U.S. Air Forces Africa and Rwanda Defense Force to host African Partnership Flight Rwanda

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa
Story by Capt. Korey Fratini

Date: 02.25.2019
Posted: 02.25.2019 10:52
News ID: 311854

U.S. Air Forces Africa, along with the Rwandan Defense Force, are hosting an African Partnership Flight in Kigali, Rwanda, March 4-8, 2019.

Approximately 45 air force delegates from Cameroon, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, and Zambia are participating in this African Partnership Flight. The African Partnership Flight program is U.S. Air Forces Africa's premier multi-lateral military-to-military engagement and security assistance program intended to strengthen U.S. strategic partnerships with African countries share ideas on aviation related topics, and enhance regional cooperation and interoperability.

African Partnership Flight Rwanda will focus on flight, ground, and weapons safety.

Additionally, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa band will be sending airmen to conduct performances in support of APF Rwanda.

U.S. media outlets interested in covering the event, please contact U.S. Air Force Capt. Korey Fratini, +49 (0)6371-47-1752 or by email at korey.fratini@us.af.mil