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Special Issue: Iraq’S Increasingly Self-Reliant Air Force the Advis R >> Volume 6 >> Issue 10 The Advis r Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq November 2009 Special Issue: Iraq’s Increasingly Self-Reliant Air Force The Advis r >> Volume 6 >> Issue 10 A monthly publication of the Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq Commanding General Lt. Gen. Michael D. Barbero, USA Public Affairs Officer Lt. Col. Martin Downie, USA Public Affairs Staff Dignitaries unveiled a plaque Oct. 10 commemorating five years of partnership between NATO Training Mission—Iraq and the Government of Iraq. NTM-I held the brief ceremony Maj. Glenn Burks, USA at its new headquarters at Forward Operating Base Union III in the International Zone. Master Sgt.Michael Colucci, USA NTM-I has trained more than 4,500 Iraqi security and police forces personnel. Chief Michael Kennedy, USN Pictured here from left to right are: Italian Army Maj. Gen. Giuseppe Spinelli, Senior Airman A.J. Hyatt USAF NTM-I deputy commanding general; Martin Howard, NATO asisstant secretary general for operations; Abdul-Qader Obeidi, Iraqi minister of Defense; and U.S. Maj. Robert Owen, USA Army Lt. Gen. Michael D. Barbero, NTM-I commanding general. (U.S. Air Force Sgt 1st Class Patricia Ruth, USA photos by Senior Airman A.J. Hyatt) Lt. Ryan Schumacher, USN Translator Dan Al Taraji Special Issue Advisor Editor Solo Flights Exhibit Each month more Iraqi student pilots experience the thrill and Maj. Patrick Swan Iraqi Students’ New satisfaction of flying solo for the Piloting Skills The Advisor is an authorized publication for first time. members of the U.S. Defense Department and multinational partners. Contents of this paper are not necessarily the 4 official views of the U.S. government or multinational partners of the U.S. Department of Defense. Iraqi Air Force ISR training allows Iraqi pilots to use their Direct questions and comments to: Completes First own aerial reconnaissance capabilities to pro- [email protected] tect Iraq’s sovereignty. MNSTC-I PAO Phase ISR Training APO AE 09348 DSN: 318-852-1434 www.mnstci.iraq.centcom.mil 6 Iraqis Air The Iraqi air force officially began fully in- Force Assumes dependent C-130 air operations Sept. 29. It The Advis r NOVEMBER also moved into new troop billets to sustain Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq November 2009 COVER C-130 mission its airmen. By taking control of the C-130 air mission, 10 Iraqi airmen can transport Iraqi, U.S. Air Force The U.S. Air Force is working troops around to prepare the Iraqi Air Force the country at work hand in hand will. o support and maintain its own Special Issue: to support the draw- Iraq’s Increasingly Photo flying operations on airfields Self-Reliant Air Force courtesy down of forces MNF-Iraq across Iraq. 12 2 The Advisor • November 2009 www.mnstci.iraq.centcom.mil U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael D. Barbero addresses dignitaries after assuming command of MNSTC-I and NTM-I at Phoenix Base, International Zone Oct. 7. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman A.J. Hyatt) Barbero Takes Charge at MNSTC-I, NTM-I CG ‘Honored and Humbled’ return to the mission and to your friends Cavalry Division, 2d Infantry Division, serving here. I am so honored to return to two tours in the 101st Airborne Division, to Command Again in Iraq contribute to our noble mission and the 7th Infantry Division, 10th Mountain BAHGDAD—U.S. Army Lt. Gen. future of this great nation of Iraq.” Division and 4th Infantry Division. Michael D. Barbero assumed command Directing his comments to the Barbero has extensive experience as an Oct. 7 of the Multi-National Security personnel from MNSTC-I and NTM-I, operations officer, serving as such for two Transition Command - Iraq and the North Barbero complimented his charges. separate infantry battalions and as for an Atlantic Treaty Organization Training “What you do every day in building infantry brigade. He has also served as Mission- Iraq. Barbero succeeds U.S. and supporting Iraqi capabilities is vital the chief of current operations at division Army Lt. Gen. Frank G. Helmick. to our mission here and to Iraq’s future,” level, as the deputy director for tegional In remarks to the assembled crowd said Barbero. “Our equipping, training, operations in J3 on the Joint Staff, and as of senior Iraqi and U.S. military leaders, mentoring and advising roles remain the CJ3 of Multi National Forces – Iraq. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Christopher essential in building capacity and support He has commanded at the battalion, Hill, and other Iraqi political and civilian the Iraqi security forces – now and in the brigade and division level, as well as the leaders, Barbero said he was proud to be future. MNSTC-I and NTM-I continue to the Joint Readiness Training Center and joining a team of talented and committed play a vital role in this historic mission. Fort Polk, La. Prior to assuming command professionals. ”Much hard work remains and of MNSTC-I and NTM-I, Barbero “I am greatly honored and our path ahead contains challenges, commanded the U.S. Army Infantry tremendously humbled to have the uncertainty and opportunities. But I Center and Fort Benning, Ga., from Nov. opportunity to command these two believe that with all of our efforts…we 2008 until June 2009. world-class organizations,” Barbero said. can meet the challenges and seize the Other staff assignments include “I pledge to do everything in my power to opportunities to continue to build the service as the executive assistant to the continue the great work of these selfless enduring and self-sustaining security commander of Joint Forces Command/ professionals (from MNSTC-I and NTM-I) that the people of Iraq so richly deserve,” Supreme Commander Atlantic and the III as we partner and assist our Iraqi brothers Barbero said. Corps chief of staff. to build professional and self-sufficient Barbero was commissioned in the He participated in Operation JUST security ministries and forces. infantry upon graduation from the U.S. CAUSE, and has served two prior tours “To all of the respected and courageous Military Academy in 1976. He is also a in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM as the leaders of Iraq, especially our friends who graduate of the Command and General assistant division commander of the 4th are with us today,” Barbero said, turning Staff Course, the Advance Military Infantry Division and as the MNF-I CJ3. to his Iraqi colleagues in attendance, “I am Studies Program and the National War Barbero received guests in a formal truly honored to be back in your country, College. receiving line and hosted a luncheon for with the opportunity to stand shoulder- As an infantry officer, Barbero has dignitaries and invited guests. to-shoulder with you once again. served in a variety of tactical assignments “You never really leave Iraq,” Barbero in mechanized, light and air assault added. “Your thoughts continuously infantry units. He has served in the 1st www.mnstci.iraq.centcom.mil The Advisor • November 2009 3 Solo Flights Exhibit Iraqi Students’ New Piloting Skills By Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez 506 Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq – An Iraqi student pilot in a Cessna 172 idles on the runway here waiting for the air traffic control tower to approve his ascent into the sky. A U.S. Air Force pilot Lt. Col. Robert Coleman, 521st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, instructor instructor, who just stepped out of the pilot, exits a Cessna 172 to allow his Iraqi air force student pilot to take his first aircraft, anxiously anticipates watching solo flight here Oct. 8. The student pilot successfully flew and landed the plane. his protégé take a huge leap in his Coleman is deployed here from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo training by flying the plane on his own. by Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez) “There are a lot of mixed emotions different blocks of instruction including control tower. that go on in a solo flight,” said U.S. Air basic control, flight patterns, and Emphasizing the importance of Force Lt. Col. Robert Coleman, 521st landing. After advancing academically, the course material, he had one more Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, the instructors shadow the students particular piece of advice for the instructor pilot, deployed here from Eglin throughout their entire pre and post-flight students. Air Force Base, Fla. “It’s the longest walk safety checks, evaluate their piloting “First thing, I give them my advice to (away from the aircraft) in the world skills and ultimately decide if and when study,” he said. because you’re watching him take off and they’re ready to fly alone. The students The Iraqi students have taken many you’re hoping you made the right decision average 15 flights with an instructor steps advancing to the next level of and gave him all the right tools, mentally before a decision is made to let them fly training and building up the new Iraqi and physically, to be able to handle the solo. air force. Iraqi airmen taking their first situation.” “It’s a huge leap for them to break solo flight is viewed as a rite of passage Coleman elaborated on what the down their flight training process to this for the pilots and serves as one example moment was like as he stepped away. basic level and build it back up much the of how the U.S. and Iraqi military are “You shake his hand, you close the same way that the U.S. trains,” he said. working together to transition power door and you let him go. He’s got to take Students who successfully perform back to the Iraqis.
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