AdvertisementAfghan Air Force Races To Prepare For Solo MissionNovember 13, 2013Sean CarberryfacebookEmailAfghan trainer Col. Din Mohammad, standing in front of a Soviet-made helicopter, speaks to new group of Afghan pilots and air crews at the Air Force University in Kabul on Jan. 16, 2012. The Afghan air force has only a small number of planes, pilots and spare parts and is attempting to ramp up training before the departure of U.S. and NATO forces. (AP)