Search Results

Count: 242

Image

U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training

6:28 PM12/17/2016

Nigerien Armed Forces recruits learn and work on sight picture during a marksmanship block of instruction, while an instructor makes corrections on body position and the proper way to hold the weapon. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, of the 1st Brigade Combat Team "Bastogne", 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), spent four weeks observing and mentoring basic combat training cadre of the FAN. The Bastogne Brigade is the regionally allocated force supporting U.S. Army Africa events and exercises across the African continent this year. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Cameron Marsh/Released) Photo taken by Staff Sgt. Cameron Marsh.

Read more

Image

U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training

6:22 PM12/17/2016

Nigerien Armed Forces recruits learn and work on sight picture during a marksmanship block of instruction, while an instructor makes corrections on body position and the proper way to hold the weapon. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, of the 1st Brigade Combat Team "Bastogne", 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), spent four weeks observing and mentoring basic combat training cadre of the FAN. The Bastogne Brigade is the regionally allocated force supporting U.S. Army Africa events and exercises across the African continent this year. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Cameron Marsh/Released)

Read more

Image

U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training

5:58 PM12/17/2016

Sgt. 1st Class Sean Carey shows a Nigerien Armed Forces (FAN) Instructor what he knows about the assembly and disassembly of the AK-47, the primary individual weapon for the units of the Nigerien Army. Other weapon systems the recruits learn about are the HKG3 and the PKM machine gun. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, of the 1st Brigade Combat Team "Bastogne", 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), spent four weeks observing and mentoring basic combat training cadre of the FAN. The Bastogne Brigade is the regionally allocated force supporting U.S. Army Africa events and exercises across the African continent this year. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Cameron Marsh/Released)

Read more

Image

U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training

5:56 PM12/17/2016

Nigerien Armed Forces recruits learn and work on sight picture during a marksmanship block of instruction, while an instructor makes corrections on body position and the proper way to hold the weapon. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, of the 1st Brigade Combat Team "Bastogne", 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), spent four weeks observing and mentoring basic combat training cadre of the FAN. The Bastogne Brigade is the regionally allocated force supporting U.S. Army Africa events and exercises across the African continent this year. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Staff Sgt. Cameron Marsh/Released)

Read more

Article

U.S., Niger troops observe, learn from Niger basic training

12:31 PM12/15/2016

Military to military training event enhances skills and professionalism

Read more

Image

AFRICOM hosts media delegation

5:36 PM12/6/2016

Saley Moustapha Hassane, director of Labari TV & Radio News (left) shakes hands with U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael Franken, deputy to the commander for military operations at U.S. Africa Command. A media delegation of journalists from Cameroon and Niger were hosted by AFRICOM Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, 2016, at the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. The event provided an opportunity for journalists and reporters from the continent to learn about the command's mission, role and programs. The week concluded with the journalists having the opportunity to interview both Franken, and U.S. Amb. Alexander Laskaris, AFRICOM's deputy for civil-military engagement. (U.S. Africa Command photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Grady Jones/Released)

Read more

Article

AFRICOM hosts media delegation

4:59 PM12/6/2016

Journalists from Cameroon and Niger visit Africa Command

Read more

Image

U.S. Leaders Visit Niger’s Air Base 201

2:23 PM11/2/2016

Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Niger Eunice Reddick meet with several Nigerien civilian leaders outside of Agadez, Niger on Nov. 1, 2016 to discuss improvements to Niger's Air Base 201. (Photo by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)

Read more

Image

U.S. Leaders Visit Niger’s Air Base 201

2:22 PM11/2/2016

Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Ambassador to Niger Eunice Reddick meet with several Nigerien civilian leaders outside of Agadez, Niger on Nov. 1, 2016 to discuss improvements to Niger's Air Base 201. (Photo by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs/Released)

Read more

Article

U.S. Leaders Visit Niger’s Air Base 201

1:27 PM11/2/2016

Improvements to air base focus of visit

Read more

Image

Nigerien, Malian Soldiers Aid U.S. Army's Translation Tech (1) of (1)

10:37 AM12/4/2015

Nigerien Army Lieutenants Ismaila Abdou Hamza and Aboubacar Anadon and U.S. Army Capt. Dominique Louis plot targets for analysis during their basic map-reading course in Niamey, Niger, Oct. 28, 2015.

Read more

Image

Officers from 9 African Nations Attend Cyber Security Event in Washington (1) of (3)

9:36 AM7/30/2015

Niger Lt. Col. Souleymane Gazobi introduces himself during a visit to the George Mason University International Cyber Center in Washington, July 21, 2015. The visit was part of an AFRICOM-sponsored cyber security event.

Read more

Article

Closing Ceremony ends Flintlock 2014 in Niger

9:16 AM3/12/2014

Flintlock is an African-planned, coordinated and executed multi-lateral exercise that seeks to further the training and counterterrorism capabilities and proficiencies of participating nations across the Trans-Sahara region, while fostering

Read more

Article

FLINTLOCK Helps Strengthen Stability across Africa

8:34 AM3/4/2014

Flintlock is a multi-national exercise with participants from Burkina Faso, Canada, Chad, France, Germany, Italy, Mauritania, the Netherlands, Norway, Nigeria, Senegal, United Kingdom, United States and Niger focusing on building partner capacity

Read more

Article

FLINTLOCK Builds Partnership and Capabilities of Partner African Nations

8:01 AM3/4/2014

Various countries soldiers take part in FLINTLOCK training exercise in Niger, Feb. 27, 2014. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Timothy Clegg)

Read more

Article

Niger Army Trains on Air Resupply during Flintlock 2014

7:10 AM3/3/2014

The Niger Army’s 22nd Battalion trained with American, Canadian and Spanish troops supporting Flintlock 2014 on necessary learning objectives for a successful airborne supply delivery here, Feb. 21.The Niger Armed Forces, otherwise known as the

Read more

Article

African-led Exercise Flintlock Kicks off in Niger

8:25 AM2/24/2014

Flintlock, the annual African-led military exercise for interoperability in security, counterterrorism and humanitarian aid, officially kicked off today with an opening ceremony celebrating the spirit of cooperation.The exercise, which beyond U.S.

Read more

Article

USARAF Conducts Medical Training Exercise in Niger

12:43 PM10/30/2013

U.S. Army Africa and Niger Armed Forces conducted Medical Readiness Training exercise at Issaka Gazobi Maternity in the capital city of Naimey, Oct. 7-18. American military health professionals, to include eleven military doctors, jointly performed

Read more

Article

Niger Gets New Planes and Trucks Through U.S. Security Cooperation Programs

9:19 AM7/16/2013

The Niger Armed Forces are now better able to perform their duties after the recent delivery of some new airplanes and trucks obtained through U.S. security cooperation programs. On July 5, officials from Niger and the United States gathered at

Read more

Article

Third Air Force Vice Commander Visits Niger

6:36 AM5/2/2013

The 3rd Air Force vice commander met with Niger's senior air force leaders and airmen during a visit here April 29. Maj. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, who is also the 17th Expeditionary Air Force vice commander, met with Gen. Seyni Garba, Niger's

Read more

1 … 7 8 9 10 11 12 13