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Afghan cadet selected for Air Force pilot trainingBy Staff Sgt. Julie WeckerleinAir Force Link
Cadet Faiz Mohd Ramaki said he is the luckiest person in Afghanistan because of the opportunity to attend pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. "I am still shocked that I was selected," said the 25-year-old translator who has worked for various U.S. government agencies in Afghanistan for about five years. "It's still like a dream to me. I can not believe it." The Aviation Leadership Program, sponsored by the Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs office at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., is open to airmen in 20 international countries, with each country receiving one slot in the program for a deserving candidate. Candidates are required to pass a series of tests. They must be in good health, must speak good English and have high test scores on various aptitude tests. Each candidate is also personally interviewed. Cadet Ramaki, who was referred to the program by Air Force officers who worked with him while deployed to Afghanistan, scored the highest amongst his peers in all areas. "He is a go-getter," said Col. Steele McFarlane, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan operations group mentor here. "He has a good attitude and is very motivated to become an aviator." Cadet Ramaki, who learned English during his youth at private learning centers as well as in college in Kabul, said he is anxious to return to Afghanistan to share the knowledge he is going to learn in the United States. "I want to help my country," he said. "Whether [the ANA Air Corps] uses me in operations or as an instructor, I am ready to serve." Add your commentYou must be logged in to leave comments.  Contracting: A Sure Bet For Veterans July 10, 2009 If you are interested in working in contracting once you return to civilian life, the Federal Contractor Program can help you get a jump on your career. Use Your Military Training to Become an Operations Manager July 10, 2009 You can translate your supply chain know-how into a successful civilian career as an Operations Manager. All you need is a degree. Build a Career in Engineering July 10, 2009 Take your engineering skills to the next level with a bachelor's degree. It can help prepare you for a civilian job as an engineering manager. >> MILITARY NEWS ARCHIVE |
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