141206-F-MG591-088

by SSgt Perry Aston

Col. Kent A. Landreth, Vice Commander, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, NATO Air Training Mission - Afghanistan, goes through preflight check list in an Afghan air force MD 530F Cayuse Warrior, Dec. 6, 2014, in Kabul, Afghanistan. The multi-purpose helicopter will enhance scout attack, armed escort and close air attack capabilities of the Afghan air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Perry Aston/Released)

Photographer's Narrative

 

When I was offered a flight in the Afghan Air Force’s brand new helicopter to get aerial photos for the 438th AEW, I knew it was an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up.