Final class of Afghan A-29 pilots in U.S. graduates

The final class of Afghan A-29 students pilots at Moody Air Force Base has graduated on Nov. 13.

Afghan Air Force student pilots assigned to the 81st Fighter Squadron watch a graduation ceremony Nov. 13, 2020, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The 81st FS graduated its last class of Afghan A-29 Super Tucano student pilots. During a five-year span, the 81st FS has graduated more than 30 Afghan pilots and 70 Afghan maintenance technicians who have successfully completed the 13-month syllabus of the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Taryn Butler)


Kelli Seybolt, deputy under secretary of the Air Force for international affairs said this group was one of the strongest classes in the program, which has saw more than 30 student pilots and 70 maintenance technicians graduating over the past five years.

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