An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 transport helicopter hovers
An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 transport helicopter hovers near two men stranded by flash floods. The men were quickly pulled into the helicopter and rescued on March 1.
Afghan Air Force C-27 flight engineers begin communication training
Afghan Air Force Sfc. Zaki, one of the initial cadre and the second C-27 AAF avionics maintainer, trains Sgt. Samiullah, a crew chief and engine/body maintainer, on how to operationally check the V/UHF radio du... More
The Afghan air force and Combined Air Power Transition
The Afghan air force and Combined Air Power Transition Force advisors conducted an operational sling load with the Mi-17 transport helicopter to Orgun-e flying 12,500 feet above sea-level and carrying a 3,200 l... More
Lt. Col. Wayne McCaskill is recognized by Afghan Air
Lt. Col. Wayne McCaskill is recognized by Afghan Air Force lieutenants and their fellow cadre members with mementos, an Afghan formal robe and a Massoud hat, to remember their time in Afghanistan prior to their... More
Members of the Security Force Kandak graduate from
Members of the Security Force Kandak graduate from the Fly Away training on Oct. 4.
Brig. Gen. Barat, Kabul Air Wing Commander is welcomed
Brig. Gen. Barat, Kabul Air Wing Commander is welcomed back home along with Afghan Air Force personnel on the flight line of the AAF base in Kabul on Sep. 4, 2010 after providing flood relief to the neighboring... More
The AAF aircrew and their Croatian advisors from NATO
The AAF aircrew and their Croatian advisors from NATO Air Training Command – Afghanistan performed multiple missions southeast of Kabul when they delivered 500 radios to Ghazni, moved 100 Afghan National Army ... More
Afghan Air Force flight medics Sor Gulab and Raheem
Afghan Air Force flight medics Sor Gulab and Raheem instruct members of the Afghan National Army and AAF on patient loading of the Mi-17 transport helicopter March 5. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo).
Dawn breaks over an Afghan Air Force AN-32 aircraft
Dawn breaks over an Afghan Air Force AN-32 aircraft prior to the Veteran's Day mission flown by AAF and NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan aircrew Nov. 11. (Photo by: Capt. Rob Leese)
Afghan Air Force Mi-17s can carry as much as 4,000
Afghan Air Force Mi-17s can carry as much as 4,000 kilograms as well as bulky or oversized cargo externally using the sling load cargo delivery method. While each sortie in Zabul averaged just 1,500 kilograms, ... More
Members of the AAF and NATO load boxes of election
Members of the AAF and NATO load boxes of election ballots on the AAF Mi-17 during the first night operations mission, Sept. 28.
Afghan Air Force Musa Qal’ah Youth Shura
Major Azizullah (surrounded by youth), the Afghan Air Force 379th Rotary Wing Squadron Operation Officer, answers question on becoming an AAF pilot to 40 young men on Dec 20.
Members of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan/538th
Members of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan/538th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron and the Afghan Air Force flew American flags over Afghanistan to be presented to families and organizations that suppor... More
Members of the AAF and NATO load boxes of election
Members of the AAF and NATO load boxes of election ballots on the AAF Mi-17 during the first night operations mission, Sept. 28.
The AAF aircrew and their Croatian advisors from NATO
The AAF aircrew and their Croatian advisors from NATO Air Training Command – Afghanistan performed multiple missions southeast of Kabul when they delivered 500 radios to Ghazni, moved 100 Afghan National Army ... More
Afghan Air Force flight medics Sor Gulab and Raheem
Afghan Air Force flight medics Sor Gulab and Raheem instruct members of the Afghan National Army and AAF on patient loading of the Mi-17 transport helicopter March 5. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo).
A member of the Afghan Air Force receives his graduation
A member of the Afghan Air Force receives his graduation certificate after graduating from the pre-undergraduate flight indoctrination at Pohantoon-e-Hawayee, the Afghan Air Force's "Big Air School," on the Afg... More
Lt. Col. Wayne McCaskill is recognized by Afghan Air
Lt. Col. Wayne McCaskill is recognized by Afghan Air Force lieutenants and their fellow cadre members with mementos, an Afghan formal robe and a Massoud hat, to remember their time in Afghanistan prior to their... More
Afghan Air Force Thunder Lab lieutenants celebrate
Afghan Air Force Thunder Lab lieutenants celebrate as they graduate and move on to further English and pilot training in the U.S.
A member of the Afghan Air Force proudly presents his
A member of the Afghan Air Force proudly presents his graduation certificate to the audience after graduating from the pre-undergraduate flight indoctrination at Pohantoon-e-Hawayee, the Afghan Air Force's "Big... More
Members of the AAF and NATO load boxes of election
Members of the AAF and NATO load boxes of election ballots on the AAF Mi-17 during the first night operations mission, Sept. 28. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Anthony Lusi).
Afghan Air Force Thunder Lab lieutenants celebrate
Afghan Air Force Thunder Lab lieutenants celebrate as they graduate and move on to further English and pilot training in the U.S.
Members of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade supported
Members of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade supported the Mazar-e-Sharif AAF Detachment 3 by integrating two U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters providing protection for the two AAF MI-17's transport helic... More
Members of the AAF and NATO load boxes of election
Members of the AAF and NATO load boxes of election ballots on the AAF Mi-17 during the first night operations mission, Sept. 28.
Afghan Mi-17 Chopper Crew Flies With Night Vision Goggles
Afghan Air Force pilot flies the Mi-17 Transport helicopter under the cover of night on Aug. 22.
A C-27 A Spartan flies to Kabul to become part of the
A C-27 A Spartan flies to Kabul to become part of the Afghan Air Force fleet.
Two stranded men were quickly pulled into the Afghan
Two stranded men were quickly pulled into the Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter and rescued from a flash flood on March 1.
During the month of February, members of the Afghan
During the month of February, members of the Afghan Air Force English Immersion Lab, known as the Thunder Lab, competed for the title of Warrior of the Month. This month’s winner was 2nd Lt. Sourya.
Afghan Air Force personnel are welcomed back home on
Afghan Air Force personnel are welcomed back home on the flight line of the AAF base in Kabul on Sep. 4, 2010 after providing flood relief to the neighboring country of Pakistan. Over the last 27 days, members ... More
New members of NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan
New members of NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan arrive on a C-27A Spartan at Afghan Air Force base in Kabul Nov 9.
The Afghan air force and Combined Air Power Transition
The Afghan air force and Combined Air Power Transition Force advisors conducted an operational sling load with the Mi-17 transport helicopter to Orgun-e flying 12,500 feet above sea-level and carrying a 3,200 l... More
Afghan Air Force Thunder Lab lieutenants celebrate
Afghan Air Force Thunder Lab lieutenants celebrate as they graduate and move on to further English and pilot training in the U.S.
During the month of February, members of the Afghan
During the month of February, members of the Afghan Air Force English Immersion Lab, known as the Thunder Lab, competed for the title of Warrior of the Month. This month’s winner was 2nd Lt. Sourya.
Two stranded men were safely rescued from flash flood
Two stranded men were safely rescued from flash flood and returned to Kandahar March 1.
Afghan Air Force cleans up computer networks
Master Sgt. Jack Wilbanks, an advisor with the 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, works with Afghan Air Force Airmen as they try and repair a communications radio at the Afghan Air Force Base in Kabul, Afghanistan.
NATO Air training Command – Afghanistan advisors &
NATO Air training Command – Afghanistan advisors & Kandahar Air Wing Flying Crew Chiefs worked side-by-side to safely configure the sling loads for flight Nov. 9.
Members of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade supported
Members of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade supported the Mazar-e-Sharif AAF Detachment 3 by integrating two U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopters providing protection for the two AAF MI-17's transport helic... More
Col. Creig Rice, vice commander of the NATO Air Training
Col. Creig Rice, vice commander of the NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan congratulates Afghan Air Force Lt. Jawid Karimi and Lt. Fazal Karim Faqeer as they graduate from the English Immersion Lab known as t... More
Members of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan/538th
Members of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan/538th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron and the Afghan Air Force flew American flags over Afghanistan to be presented to families and organizations that suppor... More
Royal Air Force Flight Lt. John Parry is recognized
Royal Air Force Flight Lt. John Parry is recognized by Afghan Air Force lieutenants and their fellow cadre members with mementos, an Afghan formal robe and a Massoud hat, to remember their time in Afghanistan p... More
Afghan Air Force flight medics Sor Gulab and Raheem
Afghan Air Force flight medics Sor Gulab and Raheem instruct members of the Afghan National Army and AAF on patient loading of the Mi-17 transport helicopter March 5. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo).
Members of the Afghan air force, Afghan National Army
Members of the Afghan air force, Afghan National Army and NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan advisors distributed 500 solar powered, hand-cranked radios, provided by Radio Azadi/Radio Liberty to two Feyzabad... More
Members of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan/538th
Members of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan/538th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron and the Afghan Air Force flew American flags over Afghanistan to be presented to families and organizations that suppor... More
A member of the Afghan Air Force proudly presents his
A member of the Afghan Air Force proudly presents his graduation certificate to the audience after graduating from the pre-undergraduate flight indoctrination at Pohantoon-e-Hawayee, the Afghan Air Force's "Big... More
Members of the Security Force Kandak graduate from
Members of the Security Force Kandak graduate from the Fly Away training on Oct 4.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz talks
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz talks to members of the Afghan Air Force during a visit to the English immersion lab known as "Thunder Lab" in Kabul, Afghanistan Jan. 18, 2011.
Lt. Col. Sheenwarai Matiuallah, the chief of staff
Lt. Col. Sheenwarai Matiuallah, the chief of staff at PeH, speaks to the 15 members of the Afghan Air Force who graduated from the pre-undergraduate flight indoctrination at Pohantoon-e-Hawayee, the Afghan Air ... More
Afghan Air Force personnel are welcomed back home by
Afghan Air Force personnel are welcomed back home by Brig. Gen. Michael Boera, Commanding General, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, Combined Air Power Transition Force, on the flight line of the AAF base in Kabul ... More
The Afghan air force and Combined Air Power Transition
The Afghan air force and Combined Air Power Transition Force advisors conducted an operational sling load with the Mi-17 transport helicopter to Orgun-e flying 12,500 feet above sea-level and carrying a 3,200 l... More
Members of the Afghan Air Force Life Support flight
Members of the Afghan Air Force Life Support flight graduate after passing all test to earn their certificates and become the first AAF riggers on Nov. 10.
The Afghan air force and Combined Air Power Transition
The Afghan air force and Combined Air Power Transition Force advisors conducted an operational sling load with the Mi-17 transport helicopter to Orgun-e flying 12,500 feet above sea-level and carrying a 3,200 l... More
Members of the Afghan Air Force Security Force practice
Members of the Afghan Air Force Security Force practice fly away security drill on the C-27 Spartan on Sept 26. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Elizabeth Burke)
Lt. Col. John Howard, officer-in-charge of the Afghan
Lt. Col. John Howard, officer-in-charge of the Afghan Air Force English Immersion Lab congratulates Afghan Air Force Lt. Jawid Karimi and Lt. Fazal Karim Faqeer as they graduate from the English Immersion Lab k... More
Members of the NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan
Members of the NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan and ISAF Joint Command run the annual Fort Worth Cowtown race, one of the largest multi-event road races in the United States, at the Kabul International A... More
Afghan Air Force achieve flying milestone
An Afghan Air Force Mi-17 helicopter practices takeoff and landing at a landing strip north of Kabul.
Members of the Afghan Air Force Life Support flight
Members of the Afghan Air Force Life Support flight graduate after passing all test to earn their certificates and become the first AAF riggers on Nov. 10.
The AAF aircrew and their Croatian advisors from NATO
The AAF aircrew and their Croatian advisors from NATO Air Training Command – Afghanistan performed multiple missions southeast of Kabul when they delivered 500 radios to Ghazni, moved 100 Afghan National Army ... More
Lt. Col. Ryan Nichols, commander of the 738th Air
Lt. Col. Ryan Nichols, commander of the 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, speaks to the 15 members of the Afghan Air Force who graduated from the pre-undergraduate flight indoctrination at Pohantoon-e-... More
Members of the Afghan Air Force Life Support flight
Members of the Afghan Air Force Life Support flight graduate after passing all test to earn their certificates and become the first AAF riggers on Nov. 10.
Royal Air Force Flight Lt. John Parry is recognized
Royal Air Force Flight Lt. John Parry is recognized by Afghan Air Force lieutenants and their fellow cadre members with mementos, an Afghan formal robe and a Massoud hat, to remember their time in Afghanistan p... More
Lt. Temor Shah Rigiwal, Aerial Technical Group PeH
Lt. Temor Shah Rigiwal, Aerial Technical Group PeH program manager and liaison officer, speaks to the 15 members of the Afghan Air Force who graduated from the pre-undergraduate flight indoctrination at Pohanto... More
Members of the Security Force Kandak graduate from
Members of the Security Force Kandak graduate from the Fly Away training on Oct. 4.
Afghan Air Force personnel are welcomed back home on
Afghan Air Force personnel are welcomed back home on the flight line of the AAF base in Kabul on Sep. 4, 2010 after providing flood relief to the neighboring country of Pakistan. Over the last 27 days, members ... More
Members of the Afghan Air Force Life Support flight
Members of the Afghan Air Force Life Support flight graduate after passing all test to earn their certificates and become the first AAF riggers on Nov. 10.
Members of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan/538th
Members of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan/538th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron and the Afghan Air Force flew American flags over Afghanistan to be presented to families and organizations that suppor... More
New NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan members
New NATO Air Training Command - Afghanistan members arrive on a C-27 A Spartan in Kabul's Afghan Air Force base Nov 11.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz talks
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz talks to members of the Afghan Air Force during a visit to the English immersion lab known as "Thunder Lab" in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Jan. 18, 2011.
Afghan Air Force personnel are welcomed back home on
Afghan Air Force personnel are welcomed back home on the flight line of the AAF base in Kabul on Sep. 4, 2010 after providing flood relief to the neighboring country of Pakistan. Over the last 27 days, members ... More