Lebanese air force vice chief of staff, team visit CAFB

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  • By Airman 1st Class Chase Hedrick
  • 14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  Six officers from the Republic of Lebanon air force visited Columbus Air Force Base from June 18 to June 22 to see the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program in action.

The Lebanese air force vice-chief of staff Brig. Gen. Abdel Rahman Razzac led his team as they toured the base and saw the current student pilot training here, finding not everything to be unfamiliar.

"Most of our pilots have already had their training in the United States, so when we are in the U.S. we feel at home," said General Razzac.

The Lebanese delegates were able to fly and use simulations of the T-6 Texan to gain an understanding of the aircraft.

"It is a very sophisticated aircraft and I think it's appropriate for training our pilots. We hope to have it in our own air force," said General Razzac.

Overall the officers said that they enjoyed their stay, citing the friendly people and thanking Team BLAZE for the opportunity.

"We appreciate all of what the 14th Flying Training Wing did, and we are looking forward to cultivating out relationships with the U.S. Armed Force," said General Razzac

The visit's purpose was to give officials from the Republic of Lebanon a better understanding of the training offered here as they consider joining the international flying training program offered here, with a focus on the helicopter track.