U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force at Nigerien Air Base 201, Jan. 22. Several prominent civic leaders from the surrounding community, including the governor, mayor, and sultan of Agadez, attended the ceremony alongside both Department of State and U.S. Africa command leadership. (Released by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)

By Samantha Reho , U.S. Africa Command Feb 10, 2020

U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

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Nigerien Air Base 201

Nigerien Air Force

Ambassador Erick P. Whitaker

Colonel Abdoul Kader Amirou

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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force