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By Capt. Bob Everdeen
U.S. Central Command Air Forces
QALAT, Afghanistan – Airmen and Soldiers assigned to the Provincial Reconstruction Team here received a visit from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander Sept. 22.
Brig. Gen. James Hyatt, who is stationed at Bagram Airfield, is responsible for air and support operations at two bases and one operating location supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He flew via HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter to Forward Operating Base Lagman here to meet with the men and women assigned to PRT Qalat. His primary goal was to interact with the Airmen assigned here on a one-year remote tour filling "in lieu of" positions for the Army.
"You guys are doing a great job," the general said. "Every one of you here is serving a great nation and, on behalf of our country, I thank you for raising your right hand and swearing to support and defend the constitution of the United States."
During his brief visit, General Hyatt was able to meet with troops, take a driving tour of Qalat and present awards to some of the top performers assigned to PRT Qalat. He also led a question and answer session about top concerns for Airmen, which included discussions about the new Airman Battle Uniform, or ABU; joint credit for people assigned to this combined Air Force and Army unit; and future initiatives for the Air Force.
Before departing FOB Lagman, General Hyatt reiterated his pride for the men and women serving here.
"Less than one percent of the U.S. population is in the military, serving his or her country," he said. "Thank you for your service."
| Date Taken: | 09.24.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 09.24.2007 07:51 |
| Story ID: | 12499 |
| Location: | AF |
| Web Views: | 110 |
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