i live in del rio texas which is 4 miles away from laughlin airforce base. many people in our town hearing the news got worried. and uncomfortable guess its cause of the war.down below is what was put in the paper. along with pictures. but i did not paste them.
News
Afghani commander visits LAFB
The commander of Afghanistan’s struggling Air Corps looked to Laughlin Air Force Base for guidance during a two-day visit this week.
2007-07-12 17:28:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No. Why should you be concerned about the commander of the Afghan Air Corps visiting the USA? The Afghan government is clearly an ally and we should help them be self-sufficient including when it comes to air power.
The Afghan Army is an effective rag tag team, but its completely dependent on the US/NATO for air support. The sooner we get Afghan pilots trained and ready to take care of their own air support needs, the better.
2007-07-12 17:33:12 · answer #1 · answered by The Stylish One 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The commander of the non exsistant Afghan Air Corps visited Laughlin....good it shows signs of progress. Be proud that your local base is a model for them to build their National Army after and to give them guidance.
2007-07-13 09:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be proud that a foreign emissary/diplomat/mil official chose your local base to tour. He is learning from Our troops on how they should model his Air Bases.
LAFB is an International example of Military Might. Be proud not afraid.
2007-07-12 17:50:47 · answer #3 · answered by TG79 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Foreign military personnel visiting the U.S. for training is a common occurrence.
We also go overseas and conduct training for foreign militaries. Foreign soldiers go to school at our military academies.
It's not as uncommon as you might think.
2007-07-12 17:34:18 · answer #4 · answered by Darrell D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This happens more then you think. Most of the time its just kept quiet. If they didnt think it was safe to have him there, he wouldnt be. Not all people from there are bad or out to get us. I would be more worried about China & stop turning a blind eye...
2007-07-12 17:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by Raven Punk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is very normal. NO worries Mate.
SSG US Army 73-82
2007-07-12 17:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
about what
being a target?
it may be a big base but it is not an international icon
2007-07-12 17:33:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋