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AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal
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U.S. donates $8M in military equipment to Niger
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U.S. donates $8M in military equipment to Niger
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Airmen in Niger stand ready to support African partners
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Air Force Africa delivers medical supplies to Ghana
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Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
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Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
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Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
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Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force
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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force
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All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives
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All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives
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All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives
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All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives
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Niger Report Highlights Bravery of U.S. Troops, Notes Training, Planning Deficiencies
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Niger Report Highlights Bravery of U.S. Troops, Notes Training, Planning Deficiencies
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Niger Report Highlights Bravery of U.S. Troops, Notes Training, Planning Deficiencies
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Indiana Guard strengthens state partnership with Niger
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Flintlock 2018 military personnel visit orphanage near Niamey
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Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony
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AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa command travelled to West Africa Nov. 15-19 to discuss security issues across the region. Townsend met leaders and chiefs of defense in Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal.
U.S. Africa Command works with partner nations throughout Africa, supporting their efforts on common security issues. The command strives to create conditions that lead to enhanced security and stability while advancing U.S. interests.
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa command travelled to West Africa Nov. 15-19 to discuss security issues across the region. Townsend met leaders and chiefs of defense in Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal.
U.S. Africa Command works with partner nations throughout Africa, supporting their efforts on common security issues. The command strives to create conditions that lead to enhanced security and stability while advancing U.S. interests
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
AFRICOM commander visits Niger, Chad, Mali, & Senegal
U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. Africa command travelled to West Africa Nov. 15-19 to discuss security issues across the region. Townsend met leaders and chiefs of defense in Niger, Chad, Mali, and Senegal.
U.S. Africa Command works with partner nations throughout Africa, supporting their efforts on common security issues. The command strives to create conditions that lead to enhanced security and stability while advancing U.S. interests
Photo by: U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs
U.S. donates $8M in military equipment to Niger
The equipment will aid the West African nation and its G5 Sahel Joint Force partners in the fight against terrorism in the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Niger, NIAMEY, Niger
U.S. donates $8M in military equipment to Niger
The equipment will aid the West African nation and its G5 Sahel Joint Force partners in the fight against terrorism in the region.
Photo by: U.S. Embassy Niger, NIAMEY, Niger
Airmen in Niger stand ready to support African partners
Airmen stationed at Nigerien Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, and Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, support partner forces and international efforts to counter violent extremist organizations in the region.
Photo by: U.S. Air Forces Africa, Niger
Air Force Africa delivers medical supplies to Ghana
U.S. Air Force Airmen unload a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey in Niamey, Niger, April 23, 2020. The cargo included approximately 4,000 pounds of medical supplies provided by Navy Medical Research Unit Three-Ghana Detachment, to be delivered to the Government of Ghana in support a global response the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Nothstine)
Photo by: USAFE-AFAFRICA Public Affairs
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak. (U.S. Army photo)
Photo by: U.S. Army photo, Agadez, Niger
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak (U.S. Army photo)
Photo by: U.S. Army photo, Agadez, Niger
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak. (U.S. Army photo)
Photo by: U.S. Army photo, Agadez, Niger
Civil affairs team delivers medical supplies to Nigerien facilities
Civil Affairs Team 219 and U.S. Air Force civil engineers assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, build a tent they donated and delivered to the Agadez Regional Public Hospital April 6, 2020. The hospital director requested a tent to be used as a quarantine space in the case of a potential coronavirus outbreak (U.S. Army photo)
Photo by: U.S. Army photo, Agadez, Niger
U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force
Members of the Nigerien Air Force participated in a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Jan. 22. The hangar will ultimately shelter up to two C-130 mobility aircraft, recently purchased by the Nigerien Air Force from the United States. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force
Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, and Colonel Abdoul Kader Amirou, deputy chief of staff for the Nigerien Air Force, cut the ribbon signifying the facility's turnover to Niger at a dedication ceremony at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Jan. 22. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force
Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, provide remarks during a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Jan. 22. (Released: Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)
All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives
Students, instructors and dignitaries following completion of the Intermediate Intelligence Course, comprised of nearly 20 West African female intelligence officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians at the Nigerian Defense Intelligence College, near Abuja, Nigeria, Dec. 20. The ceremony recognized those service members from Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, and Senegal having completed the course with the goal of creating a cadre of intelligence professionals using a common framework and terminology to enable multinational coordination in shared missions.
All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives
Students await their graduation ceremony following completion of the Intermediate Intelligence Course, comprised of nearly 20 West African female intelligence officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians at the Nigerian Defense Intelligence College, near Abuja, Nigeria, Dec. 20. The ceremony recognized those service members from Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, and Senegal having completed the course with the goal of creating a cadre of intelligence professionals using a common framework and terminology to enable multinational coordination in shared missions.
All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives
Students await their graduation ceremony following completion of the Intermediate Intelligence Course, comprised of nearly 20 West African female intelligence officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians at the Nigerian Defense Intelligence College, near Abuja, Nigeria, Dec. 20. The ceremony recognized those service members from Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, and Senegal having completed the course with the goal of creating a cadre of intelligence professionals using a common framework and terminology to enable multinational coordination in shared missions.
All-female military-intelligence training in Nigeria supports peace, security initiatives
Brian Adiele, one-of-two U.S. Africa Command instructors for the Intermediate Intelligence Course, prepares his class of nearly 20 West African female intelligence officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians for their graduation ceremony from the month-long course at the Nigerian Defense Intelligence College, near Abuja, Nigeria, Dec. 20. The ceremony recognized those service members from Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, and Senegal having completed the course with the goal of creating a cadre of intelligence professionals using a common framework and terminology to enable multinational coordination in shared missions.
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Volunteers pose with staff of the Sara-Niger Rehabilitation Center Movement for Women and Girls during renovation operations in Niamey, Niger. From Sept. 21 to Oct. 14, 2019, Airmen deployed to Nigerien Air Base 101 and U.S. Embassy personnel renovated the local women’s vocational school that teaches local women techniques for making clothing, providing them with a profession and a source of income. (Courtesy Photo)
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A volunteer constructs a shelving unit at the Sara-Niger Rehabilitation Center Movement for Women and Girls in Niamey, Niger. From Sept. 21 to Oct. 14, 2019, Airmen deployed to Nigerien Air Base 101 and U.S. Embassy personnel renovated the local women’s vocational school that teaches local women techniques for making clothing, providing them with a profession and a source of income. (Courtesy Photo)
Niger Report Highlights Bravery of U.S. Troops, Notes Training, Planning Deficiencies
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Robert S. Karen, Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Army Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier Jr., chief of staff, U.S. Africa Command, and lead investigating officer, brief the media on the results of the investigation of the Oct. 4, 2017 ambush in Niger at Pentagon in Washington, D.C., May 10, 2018. (DoD photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kathryn E. Holm)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kathryn E. Holm, Washington, D.C.
Niger Report Highlights Bravery of U.S. Troops, Notes Training, Planning Deficiencies
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Robert S. Karen, Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Army Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier Jr., chief of staff, U.S. Africa Command, and lead investigating officer, brief the media on the results of the investigation of the Oct. 4, 2017 ambush in Niger at Pentagon in Washington, D.C., May 10, 2018. (DoD photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kathryn E. Holm)
Photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kathryn E. Holm
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Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Robert S. Karen, Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Army Maj. Gen. Roger L. Cloutier Jr., chief of staff, U.S. Africa Command, and lead investigating officer, brief the media on the results of the investigation of the Oct. 4, 2017 ambush in Niger at Pentagon in Washington, D.C., May 10, 2018. (DoD photo by Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kathryn E. Holm)
Niger Report Highlights Bravery of U.S. Troops, Notes Training, Planning Deficiencies
Tongo Tongo, Niger
Photo by: Nate Herring, Stuttgart, Germany
Indiana Guard strengthens state partnership with Niger
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct a key leader engagement training with 20th Special Forces Group during Flintlock 18 in Niger, Africa, on April 16, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people.
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Runser
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A U.S. military member interacts with orphans at Saint Vincent Orphanage of Niamey during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 18, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
Photo by: Sgt. Heather Doppke
Flintlock 2018 military personnel visit orphanage near Niamey
Service Members visited with kids, and donated supplies in Niamey, Niger April 18, 2018.
There are nearly 1,900 participants from 20 African, western nations participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal
Photo by: Sgt. Anri Baril
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Flintlock 2018 Women, Peace, and Security Seminar
A Women, Peace and Security seminar was held April 13-14, 2018 in Niamey, Niger in conjunction with Flintlock 2018. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise.
Photo by: Sgt. Anri Baril
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Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes raise the Nigerien and U.S. flags during an opening ceremony at the Joint Multinational Headquarters for Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mary S. Katzenberger, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Mary Katzenberger
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Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes raise the Nigerien and U.S. flags during an opening ceremony at the Joint Multinational Headquarters for Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mary S. Katzenberger, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)/Released)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Mary Katzenberger
Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony
NIAMEY, Niger – U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special Operations Command Africa, is interviewed by local media after the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
Photo by: Sgt. Heather Doppke, Niamey, , Niger
Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of Defense, speaks during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
Photo by: Sgt. Heather Doppke, Niamey, , Niger
Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony
NIAMEY, Niger – Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special Operations Command Africa, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
Photo by: Sgt. Heather Doppke, Niamey, , Niger
Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of Defense, and Amb. Eric Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, observe the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
Photo by: Sgt. Heather Doppke, Niamey, , Niger
Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony
NIAMEY, Niger – Nigerien troops stand in formation prior to the start of the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
Photo by: Sgt. Heather Doppke, Niamey, , Niger
Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony
NIAMEY, Niger – Amb. Eric Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
Photo by: Sgt. Heather Doppke, Niamey, , Niger
Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony
NIAMEY, Niger – Col. Maj. Sani Mahamane Laminou, Flintlock Exercise Director, speaks during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
Photo by: Sgt. Heather Doppke, Niamey, , Niger
Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony
NIAMEY, Niger – U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special Operations Command Africa, applauds during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
Photo by: Sgt. Heather Doppke, Niamey, , Niger
Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of Defense, inspects the troops to start off the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
Photo by: Sgt. Heather Doppke, Niamey, , Niger
