Air Force leaders make Thanksgiving Day visit to Airmen in Afghanistan
November 27th, 2009
The Air Force's top officer and enlisted member paid a Thanksgiving visit to Airmen who are deployed to the NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan and Combined Air Power Transition Force here.
During an Airmen's call, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy spoke about the Air Force's role in the current conflict in Afghanistan and thanked the Airmen and their families back home for their unwavering sacrifices.
The visit was special for the two Air Force leaders as they were able to spend some of their time meeting and speaking to the Airmen who are deployed alongside sister services and coalition forces to train, equip and mentor Afghan forces to secure their country against terrorism.
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During an Airmen's call, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy spoke about the Air Force's role in the current conflict in Afghanistan and thanked the Airmen and their families back home for their unwavering sacrifices.
The visit was special for the two Air Force leaders as they were able to spend some of their time meeting and speaking to the Airmen who are deployed alongside sister services and coalition forces to train, equip and mentor Afghan forces to secure their country against terrorism.
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