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An Afghan National Army commando candidate pulls security while candidates board a Mi-17 helicopter during a training exercise at the Commando School of Excellence, Kabul province, Afghanistan, Nov. 2. The school trains Afghan National Army special forces and commando candidates advanced military techniques to enhance the Afghan elite fighting forces. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Dayan Neely)

Afghan National Army Commandos and Afghan Air Force Strengthen Capabilities

2011/11/11 • Comments

“Not only were the aircraft crewed and piloted by members of the [AAF], but the coordination from the ground was also done by the [ANA commandos],” said a coalition special operations forces team member. “That’s a huge step.”

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Category: News - Afghan Air Force, News - Afghan National Army, News - News, Uncategorized

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Staff Sgt. Bryan Costerisan, 838th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, provides security during an urgent medical evacuation as a result of a roadside bomb that killed 22 Afghans in Herat Province recently. Afghan Air Force airmen responded aboard Mi-17s with medics onboard providing medical aid to 12 patients who were airlifted 45 miles to nearby Zafar hospital where they are recovering. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Afghan Air Force Medics Critical in Evacuation

2011/08/31 • Comments

“This capability should be a source of pride for the Afghan people, government and AAF.”

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Category: News - Afghan Air Force, News - News

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