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Afghanistan
26 Afghan pilots, door gunners complete training for Black Hawk helicopters
2019-05-11
Congratulations, guys. Here’s hoping a commensurate number of mechanics and other support staff completed training to match, or y’all won’t be long in the field. Inshallah doesn’t cut it with helicopters.
[KhaamaPress] A group of 26 Afghan pilots and door gunners completed their training for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in southern Kandahar province.

The Afghan Air Force announced Thursday that 11 pilots and 15 door gunners have completed training for UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in Air Brigade’s Training Center in Kandahar.

According to Air Force officials, the pilots and door gunners graduated from the fifth phase of the training for Black Hawk helicopters and received their graduation certificates during a ceremony which was attended by Air Force Commander Gen. Abdul Fahim Ramin, Kandahar Air Brigade Commander Gen. Abdul Raziq Shirzai, foreign partners, trainers, and officers.
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#2  Bad Day at Black Rock
Posted by: Skidmark   2019-05-11 11:34  

#1  "So, these here are your new Black Hawks. Named for famous Indian tribe."
"Indian?!?"
"Whoa, easy there! American Indian."
"Well... okay. Still..."
"Tell you what, how about we call 'em Black Rock?"
"Now ya talkin'!" "Right on!" "Mah man!" "A------ a----!" Exeunt clapping, slapping, dapping.
Posted by: Crack Thoper4900   2019-05-11 02:52  

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