Airmen assigned to the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and Air Expeditionary Wing gather for an assumption of command ceremony, March 16, 2015, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Col. Andra Kniep, 435th AGOW and A More
Members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes dance during an entertainment event at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, March 10, 2017. An ensemble of the United States Air Forces in Europe Band known as Touch ‘n More
Senior Airman Edward Conrad, 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Power Production journeyman, checks the oil dipstick after changing the oil of a generator at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger, April 1, 2017. Each More
Staff Sgt. Julian Johnson, 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron NCO in charge of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, pulls the starting cord for a pressure washer at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger, April 3 More
Senior Airmen Joshua Brooks and Jacob Myers, 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron air advisors, demonstrate a jiu jitsu maneuver to members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger, Apr More
Airmen shop through merchandise during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, April 16, 2017. More than 15 merchants participated in the bazaar, bringing local goods for Airmen to purchase as gifts and souve More
Senior enlisted leaders from the Forces Armées Nigeriennes and U.S. Air Force senior NCOs deployed to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron enjoy conversation during a collaborative luncheon at Nigerien Air More
A grade laser level scans for measurement of elevation at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 9, 2017. Laser levels are used by engineers to ensure elevation is consistent at a work site before beginning further More
Airmen deployed to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron meet with members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes at Nigerien Air Base 201, May 10, 2017. The two military groups meet on a regular basis to learn a More
Airmen deployed to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron listen to music and reflect during an opening to a chapel service at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 14, 2017. Chapel services and other religious More
From left to right, Col. John Meiter, 409th Air Expeditionary Group commander, Lt. Col. Marlyce Roth, exiting 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Chance Geray, incoming 724th EABS comm More
Master Sgt. Gerald Allen, left, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Fire Department assistant chief of operations, and Senior Airmen Jayden Steier, 724th EABS Fire Department driver operator, connect a combin More
Lt. Mohamed Bello, Forces Armées Nigeriennes captain’s assistant, welcomes Airmen deployed to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron to a graduation for new recruits at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 18, More
Sicilians and Airmen deployed to the 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron pose for a picture before a Special Olympics event in Catania, Sicily, June 7, 2017. More than 40 deployed Airmen helped to plan, More
Deployed Airmen participate in Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate Training Course at an undisclosed location, East Africa, July 13, 2017. Airmen wanting to volunteer to be a victim advocate More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Contreras, 822nd Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron fire team leader, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexander Dahlquist, 822nd EBDS fire team member, and U.S. Air Force Tech More
U.S. Army Sgt. Tristan Medellin, Alpha Company 411 Civil Affairs NCO, rides a camel during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201, June 24, 2018. Bazaars can help boost the local economy and allow U.S. Service membe More
U.S. service members observe and take photos of a sand storm at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, June 24, 2018. This was the largest sand storm of the season so far, with sustained winds in excess of 50 knots. (U. More
Italian military members, left (sand-colored uniforms), Special Operations Command Forward Northwest Africa ground surgical team members, middle (in civilian clothes), and members from the 768th EABS, right (in More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dustin Tischner, 824th Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron vehicle maintainer, performs scheduled maintenance on a Humvee engine after a security patrol mission, on Nigerien Air Base 2 More
U.S. Soldiers tasked to the Fly Away Security Team for the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, which provides support to the East Africa Response Force (EARF), prepare to disembark a C-130J Hercules in Librevi More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam Ehlinger, a maintainer assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (EAS), deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), receives a box of blo More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (EAS) returns from Libreville, Gabon with service members supporting the East Africa Response Force, deployed in support of C More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Evans, 435th Construction Training Squadron structural contingency instructor, drills holes into a metal frame at the 435th CTS compound near Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, stages in East Africa, May 5, 2019. (U.S. Air More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, prepare to participate in a static line parachute jump into the More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, documents 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 5, 2019. The 75th EAS More
U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron prepare a C-130J Super Hercules for a cargo load at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 5, 2019. The 75th EAS provides support in medica More
U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher C. Berg assumes command of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group as Brig. Gen. Michael T. Rawls, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, hands ov More
U.S. Army and French paratroopers descend to a drop zone near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 10, 2019. The U.S. and French forces perform these exercises together to increase partner capacity and strengthen int More
A drawing of a firefighter is displayed on a metal trailer at the 870th Air Expeditionary Squadron fire department at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, June 11, 2019. The fire department is responsible for respondi More
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven P. Bording, former 409th Air Expeditionary Group commander, gives a final speech during the group change of command ceremony at Air Base 201, Niger, June 28, 2019. The change of comma More
A camel chews food during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, June 30, 2019. The bazaar gave deployed members a chance to ride the camels and buy souvenirs to take home. (U.S. Air Force photo by More
A Nigerien sits by a fuel stand in Agadez, Niger, June 27, 2019. Nigeriens use recycled juice containers and liquor bottles to sell fuel. The fuel stands can be spotted around the city by their wooden structure More
A Kenya Navy firefighter climbs a ladder during a training circuit at Manda Bay, Kenya, Aug. 29, 2019. The training, held by 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighters, was designed to build upon the es More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Heather Dragon, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron personnel support for contingency operations member, left, embraces Senior Airman Lexis French, 724th EABS services member, right More
A training building stands in the Niger Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) compound on Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, July 10, 2019. The 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squad More
Lightning strikes near Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, July 4, 2019. Even in the Sahel, the rainy season can bring floods to the base. The compounds are lined with ditches and gravel covers the grounds More
A player from the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team stretches to block a goal during a soccer game against U.S. Air Force women from Nigerien Air Base 201 at the Agadez Sports Stadium in Agadez, Niger, More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman London Burrell, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron member, poses for a photo at an entry control point on Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, July 9, 2019. Burrell is More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group watch as a C-130J Super Hercules taxis in at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Aug. 3, 2019. The C-130 landing marked the next step in air More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class David Prescott, 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron remotely piloted aircraft maintainer, poses for a photo on the flight-line at Navy Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules approaches for landing at Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2019. The aircrew, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, transport cargo and personnel for the 475th E More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron conduct a flag-raising ceremony at Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2019. The 475th EABS raised the flag for the first time since the base operati More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gary Yates, 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron air operations noncommissioned officer in charge, poses with a fish he caught at a pier near Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 29, 2019. Yates i More
U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel C. Clayton, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing commander, coins Tech. Sgt. Dominique Barrett, 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron personnel support fo More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, graduated from the Baltic Defence College Command Senior Enlisted Leaders’ Co More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Hoppough, 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Logistics Readiness Flight NCO in-charge of vehicle maintenance, fixes a vehicle’s flat tire on the flight line at Nigerien Air More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Guillermo Cajigas, 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Power Production and Electrical Systems section lead (below), and SSgt Jeremy Davis, 768th EABS Electrical Systems craftsman (a More
French Forces Sergent-chef Jérémié Jian, military working dog handler, talks with 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal members during MWD detection training at Nigerien Air Base 101 More
Forces Armées Nigeriennes (Nigerien Armed Forces) Genie Unit members learn about improvised explosive devices during an IED Awareness Course taught by members of the 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Explos More
Tech. Sgt. Reuben Chisholm, 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron fuels craftsman, briefs Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, at Nigerien Air Base 101, Sept. 9, 2020. Third Air Force leadership v More
U.S. Airmen from the 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Mortuary Affairs team examine transfer cases during a short-notice exercise at Nigerian Air Base 101, Niamey, Niger, Oct. 9, 2020. While deployed, MA t More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcio Navarro, 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron services technician, poses with Airmen that attended his Mixed Martial Arts lesson, at Nigerian Air Base 101, Niamey, Niger, No More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Justin Watt, 724th Civil Engineer Squadron electric power production noncommissioned officer in charge, holds a rope during the New Year’s set up at Nigerien Air Base, 201, Agadez, Ni More
Members of the First Four organization prepare to unload 20 boxes of dental donations to a local hospital at Agadez, Niger, Jan. 8, 2021. The First Four is a private organization in the Air Force that does comm More
Airmen listen while presiding officer, Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, welcomes the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and Air Expeditionary Wing incoming comma More
Deployed Airmen attend a band performance at Nigerien Air Base 201 Agadez, Niger, March 10, 2017. A United States Air Forces in Europe Band ensemble, known as Touch ‘n Go, performed the first musical entertainm More
Senior Airman Hayden Hellems, 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Power Production journeyman, pressure-washes a generator at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger, April 1, 2017. Periodic maintenance on the generator More
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning units operate behind tents at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger, April 3, 2017. There are approximately 120 HVAC units that supply air conditioning to U.S. facilities on the More
Members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes watch as Senior Airman Joshua Brooks, 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron air advisor, demonstrates an armbar at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger, April 4, 2017. The train More
A merchant sits with his merchandise during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, April 16, 2017. More than 15 merchants participated in the bazaar, bringing local goods for Airmen to purchase as gifts and More
Staff Sgt. Andrew Elgar, 31st Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers structural craftsman, observes a reading from a laser level at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May More
Forces Armées Nigeriennes Lt. Col. Amadou Moctar, left, and Lt. Col. Marlyce Roth, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, indulge in conversation during a joint luncheon at Nigerien Air Base 201, Nige More
Capt. Sarah Ditto, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing head chaplain, delivers a message during a chapel service at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 14, 2017. The 435th AEW chapel team, consisting of only two people, More
Airmen render a salute to the displayed flags of the United States and Niger at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 15, 2017. During a change of command ceremony, command of the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squad More
A combination spreader tool rips through a metal barrel in Agadez, Niger, May 16, 2017. The combination spreader tool is a hydraulic rescue tool, commonly referred to as the Jaws of Life, firefighters use to ex More
Capt. Adam Edgerton, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron defense force commander, hands Nouhou Maazou Moussa, Forces Armées Nigeriennes Second Class Soldier, his rank during a recruit graduation ceremony at N More
A participant of the 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron’s Special Olympics event lights a symbolic flame in Catania, Sicily, June 7, 2017. The lighting of the flame was not only symbolic for the kick-o More
Tech. Sgt. Robert Summers studies the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate Code of Professional Ethics while participating in training at an undisclosed location, East Africa, July 13, 2017. T More
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Douglas N. Spangler, 822nd Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron Security Forces squad leader, speaks to children from a nearby village outside of Air Base 201, Niger, Dec. 11, 2017. Span More
Nigerien citizens play a game of basketball against U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron June 19, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. Community involvement between U.S. service members and th More
A thunderstorm collapses and causes air and dust to move through the atmosphere and transform into a sand storm at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, June 24, 2018. Air Base 201 was hit by four sandstorms throughout More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Melanie Gates, left, Capt. Nick McKenzie, and Capt. Richard Thorsted, all who are Special Operations Command Forward Northwest Africa ground surgical team members, gather for a photo at Nig More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachael Filgueiras, 31st Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron, ensures asphalt from a dump truck is loaded into a material transfer vehicle correctly to prevent an overflow on Nigerien Air More
U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), transport liquid oxygen to a C-130J Hercules in Librev More
U.S. air operation contractors load a C-130J Hercules assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (EAS) with pallets of water at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 12, 2019. The 75th EAS supports Combined J More
A U.S. Air Force combat rescue officer assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), rides in an HH-60G Pavehawk helicopter du More
An engine from an aircraft flown over Normandy in WWII sits in a weathered display case in Picauville, France, May 30, 2019. The aircraft, which contained U.S. paratroopers, was downed near Picauville on D-Day More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, preform maintenance operations on a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter under the star More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, waits to participate in a static line parachute jump into the More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron load a generator onto a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 5, 2019. The 75th EAS provides support in medical evacua More
U.S. Air Force Col. Keith Crawford, right, relinquishes command of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group with Brig. Gen. Michael T. Rawls, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander More
U.S. Air Force Col. Kjall Gopaul, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa communications director, wipes dirt from his eyes after performing a jump out of a French Transall C-160 near Camp Lemonnier, Djibout More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthon Williams, 870th Air Expeditionary Squadron firefighter, tests a fire truck hose at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, June 11, 2019. The 870th AES firefighters support the miss More
U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, and Kenya Navy firefighters pose for a group photo at Manda Bay, Kenya, Aug. 29, 2019. The 475th EABS firefighters hosted train More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lexis French, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron services member, drinks water during a recreational game between Nigerien Air Base 201 and the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Socc More
A dust storm approaches Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, July 3, 2019. The spontaneous changes in the environment make it challenging for Airmen to operate around the clock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staf More
U.S. Air Force Col. Jonathan M. Creer, right, assumes command of the 409th Air Expeditionary Group with Brig. Gen. Michael T. Rawls, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kelly Warren, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron civil engineer flight structural craftsman; Staff Sgt. Jacob Johnson, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain assistant; and Senior Ma More
Handmade bracelets sit on a table during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, June 30, 2019. The base hosts the bazaar so service members who are deployed can experience the culture and bring hom More
U.S. Air Force air advisors assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron brief the Niger Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) before training exercises at the FAN compound o More
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Alex Ferrero, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron security forces member, jumps into the arms of Senior Airman Lexis French, 724th EABS service flight member, after scoring a More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Stublar, 823rd Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Squadron personnelist, poses for a photo at the vehicle maintenance comp More
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven J. Jantz, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, steps out of a C-130J Super Hercules at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Aug. 3, 2019. Jant More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erik Drinkwater, 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron remotely piloted aircraft maintainer, poses for a photo on the flight-line at Navy Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron salute the flag during a ceremony at Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2019. The 475th EABS raised the flag for the first time since the base opera More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules lands at Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2019. The aircrew, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, transport cargo and personnel for the 475th Expeditionary Air More