Lt. Col. Jon Buffington of Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan's Security Assistance Office congratulates Lt. Gen. Ghulam Sakhi, Deputy Minister of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics on the Afghan Air Force's acquisition of four MD-530 attack helicopters and a C-130 transport aircraft. The MD-530s enhance the AAF’s capability for close air support to Afghan National Army ground troops and counter insurgents with a quick armed response. The C-130 complements the Mi-17 transport helicopter fleet and enhances the AAF ability to accomplish troop airlift and emergenc
Lt. Col. Jon Buffington of Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan's Security Assistance Office congratulates Lt. Gen. Ghulam Sakhi, Deputy Minister of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics on the Afghan Air Force's acquisition of four MD-530 attack helicopters and a C-130 transport aircraft. The MD-530s enhance the AAF’s capability for close air support to Afghan National Army ground troops and counter insurgents with a quick armed response. The C-130 complements the Mi-17 transport helicopter fleet and enhances the AAF ability to accomplish troop airlift and emergency casualty evacuation.
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