Penni Shanahan, the English Language Training team
Penni Shanahan, the English Language Training team leader, talks to students and staff out in the hall of the language training facility at Kabul Air Base. Shanahan works for International Logistics Solutions, ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (December 27,2017) -- Capt. Tasha
KABUL, Afghanistan (December 27,2017) -- Capt. Tasha Worcester, Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) advisor, talks with Afghan Air Force (AAF) security forces leadership and military working dog han... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, visits Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air February 9, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. During the visit, General Holmes and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, command chi... More
Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainers remove an ejection
Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainers remove an ejection seat February 14, 2018, at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. Some AAF maintainers have the unique task of being required to be ammo, weapons and egress qualified.... More
Australian Air Force Sergeant David Lewis, 439th Air
Australian Air Force Sergeant David Lewis, 439th Air Expeditionary Advising Squadron aircrew flight equipment advisor, talks with his Afghan Air Force counterparts, February 27, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanista... More
An Afghan Air Force C-130 prepares to depart as AAF
An Afghan Air Force C-130 prepares to depart as AAF medicswatch on March 3, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The C-130 is used primarily as theater airlift and provides casualty evacuation. (U.S. Air Force ph... More
A pair of Afghan Air Force A-29s return after a mission
A pair of Afghan Air Force A-29s return after a mission March 6, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The A-29 is capable of carrying a variety of general purpose and laser-guided munitions, as well as, two .50 c... More
Chaplain, Lt. Col., John Shipman, 438th Air Expeditionary
Chaplain, Lt. Col., John Shipman, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing chapel, speaks at the start of a Memorial Day service May 28, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The service was held to honor those who have fallen over th... More
KABUL Afghanistan (June 5, 2018) – Airmen with the
KABUL Afghanistan (June 5, 2018) – Airmen with the 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group salute the flag during the start of an Assumption of Command Ceremony June 5, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. During the cerem... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2018) -- Train, Advise,
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2018) -- Train, Advise, and Assist Command-Air advisors stand near backpacks June 9, 2018, in Kabul Afghanistan. More than 340 backpacks were made for children and filled with school... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) - 1st Lt.
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) - 1st Lt. Bilal, Afghan Air Force loadmaster, stands by a recently rigged bundle of supplies at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, June 18, 2018. Bilal is one of three AAF ... More
FOB HUNTER, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) -- U.S. Air
FOB HUNTER, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) -- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Clayton Eckstrom, Train, Advise, and Assist Command-Air Joint Tactical Air Controller advisor, observes the target accuracy of an Afghan Air... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 2, 2018) – An Afghan
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 2, 2018) – An Afghan Air Force (AAF) Fly-Away Security Team (FAST) member in training helps teach different slides during the Fly-Away Security Team course July 2, 2018, Kabul ... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 2, 2018) -- Sgt.
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 2, 2018) -- Sgt. Hameedullah, Afghan Air Force Fly-Away Security Team (FAST) lead, emphasizes the importance of attention to detail July 2, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. T... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 11, 2018) -- Chief Master
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 11, 2018) -- Chief Master Sergeant Shawn Drinkard, Command Chief Master Sergeant for the U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT), met with Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Ai... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) -- The Afghan Air
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) -- The Afghan Air Force Fire Department discusses their strategy before the start of the MD-530 egress exercise July 25, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The exercise incorp... More
KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) An Afghan
KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) An Afghan Air Force UH-60 crewmember reviews plans during a mission brief August 5, 2018, Kandahar Air Wing, Afghanistan. The crewmember is in Mission Qualification... More
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) Lt.
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) Lt. Col. Arif Shenwari, Kandahar Air Wing head of education and training, briefs Maj. Gen. Abdul Raziq Sherzai, Kandahar Air Wing commander, before the start of t... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (August 26, 2018) -- Afghan
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (August 26, 2018) -- Afghan National Army Gen. Mohammad Sharif Yaftali, Chief of General Staff, excitedly shakes the hand of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joel Carey, Train, Advise and A... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan An Afghan Air Force airman
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan An Afghan Air Force airman conducts a head-tilt chin-lift maneuver during a First Aid course conducted by the Afghan Air Force medics and Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air medi... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan Air Force Airmen from the Kabul Air Wing Aviation Supply Depot and Mi-17 maintainers verify serial numbers prior to shipping equipment for repairs Septembe... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 3, 2018) An
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 3, 2018) An Afghan Air Force finance technician teaches the AAF’s first Excel training class September 3, 2018, Kabul Air Base, Afghanistan. Train, Advise and Assist Comma... More
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (September 6, 2018)
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (September 6, 2018) Staff Sgt. Kaleb Grown, 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group structure team, cools and cleans an area being cut during renovation operations, September 6, 2... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 11, 2018) Members of the
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 11, 2018) Members of the Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air render a salute during a September 11 Memorial Ceremony, September 11, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The memorial honored t... More
An Afghan Air Force radio trainer discuses 3G potentials
An Afghan Air Force radio trainer discuses 3G potentials during a 3G capability demonstration September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. 3G radios offer a wide array of encrypted capabilities such as, secure voice... More
An Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer proudly wears his
An Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer proudly wears his ammo and squadron patch during a maintenance graduation September, 16, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. Completion of this training enables the Afghan Air Force to... More
Master Sgt. Andrew Ensman, Train, Advise and Assist
Master Sgt. Andrew Ensman, Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air loadmaster advisor, and an Afghan Air Force loadmaster prepare to drop a high velocity ballistic airdrop bundle September 26, 2018, Kabul, Afgha... More
A sign to students in the hall of the language training
A sign to students in the hall of the language training facility emphasizes the importance of the English language training course. International Logistics Solutions is contracted to teach English to soldiers o... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, visits Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air February 9, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. During the visit, General Holmes and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, command chi... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (December 27,2017) A security forces
KABUL, Afghanistan (December 27,2017) A security forces military working dog handler with the Afghan Air Force (AAF) walks the military working dog for the first time December 27, 2017, Kabul, Afghanistan. Gett... More
Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainers carefully maneuver
Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainers carefully maneuver an ejection seat February 14, 2018, at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. A-29 ejection seats require periodic inspections and are shipped to the manufacturer to c... More
An Afghan Air Force C-130 taxis to the runway March
An Afghan Air Force C-130 taxis to the runway March 3, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The C-130 has a flexible design and enables it to be configure for many different missions, this allows one C-130 to rap... More
A pair of Afghan Air Force A-29s return after a mission
A pair of Afghan Air Force A-29s return after a mission March 6, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The requirements of the AAF dictated the need for the A-29 and in 2016 the first A-29 was delivered. In April ... More
Brig. Gen. Phillip Stewart, commander of the 438th
Brig. Gen. Phillip Stewart, commander of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing and Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air), speaks during a Memorial Day service May 28, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. Gen. Stewart en... More
KABUL Afghanistan (June 5, 2018) – U.S. Air Force Brig.
KABUL Afghanistan (June 5, 2018) – U.S. Air Force Brig. General Joel Carey, Train Advise Assist Command-Air and 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Commander, speaks during an Assumption of Command Ceremony June 5, 20... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2018) -- Master Sgt. Shawn
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2018) -- Master Sgt. Shawn Osner, Train, Advise, and Assist Command-Air advisor, packs writing utensils June 9, 2018, in Kabul, Afghanistan. The backpacks were donated by religious c... More
FOB HUNTER, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) -- A Train,
FOB HUNTER, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) -- A Train, Advise, and Assist Command-Air coalition team of Joint Tactical Air Controller advisors stands for a picture after having successfully called in the first gro... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) – An Afghan
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) – An Afghan Air Force aircrew member and Train, Advise, and Assist Command-Air advisor work together to prepare supplies for an airdrop at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 11, 2018) -- Chief Master
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 11, 2018) -- Chief Master Sergeant Shawn Drinkard, Command Chief Master Sergeant for the U.S. Air Force Central Command (AFCENT), met with Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 22, 2018) -- Sgt.
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 22, 2018) -- Sgt. Fahima, Afghan Air Force Fly-Away Security Team member, directs passengers onto an aircraft July 22, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The integration of wom... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) -- The Afghan Air
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) -- The Afghan Air Force Fire Department tactically approaches a running helicopter during the MD-530 egress exercise July 25, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The training s... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) – An Afghan airmen
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) – An Afghan airmen opens the gun access panel housing to get familiar with the A-29’s .50 caliber machine gun July 22, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The Afghan airman is ... More
KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) Sgt.
KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) Sgt. Ryan Browning, Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air crew chief advisor, loads M240 machine guns and ammo in preparation for the days’ training mission August 5... More
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) --
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) -- Afghan Air Force Maj. Gen. Abdul Raziq Sherzai, Kandahar Air Wing commander, among other Afghan Air Force leadership and troops stand during the playing of the... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (August 26, 2018) -- Afghan
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (August 26, 2018) -- Afghan Air Force Brig. Gen. Mohammad Shoaib, Afghan Air Force commander, speaks during the 97th Afghan Air Force anniversary ceremony August 26, 2018, Kabul Air... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) An Afghan
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (August 28, 2018) An Afghan Air Force airman conducts a head-tilt chin-lift maneuver during a First Aid course conducted by the Afghan Air Force medics and Train, Advise and Assist C... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan Air Force Airmen from the Kabul Air Wing Aviation Supply Depot and Mi-17 maintainers compare numbers on receipts and information on equipment prior to ship... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 3, 2018) An
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 3, 2018) An Afghan Air Force finance technician signs-in students during the AAF’s first Excel training class, September 3, 2018, Kabul Air Base, Afghanistan. The course t... More
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (September 6, 2018)
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (September 6, 2018) Staff Sgt. Kevin Mullinex, 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group pavement and equipment operator, clears the construction site during renovation operations, ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 11, 2018) Train, Advise and
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 11, 2018) Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air chaplain shares words of inspiration during the September 11 Memorial Ceremony, September 11, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The memorial ho... More
Leadership from the Afghan Air Force Communication
Leadership from the Afghan Air Force Communication Wing and the Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air learn what 3G encrypted voice and data radio have to offer September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. 3G radio... More
An Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer translates for
An Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer translates for Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air advisors during a graduation September, 16, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. This is the first team of A-29 weapons load traine... More
Master Sgt. Andrew Ensman, Train, Advise and Assist
Master Sgt. Andrew Ensman, Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air loadmaster advisor, discusses the high velocity ballistic airdrop mission with Lt. Col. Samuel Mcintyre, TAAC-Air pilot advisor, Maj. Gen. Barre... More
Lt. Col. Anwar Odin, left, and Maj. Sulaiman study
Lt. Col. Anwar Odin, left, and Maj. Sulaiman study English with Paul West at the language training facility on Kabul Air Base. West teaches English to soldiers of the Afghan National Army Air Corps for Internat... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, visits Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air February 9, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. During the visit, General Holmes and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, command chi... More
An Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer maneuvers an ejection
An Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer maneuvers an ejection seat onto rollers February 14, 2018, at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. A-29 ejection seats are required to be inspected for flaws to ensure they will work... More
An Afghan Air Force C-130 taxis to the runway March
An Afghan Air Force C-130 taxis to the runway March 3, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The C-130 fleet is capable of short takeoff and landing capability making it an optimum fit for Afghanistan’s rugged ter... More
An Afghan Air Force A-29 taxis to a parking spot March
An Afghan Air Force A-29 taxis to a parking spot March 6, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The AAF currently conducts training for A-29 pilots out of country. Future plans include relocating this training to ... More
Members of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kabul,
Members of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kabul, Afghanistan, gather to commemorate Memorial Day May 28, 2018. The day serves to honor military members currently serving and those that have died while in m... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 03, 2018) -- An Afghan Air
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 03, 2018) -- An Afghan Air Force (AAF) military working dog is guided by an Afghan military working dog handler to different areas during training June 3, 2018, Kabul Afghanistan. The m... More
KABUL Afghanistan (June 5, 2018) – U.S. Air Force Brig.
KABUL Afghanistan (June 5, 2018) – U.S. Air Force Brig. General Joel Carey, Train Advise Assist Command-Air and 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Commander, congratulates Col. Phillip Cooper during an Assumption of ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2018) -- Staff Sgt. Kristine
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2018) -- Staff Sgt. Kristine Whiteis and Squadron Leader Georgina Mackey, Train, Advise, and Assist Command-Air advisors, pack hygiene items, school supplies and toys in backpacks Ju... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) - An Afghan
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) - An Afghan Air Force aircrew member prepares a bundle of supplies for an airdrop at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan, June 18, 2018. The airdrop mission was planned and e... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 2, 2018) -- Sgt.
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 2, 2018) -- Sgt. Hameedullah, Afghan Air Force Fly-Away Security Team (FAST) lead, prepares his team for the day’s mission. July 2, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The FAST ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 11, 2018) -- Chief Master
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 11, 2018) -- Chief Master Sergeant Shawn Drinkard, Command Chief Master Sergeant for the U.S. Air Force Central Command (AFCENT), met with Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 24, 2018) -- An Afghan Air
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 24, 2018) -- An Afghan Air Force MD-530 maintainer teaches Afghan Air Force firefighters how to safely deactivate the aircraft during the MD-530 egress exercise July 24, 2018, Kabul Air... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) -- 2 Lt. Shir, Afghan
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) -- 2 Lt. Shir, Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer, explains the overall process of securing an A-29 July 22, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. Students had the opportunity to p... More
KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) An Afghan
KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) An Afghan Air Force UH-60 crewmember takes ammo before the start of a training mission August 5, 2018, Kandahar Air Wing, Afghanistan. Mission Qualification Trainin... More
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) --
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) -- Maj. Gen. Abdul Raziq Sherzai, Kandahar Air Wing Commander, speaks to the graduates about what their work means to Afghanistan during the Mission Qualification... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (August 26, 2018) -- Hundreds
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (August 26, 2018) -- Hundreds gathered to celebrate the Afghan Air Force's 97th anniversary August 26, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air comman... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan Air Force Airmen from the Kabul Air Wing Aviation Supply Depot and Mi-17 maintainers verify serial numbers prior to shipping equipment for repairs Septembe... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 3, 2018) An
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 3, 2018) An Afghan Air Force finance technician teaches Afghan finance airmen the basics of Excel September 3, 2018, Kabul Air Base, Afghanistan. After successfully teachi... More
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (September 6, 2018)
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (September 6, 2018) Airmen with the 1st Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group perform renovation operations, September 6, 2018, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The construction is ... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 11, 2018) Members of the
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 11, 2018) Members of the Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air render a salute during a September 11 Memorial Ceremony, September 11, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The United States lost ... More
An Air to Ground Radio Station and a laptop transmit
An Air to Ground Radio Station and a laptop transmit and receive data messages during a 3G capability test September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. 3G radios offer a wide array of encrypted capabilities such as,... More
Maj. Gen. Barre Seguin, Deputy Commander-Air for U.S.
Maj. Gen. Barre Seguin, Deputy Commander-Air for U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, opens a high velocity ballistic airdrop bundle after being recovered, September 26, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. The “speedball” airdrop ca... More
Paul West makes a point to Lt. Col. Anwar Odin, with
Paul West makes a point to Lt. Col. Anwar Odin, with pencil, at the language training facility on Kabul Air Base. West teaches English to soldiers of the Afghan national army air corps for International Logisti... More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command,
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, visits Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air February 9, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan. During the visit, General Holmes and Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, command chi... More
Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainers maneuver an ejection
Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainers maneuver an ejection seat February 14, 2018, at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. Egress training started at the end of 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared J. Duhon)
An Afghan Air Force C-130 takes off as AAF medical
An Afghan Air Force C-130 takes off as AAF medical person watch on March 3, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The C-130s are used for rapid mobility and short-notice delivery of ammunition to Afghan National S... More
An Afghan Air Force A-29 taxis to a parking spot March
An Afghan Air Force A-29 taxis to a parking spot March 6, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The A-29 was selected by the AAF because of the adaptability, payload and ease of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by ... More
Members of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kabul,
Members of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kabul, Afghanistan, gather to commemorate Memorial Day May 28, 2018. The day serves to honor military members currently serving and those that have died while in m... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 03, 2018) An Afghan Air Force
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 03, 2018) An Afghan Air Force (AAF) military working dog is guided by an Afghan military working dog handler to different areas during training June 3, 2018, Kabul Afghanistan. The mili... More
KABUL Afghanistan (June 5, 2018) – U.S. Air Force Brig.
KABUL Afghanistan (June 5, 2018) – U.S. Air Force Brig. General Joel Carey, Train Advise Assist Command-Air and 438th Air Expeditionary Wing Commander, passes the ceremonial guidon to Col. Phillip Cooper during... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2018) -- Tech Sgt. Jason
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2018) -- Tech Sgt. Jason Patterson, Train, Advise, and Assist Command-Air advisor, packs a backpack with supplies June 9, 2018, in Kabul, Afghanistan. The backpacks and supplies were... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) – An Afghan
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (June 18, 2018) – An Afghan Air Force aircrew member and Train, Advise, and Assist Command-Air advisor work together to prepare supplies for an airdrop at Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 2, 2018) Sgt. Fahima,
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 2, 2018) Sgt. Fahima, Afghan Air Force Fly-Away Security Team (FAST) member listens as an Afghan Air Force maintainer explains the different parts of the C-208 July 2, 2018, Ka... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 5, 2018) – Leadership
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (July 5, 2018) – Leadership of security forces for both TAAC-Air and the Afghan Air Force (AAF) pose together after a graduation for the FAST members July 5, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Af... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 11, 2018) -- Chief Master
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 11, 2018) -- Chief Master Sergeant Shawn Drinkard, Command Chief Master Sergeant for the U.S. Air Force Central Command (AFCENT), met with Train, Advise and Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 24, 2018) -- The Afghan Air
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 24, 2018) -- The Afghan Air Force Fire Department stands ready for the MD-530 egress exercise July 24, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. The two-day exercise focuses on operating under... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) – 1st Lt. Zubaide,
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25, 2018) – 1st Lt. Zubaide, Afghan Air Force A-29 maintainer, explains the operation of the machine gun recocking panel during training July 22, 2018, Kabul Air Wing, Afghanistan. Zuba... More
KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) An Afghan
KANDAHAR AIR WING, Afghanistan (Aug. 5, 2018) An Afghan Air Force UH-60 crewmember inspects his M240 machine gun during a pre-flight inspection August 5, 2018, Kandahar Air Wing, Afghanistan. The crewmember is ... More
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) --
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (August 6, 2018) -- A member of the Afghan Air Force says a prayer during the start of the Mission Qualification Training graduation ceremony August 6, 2018, Kandahar Air base, Af... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 2, 2018) Afghan Air Force Airmen from the Kabul Air Wing Aviation Supply Depot and Mi-17 maintainers verify serial numbers prior to shipping equipment for repairs Septembe... More
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 3, 2018) An
KABUL AIR WING, Afghanistan (September 3, 2018) An Afghan Air Force finance technician teaches the AAF’s first Excel training class September 3, 2018, Kabul Air Base, Afghanistan. The course trains Afghan finan... More
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (September 6, 2018)
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (September 6, 2018) A sweeper clears dirt from the runway during renovation operations, September 6, 2018, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The $6.8B renovation program is part o... More
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 11, 2018) Members of the
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 11, 2018) Members of the Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air listen to memoirs of some of the fallen during a September 11 Memorial Ceremony, September 11, 2018, Kabul, Afghanistan.... More
An Afghan Air Force radio trainer speaks about 3G potential
An Afghan Air Force radio trainer speaks about 3G potential capabilities to Col. Patrick Daley, Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air Chief of Staff, during a capability test September 12, 2018, Kabul, Afghani... More
Master Sgt. Andrew Ensman, Train, Advise and Assist
Master Sgt. Andrew Ensman, Train, Advise and Assist Command – Air loadmaster advisor, speaks about the high velocity ballistic airdrop capability with Maj. Gen. Barre Seguin, Deputy Commander-Air for U.S. Force... More
Penni Shanahan, the English Language Training team
Penni Shanahan, the English Language Training team leader, talks with instructor Glen Driggars, center, and student Lt. Jamal Udin of the Afghan national army air corps in the hall of the language training faci... More