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

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen James Kriesel, USAFE-AFAFRICA National Guard assistant to the commander and Nigerien Gen. Salifou Mody shake hands, Dec. 7, 2021, during the C-130 Hercules delivery ceremony at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger. Niger received the second of three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in November.



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