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AFRICOM commander visits Niamey and Agadez, Niger

1:22 PM1/31/2018
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and other U.S. military officials meet with civic, government, Nigerien military leaders during a visit to Agadez, Niger Jan. 25, 2018.
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AFRICOM commander visits Niamey and Agadez, Niger

1:21 PM1/31/2018
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, meets with Air Base 201 leadership in Agadez, Niger Jan. 25, 2018.
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AFRICOM commander visits Niamey and Agadez, Niger

1:19 PM1/31/2018
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, pose for a group photo with civic and government leaders from Agadez, Niger Jan. 25, 2018.
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AFRICOM commander visits Niamey and Agadez, Niger

1:01 PM1/31/2018
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, greets Lt. Gen. Ahmed Mohamed, Nigerien Chief of Defense, during a meeting Jan. 24, 2018 in Niamey, Niger.
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AFRICOM commander visits Niamey and Agadez, Niger

9:30 AM1/31/2018
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, visited Niamey and Agadez, Niger Jan. 24-25, 2018.
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724th EABS medical team teaches hygiene class to local Women’s Association

11:05 AM11/17/2017
The 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron medical section conducted a three-day women’s hygiene class in Agadez, Niger for women from the Association of Nigerien Women Against War from Aug. 12 -14.
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AFRICOM, Nigerien investigation teams return to Tongo Tongo, Niger

7:28 PM11/12/2017
A joint U.S. Africa Command and Niger military investigation team returned to the village of Tongo Tongo, Niger on Nov. 12 in order to gain a clearer understanding of the Oct. 4 ambush, the attack site and the surrounding environment.
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Dunford: DoD Owes Families, Nation Information on Niger Action

9:11 AM10/24/2017
The Defense Department owes the families of the soldiers lost in Niger and the American people an explanation of what the soldiers were doing in Niger and why it was important, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Oct. 23, 2017.
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Why the U.S. Military is in Niger

9:41 PM10/20/2017
A safe, stable, secure and prosperous Africa is an enduring United States interest. Niger is an important partner to the U.S. The United States and Niger have a long-standing bilateral relationship.
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U.S. Africa Command Statement on Situation in Niger

12:36 AM10/5/2017
Update #3: U.S. Africa Command statement on situation in Niger.
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:15 PM10/3/2017
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron move the covers from tents from the old base to their new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:15 PM10/3/2017
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron to work together to tear down tents from the old base to move to their new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:15 PM10/3/2017
An Airman from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron takes apart rope tying down tents at the old base to move to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:10 PM10/3/2017
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron take down tents from the old base to move to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:10 PM10/3/2017
Master Sgt. Christopher Moffett, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron flight superintendent, takes down tents from the old base to move to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:10 PM10/3/2017
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron and Soldiers from the 411th Military Police Company, 89th MP Brigade, 1st Platoon, take down tents from the old base to move to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017,at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:08 PM10/3/2017
Major Carsten Stahr (left), 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron director of operations, takes down tents from the old base to move to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Being located in this deployed environment requires tents to function as temporary housing in lieu of traditional infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:05 PM10/3/2017
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron move generators from their old base to a new location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” Independent power sources are required to operate in such a remote location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:04 PM10/3/2017
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron work on electric equipment connected to cold storage units at a new base location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” All the electrical equipment at Air Base 201 must be able to function in hot weather and frequent dust storms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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Air Base 201 at Agadez moves for FLEXIT

2:04 PM10/3/2017
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron move barrels of gas from their old camp site to a new location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short for "Flintlock Exit.” The fuel is used to power generators, in turn powering cold storage units, HVAC and general electric requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua R. M. Dewberry/released)
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