 Ninth Air Force Headquarters recently welcomed Lieutenant-General Shahab Jahid Ali, commander of the Iraqi Air Force. During his visit, General Shahab met with leaders from Air Forces Central to better integrate military operations and strengthen partnerships. The general also visited McIntyre Joint National Guard Base to learn more about the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon and discuss future opportunities for partnership and operational integration between U.S. and Iraqi Air Forces. Our honor to be in the South Carolina to visit this base and to know about the procedures and the system of working out there and after that we take more than an idea to transfer him to our bases in Iraq, how can we control our aircraft F-16 in our country. General Shahab had the opportunity to fly in an F-16 and experience its capabilities firsthand. Engagements like these enhance the interoperability between U.S. and partner nations to ensure safety and security within the Central Command Area of Responsibility.