Afghan Earns ALP Wings

Afghan National Army Air Corps Lieutenant Faiz Ramaki poses with two of his American mentors after receiving his Air Force wings at special graduation ceremony June 12. Lt. Ramaki is the first Afghan student to graduate from U.S. pilot training in almost 50 years. Major Christian Faust and CW4 (ret) Ronald Warner where stationed in Afghanistan when Lt. Ramaki was selected for the Aviation Leadership Program. (US Air Force Photo/Melissa Duncan)

General provides insight to new graduates

Retired Brig. Gen. Steven Roser congratulates 2nd Lt. Shawn Joaquin, a recent graduate, after receiving his wings Friday. General Roser was the keynote speaker for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 08-13 graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. George Fowler)