Maj. Jack Swinehart (right), 721st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron UH-1H pilot, observes an Iraqi pilot performing preflight procedures here prior to a helicopter training mission Oct. 8, 2009. The major sits side-by-side with Iraqi pilots as they practice approaches, take-offs, landings and aerial maneuver formation flying procedures. U.S. Air Force instructor pilots assigned to the 721st AEAS train, advise and assist Iraqi helicopter pilots around the clock, helping the Iraqis develop their own air force. Major Swinehart is deployed from and a native of Fort Rucker, Ala. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Johnny L. Saldivar)