A new UH-60 Blackhawk of the Afghan Air Force sits

A new UH-60 Blackhawk of the Afghan Air Force sits on the flightline at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 7, 2017. The AAF received several Blackhawks from the U.S to bolster their air power capabilities. The helicopters provide sustainable, capable replacements for aging aircraft currently in use. The modern aircraft will help the AAF and Afghan National Defense and Security Forces combat insurgent groups and will also bolster the AAF's manpower by 50 percent, providing almost 4,000 new jobs for Afghans.
(U.S Air Force photo by Capt. Keenan Kunst)