U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations

Two C-130H Hercules delivered to the Nigerien Armed Forces sit side-by-side on the Niamey flightline during a Dec. 7, 2021, ceremony at the Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger. Niger received the first of the three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in January 2021. The second was delivered in November 2021.

By Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria , U.S. Air Forces Europe - Air Forces Africa Niger Dec 09, 2021

U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations

U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit

U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25.

Massachusetts National Guard leaders join Kenyan partners at African Land Forces Summit

Senior leaders from the Massachusetts National Guard attended the African Land Forces Summit (ALFS) in Rome, Italy, March 23-24, 2026, alongside senior leaders of the Kenya Defence Forces, marking over a decade of partnership through the State Partnership Program (SPP).

Nebraska Airman leads Tanzania’s first-ever medical readiness exercise at Justified Accord 26

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Angela Ling spearheaded the first-ever Tanzanian medical readiness exercise during Justified Accord 26. She transformed a state partnership into real-world operational readiness.

U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit

U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25.

Massachusetts National Guard leaders join Kenyan partners at African Land Forces Summit

Nebraska Airman leads Tanzania’s first-ever medical readiness exercise at Justified Accord 26

U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit

U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25.

Massachusetts National Guard leaders join Kenyan partners at African Land Forces Summit

Nebraska Airman leads Tanzania’s first-ever medical readiness exercise at Justified Accord 26

United States Africa Command

U.S. donates second C-130 to Niger to support enduring Sahel operations