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Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics

12:00 AM9/1/2021

On Sept. 1, 2021, fourteen Forces Armees Nigeriennes (FAN) vehicle mechanics from Niamey, Ouallam, Diffa and Terra, and a two-person Mobile Training Team from the Indiana National Guard concluded a two-week knowledge exchange that focused on basic automotive theory, electrical theory, and basic troubleshooting related to the MAMBA Armored Personnel Carrier.

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Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics

12:00 AM9/1/2021

On Sept. 1, 2021, fourteen Forces Armees Nigeriennes (FAN) vehicle mechanics from Niamey, Ouallam, Diffa and Terra, and a two-person Mobile Training Team from the Indiana National Guard concluded a two-week knowledge exchange that focused on basic automotive theory, electrical theory, and basic troubleshooting related to the MAMBA Armored Personnel Carrier.

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Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics

12:00 AM9/1/2021

Indiana National Gurad and Forces Armees Nigeriennes complete two-week knowledge exchange to build mechanical skills.

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North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger

9:57 AM8/13/2021

U.S. service members assigned to U.S. Africa Command's North and West Africa Response Force (NARF) conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9.

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North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger

9:52 AM8/13/2021

A member of the French Air Force briefs U.S. Army Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force, on the capabilities the French Air Force Mirage 2000-D during an informal tour at Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, August 8, 2021. The NARF, under the command and control of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9.

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North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger

9:52 AM8/13/2021

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to U.S. Africa Command’s North and West Africa Response Force (NARF) set up a communication center in Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, August 8, 2021. The NARF, under the command and control of U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9.

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U.S, Niger forces conduct joint mortar training event

2:55 PM6/16/2021

Spc. Visel with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa works with Nigerien Soldiers during a dry-fire exercise at Tondibiah, Niger, May 25, 2021.

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U.S., Niger forces conduct joint mortar training event

2:27 PM6/16/2021

Starting in May, eight Task Force Iron Gray Mortar trainers and 25 Nigerien Soldiers began the classroom portion of the training event to learn system procedures and prepare Nigerien mortar leaders to train current and future mortar teams.

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Nigerien and U.S. Forces mark a series of firsts for humanitarian aid operations at Airbase 201

9:13 AM6/2/2021

Nigerien and U.S. Civil Affairs teams from Airbase 201 partnered to deliver humanitarian aid to the citizens of Beital, Niger, 30 km north of Agadez on May 18, 2021. The donation consisted of 3,000 kilograms of rice, 120 mats, and 120 buckets.

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Nigerien and U.S. forces mark a series of firsts for Humanitarian Aid operations at Airbase 201

9:07 AM6/2/2021

The aid delivery was the first combined operation out of Airbase 201 between U.S. Civil Affairs and their recently formed Forces Armees Nigeriennes (FAN) counterpart, the Action Civil‐Militaire (ACM). It also marked the ACM’s inaugural humanitarian aid delivery from Airbase 201.

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U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

4:34 PM5/13/2021

U.S. Marines with Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Company, Europe (FASTEUR), U.S. Navy Sailors with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU 8), and Naval Construction Forces, the “Seabees”, Commander, Task Force - 68 (CTF-68) personnel wait to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J with the 37th Airlift Squadron in Agadez, Niger, May 8, 2021 for a joint forces readiness exercise in Mali, Africa. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. William Chockey)

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U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

4:27 PM5/13/2021

This movement continues U.S. Africa Command's series of exercises in West Africa this spring. The first two exercises were completed by troops stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, and tested the command's ability to move troops quickly across the continent from east to west in support of partners throughout the region.

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U.S. Naval Forces-Africa’s FAST conducts cross-continent exercise

2:17 PM4/19/2021

U.S. Sailors and Marines assigned to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team, Europe, a part of Navy Expeditionary Combat Force Europe-Africa/Task Force 68, stationed in Rota, Spain, traveled to Timbuktu, Mali, on April 16, 2021. U.S. forces routinely conduct operational and logistics assessment exercises across regions to prepare for contingencies, exercise readiness, and identify areas of improvement.

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U.S. Africa Command delegation attends presidential inauguration in Niger

8:04 PM4/6/2021

Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement traveled to Niger to attend the presidential inauguration of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, April 2. U.S. Ambassador to Niger, Eric P. Whitaker led the delegation, which included representatives from diplomacy, defense, and development.

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AFRICOM delegation attends presidential inauguration in Niger

8:02 PM4/6/2021

Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement traveled to Niger to attend the presidential inauguration of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, April 2.

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SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger

12:00 AM4/6/2021

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, coordinated the ground movement of 16 Armored Personnel Carriers to support G5 Joint Force Sahel efforts in northern Niger.

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SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger

12:00 AM4/6/2021

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, coordinated for the ground movement of 16 Armored Personnel Carriers to support joint-force G5 Sahel efforts in northern Niger. The Joint Force’s missions include combating counterterrorism, transnational organized crime and trafficking in the Sahel.

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SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger

12:00 AM4/6/2021

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, coordinated for the ground movement of 16 Armored Personnel Carriers to support joint-force G5 Sahel efforts in northern Niger. The Joint Force’s missions include combating counterterrorism, transnational organized crime and trafficking in the Sahel.

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U.S. Africa Command discusses operations and logistics with Sahel Region partners

4:23 PM3/5/2021

U.S. Africa Command Director of Operations U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joel Tyler and AFRICOM Director of Logistics U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Jones met with Sahel region leaders, partner military leaders and forces, and U.S. troops during a multi-day trip to Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, Feb. 8-12. During the trip, Tyler and Jones met with African and French partners and U.S. leadership in all four countries to reaffirm the command’s ongoing mission, personnel support, and commitment in the region.

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African partners attend NSCITTS as part of IMET

1:11 PM12/29/2020

Students from Chad, Ghana, Madagascar, Malawi, Niger, Sierra Leone and Togo attend the U.S. Navy's Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School on the Pearl River in Mississippi Dec. 2. The training took place as part of U.S. Africa Command's International Military and Education Training program, which provides funds for international personnel to attend U.S. military professional training programs.

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Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics

12:00 AM9/1/2021

Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics

12:00 AM9/1/2021

Indiana National Guard trains Nigerien military mechanics

12:00 AM9/1/2021

Indiana National Gurad and Forces Armees Nigeriennes complete two-week knowledge exchange to build mechanical skills.

North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger

9:57 AM8/13/2021

U.S. service members assigned to U.S. Africa Command's North and West Africa Response Force (NARF) conducted a cross-continent strategic engagement in Niger, August 7-9.

North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger

9:52 AM8/13/2021

North and West Africa Response Force conducts engagement in Niger

9:52 AM8/13/2021

U.S, Niger forces conduct joint mortar training event

2:55 PM6/16/2021

Spc. Visel with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa works with Nigerien Soldiers during a dry-fire exercise at Tondibiah, Niger, May 25, 2021.

U.S., Niger forces conduct joint mortar training event

2:27 PM6/16/2021

Starting in May, eight Task Force Iron Gray Mortar trainers and 25 Nigerien Soldiers began the classroom portion of the training event to learn system procedures and prepare Nigerien mortar leaders to train current and future mortar teams.

Nigerien and U.S. Forces mark a series of firsts for humanitarian aid operations at Airbase 201

9:13 AM6/2/2021

Nigerien and U.S. Civil Affairs teams from Airbase 201 partnered to deliver humanitarian aid to the citizens of Beital, Niger, 30 km north of Agadez on May 18, 2021. The donation consisted of 3,000 kilograms of rice, 120 mats, and 120 buckets.

Nigerien and U.S. forces mark a series of firsts for Humanitarian Aid operations at Airbase 201

9:07 AM6/2/2021

The aid delivery was the first combined operation out of Airbase 201 between U.S. Civil Affairs and their recently formed Forces Armees Nigeriennes (FAN) counterpart, the Action Civil‐Militaire (ACM). It also marked the ACM’s inaugural humanitarian aid delivery from Airbase 201.

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

4:34 PM5/13/2021

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa continues exercises to test movement of troops across Africa

4:27 PM5/13/2021

U.S. Naval Forces-Africa’s FAST conducts cross-continent exercise

2:17 PM4/19/2021

U.S. Africa Command delegation attends presidential inauguration in Niger

8:04 PM4/6/2021

AFRICOM delegation attends presidential inauguration in Niger

8:02 PM4/6/2021

Ambassador Andrew Young, deputy to the commander for civil-military engagement traveled to Niger to attend the presidential inauguration of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, April 2.

SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger

12:00 AM4/6/2021

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, coordinated the ground movement of 16 Armored Personnel Carriers to support G5 Joint Force Sahel efforts in northern Niger.

SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger

12:00 AM4/6/2021

SETAF-AF mobility division delivers equipment to support operations in Niger

12:00 AM4/6/2021

U.S. Africa Command discusses operations and logistics with Sahel Region partners

4:23 PM3/5/2021

African partners attend NSCITTS as part of IMET

1:11 PM12/29/2020