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- The AF LNO working group is part of

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the Association of African Air Forces,

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and it's here where the
liaison officers get together.

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We basically are
representatives of our nations,

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and we develop the agenda items

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that the Air Chiefs will in turn vote on

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at the annual meeting.

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We do the legwork for the Association,

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so that the Air Chiefs
later on in the year

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can make decisions at their level.

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It's a unique opportunity
for an individual

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to act on behalf of their country.

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To enhance and build trust

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among this African-led Association.

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To foster collaboration and cooperation.

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To come to solutions
for mutual problem sets.

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It's a very unique opportunity,

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so embrace the roles,

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build that trust,

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build those friendships,

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and just fully jump in!

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- If I have some advice for a new LNO,

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it will be first to be up-to-date

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about all his Air Force challenges,

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Air Force needs,

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and what his local command needs

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for his Air Force to be.

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And also, to be aware of
the ongoing challenges

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in his sub-region.

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Also, to have a plan.

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To search via internet the Association,

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so as to read some files

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to be up-to-date about
the Association statutes.