Gen. Langley makes first visit to the Sahel as commander

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Airmen and Soldiers stationed at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, Sept. 18, 2022. The visit here was one stop on a three-day trip to Niger and Chad from Sept. 18-21.

By Staff Sgt. Alexandra Longfellow , U.S. Air Force Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger Sep 18, 2022

Gen. Langley makes first visit to the Sahel as commander

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Richard Thresher, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Africa Command, speaks to Airmen and Soldiers stationed at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, Sept. 18, 2022. The visit here was one stop on a three-day trip to Niger and Chad from Sept. 18-21.