Iraq Air Force graduates first craftsman maintenance technicians

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The new capability to train and certify craftsman technicians will enable the government of Iraq to redirect funds away from contractor requirements to efforts of rebuilding infrastructure and cities and promoting stability and economic progression.

Iraqi Air Force graduates first craftsman maintenance technicians

Iraqi Air Force Brig. Gen. Husni Khazaal Al maliki, Al Muthana Technical Wing commander and Lt. Col. Ronald Llantada, 770th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron commander speak at a graduation ceremony, Dec. 27, 2017. The Iraqi Air Force certified their first 7-level craftsman C-130 Hercules maintenance technicians at the ceremony. (Courtesy photo)

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Tags: U.S. CENTCOM, United States , Iraq Air Force, Al Muthana Air Base, Iraq, C-130J, AFCENT, Centcom, Maintenance, AIR FORCE

Photo by: Staff Sgt. William Banton | VIRIN: 171227-F-UE455-1001.JPG

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