Hungarian Soldier Selected as Warrior of the Week
Szöveg: honvedelem.hu | 2013. március 24. 6:00Sergeant First Class István Kasza, an expert of the HDF 86th Szolnok Helicopter Base serving with the fifth rotation of the HDF M–17 Air Advisory Team (AAT-5) has recently earned a significant recognition. He has been selected the “Warrior of the Week” by the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, which trains Afghan Air Force members.
Hungarian Air Force. He started his studies at the Hungarian Military Technical High School
in 1999 and graduated in 2001 as an engine and airframe mechanic.
He received his first assignment as an engine and airframe technician at a Hungarian transport
helicopter battalion and has been working with Mi–17 helicopters ever since.
István received this deployment to Afghanistan due to his proficiency of the Mi–17 helicopter
and dedication. His responsibilities include assisting in the preflight inspection of the
helicopters every day, the supervision of the Afghan maintenance specialists’ work, broadening
their knowledge and mentoring them.
Source:www.438aew.afcent.af.mil
