Who In The U.S. Air Force Is Going To Be First In The Surge To Afghanistan?

A U.S. Air Force pilot aboard an F-15E Strike Eagle conducts a mission over Afghanistan, April 14, 2008. The F-15 frequently performs shows of force to deter enemy activities and protect coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraq. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Lance Cheung.

Past Surges Offer Clues About Who Will Go First -- Air Force Times

The Air Force’s cargo crews, civil engineers and trainers can expect a busy 2010 as part of President Barack Obama’s decision to ratchet up the war.

And JTACs, joint terminal attack controllers, will see a lot of action in their work with soldiers and Marines.

Right now, about 6,000 airmen are in Afghanistan, and 28,000 are deployed with U.S. Central Command, many of whom fly or assist with daily missions flown into the landlocked country.

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My Comment: here is some news on a part of the military campaign in Afghanistan that is usually ignored.

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