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Afghan A-29 Training

Before US pullout, watchdog warned of Afghan air force collapse

The SIGAR report underscores that American authorities had been alerted that Afghanistan’s air force did not have the capabilities to survive after a U.S. withdrawal.

14 months ago

After evacuation, US-trained Afghan pilots want to return to the sky

Afghan airmen can’t wait to get back in the cockpit. Multiple hurdles stand in their way.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Breaking hearts and minds: The strategy of surrender

This is more than just an issue of international credibility, it is also one of national security.

By Joan Barker

19 months ago

Moody AFB winds down Afghan A-29 pilot training

The five-year program ultimately trained more than 30 A-29 student pilots and 70 maintenance technicians serving in the Afghan air force.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Afghanistan’s elite special operations unit to get CH-47 helicopters

The CH-47s will provide Afghan forces with a heavy lift helicopter and troop transport to ferry Afghan commandos and special operators on daring night time raids and counterterrorism missions.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago

US cuts number of Black Hawks to Afghanistan by two-thirds

Success of the Afghan Air Force will be a key metric for Pentagon planners seeking to draw down U.S. troops in the country. The U.S. is still bearing most of the burden of air support for Afghan troops.

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago