Iraqi BG comes to SUPT-Columbus

COLUMBUS AFB, Miss. - Iraq Defense Attaché Brig. Gen. Mustafa Al Bayati spoke with instructor pilots, airmen and senior leaders here Jan. 18. The purpose of the visit was three-fold: To see the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) program; meet with Iraqi student-pilots; and strengthen the relationships between the U.S. and Iraqi militaries. The Iraqi general began at the 14th Operations Group and spoke to leadership about pilot training; and to T-6 Texan II training squadrons and the 50th Flying Training Squadron to speak with instructor-pilots and Iraqi student pilots about training. He was briefed on the SUPT program in its current state and saw the training techniques used to create world-class military aviators. “The training they are going through here is advanced,” Bayati said, “and we are happy to have students at CAFB. (Source: CAFB 01/25/19)