[MinorityRepublican]

They flew Russian MI-17s and could actually do maintenance on them until the US made them use Hh-60s.

When was that decision made? I'm curious under which administration?

[zek157]

Decision was made in 2016 under Ash Carter.

https://www.defensenews.com/land/2018/07/27/senators-question-strategy-to-transition-afghan-air-force-from-russian-to-us-helicopter-fleet/