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
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
Agadez civic leaders gather with commanders of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes and U.S. Air Force squadron commanders from the 409th Air Expeditionary Group Feb. 21, 2018, at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger. The civ 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
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 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 Maj. Anna Christensen, Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron urgent care clinic officer in-charge, hands out donated boxes to local orphans in Agadez City, June 19, 2 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
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
Agadez civic leaders, commanders of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes and U.S. Air Force squadron commanders from the 409th Air Expeditionary Group walk together during a base tour Feb. 21, 2018, at Nigerien Air Ba 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 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
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
Medical team service members assigned to Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, pose for a photo with the Sultan, June 19, 2020. The medical team, in conjunction with local citizens More
A U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ablezah Staples, 724th Civil Engineer Squadron electric power production journeyman, stands near the New Year’s ball at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Dec. 31, 2020. Sta More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Behan, 724th Civil Engineer Flight water fuels system maintenance specialist, uses a prybar to lift the lid off of a manhole cover at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Jan. 8 More
A guard of the Sultan of Agadez poses for a picture outside the mosque at Agadez, Niger, Jan. 6, 2021. The guards were there to protect the Sultan during the donation when Air Base 201 leadership came to visit. More
Directors from the local hospital look at some of the items donated from the First Four organization at Agadez, Niger, Jan. 8, 2021. Twenty boxes of dental hygiene products were donated from the organization to More
Airmen deployed to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron bow their heads during a chapel service at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 14, 2017. Chapel services and other religious activities are held at the More
Col. John Meiter, 409th Air Expeditionary Group commander, expresses his thanks to Forces Armées Nigeriennes leadership during a change of command at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 15, 2017. The Air Force an More
Members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes watch as Senior Airman Micah Moody, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Fire Department driver operator, cuts through metal with a combination spreader tool in Agadez, More
Members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes chant and dance after their recruit graduation ceremony at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 18, 2017. The graduating class had 96 total members with the youngest being More
Agadez civic leaders answer questions from the local media with commanders of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes and U.S. Air Force squadron commanders from the 409th Air Expeditionary Group Feb. 21, 2018, at Nigeri More
U.S. service members observe and take photos of a sand storm at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, June 24, 2018. Sand storms are a normal occurrence during the summer seasons in Northwest Africa. (U.S. Air Force co More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Nigerien Air Base 201 laugh and “high five” with a local women’s soccer team after finishing a match July 4, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. Air Base 201’s civil affairs team seeks to continue More
A player from the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Stublar 31st Expeditionary Red Horse Squadron member, rush to the ball during a recreational game between More
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Alex Ferrero, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron security forces member, celebrates after scoring a goal during a soccer game against the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Socce More
Citizens of Agadez City, Niger wait in line to receive donations from the medical team assigned to Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, June 19, 2020. Each child was provided wit More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Larry Myers, 724th Civil Engineer Flight water fuels system maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge, prepares to use a leveling tool while replacing a grease trap at Nigerien Air More
Oumarou Ibrahim Oumarou, left, sultan de l'air, and Lt. Col. Jeffrey Gipson, right, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, talk about future donations to a local school, at Agadez, Niger, Jan. 6, 2021 More
Idrissa al Souna, center, translates a document for members of the Civil Affairs Team at Agadez, Niger, Jan. 8, 2021. The CAT provides cultural guidelines to bridge the cultural gap between the service members More
A U.S. Airman from the 724th Civil Engineer Flight pour quikrete into a bucket to help seal a grease trap cover in place at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Jan. 8, 2021. The CEF is responsible for plannin More
The 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron’s guidon catches the wind during a change of command ceremony at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 15, 2017. During change of command ceremonies, guidons are passed to More
Airmen deployed to 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron and members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes pose for a photo in Agadez, Niger, May 16, 2017. Firefighters from the 724th EABS visited the FAN’s fire dep More
Members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes and Airmen deployed to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron pose for a picture at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 18, 2017. Airmen were invited to join the gradua More
Lt. Col. Brad Harbaugh, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, shakes hands with the Agadez Region Governor, Saadou Soloke, after a base tour Feb. 21, 2018, at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger. Harbaugh g More
Visibility lowers as a sand storm passes through the region at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, June 24, 2018. Visibility can decrease during sand storms depending on the level of severity. (U.S. Air Force courtes More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lexis French, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron services flight member, dribbles a soccer ball down a field during a recreational game between Nigerien Air Base 201 and the Nass More
U.S. Air Force women deployed to Nigerien Air Base 201 and the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team shake hands after a community outreach game at the Agadez Sports Stadium in Agadez, Niger, July 5, 2019. More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 724th Civil Engineer Squadron set up a 2021 sign at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Dec. 31, 2020. The sign was a prop for the New Year celebration held at the base. More
Members from the First Four organization form an assembly line to help put away donations at Agadez, Niger, Jan. 8, 2021. The First Four is an organization devoted to the morale and welfare of the first four Ai More
Lt. Col. Chance Geray, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, returns his new squadron’s first salute during a change of command ceremony at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 15, 2017. Upon taking com More
Firefighters deployed to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron meet with members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes fire department in Agadez, Niger, May 16, 2017. During the visit, both groups learned about More
Agadez Region Governor, Saadou Soloke, speaks to local media about the mutual goals between Niger the United States Feb. 21, 2018, at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger. After a tour of the base, Soloke reassured the More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Corey Reimer, left, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron weather flight chief, stands alongside U.S. Air Force weather forecasters, Senior Airman Samuel Batterson, middle, and Airman More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Nigerien Air Base 201 participate in a local women’s soccer game against a local team July 4, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. Soccer games and various other civil affairs projects help amplify More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lexis French, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron services member; Master Sgt. Heather Dragon, 724th EABS personnel support for contingency operations member; and Airman 1st Class More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Heather Dragon, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron personnel support for contingency operations member, prepares to strike a soccer ball in a game against the Nassara Athletic Club More
U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 724th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to hoist the New Year’s ball in the air at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Dec. 31, 2020. The preparation was an effort to help celebrate More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Chris Schrader, left, and Chris Behan, 724th Civil Engineer Flight water fuels system maintenance specialists, prepare a manhole cover to be lifted onto a grease trap at Nigerien Air More
Service members from Nigerien Air Base 201, pose for a group photo with directors from a local hospital at Agadez, Niger, Jan. 8, 2021. The service members provided a local hospital with dental supplies so they More
Leaders from the Forces Armées Nigeriennes applaud during the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron’s change of command at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 15, 2017. The Air Force and the FAN continue to build More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brad Harbaugh, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, gives commanders of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes and Agadez civic leaders a tour of base construction projects Feb. 21, 2 More
Visibility transitions to a red tint as a sand storm passes through the region at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, June 24, 2018. This was the largest sand storm of the season so far, with sustained winds in exces More
U.S. service members engage vendors from the Agadez community during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201, June 24, 2018. The bazaars are used to boost the local economy and strengthen relations between Air Base 2 More
U.S. Air Force Airmen deployed to Nigerien Air Base 201 perform a huddle during a recreational game between Nigerien Air Base 201 and the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team at the Agadez Sports Stadium i More
A player from the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team knees a soccer ball during a game against U.S. Air Force women from Nigerien Air Base 201 at the Agadez Sports Stadium in Agadez, Niger, July 5, 2019. More
The New Year's ball sits on a jump box after being dropped at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Dec. 31, 2020. The ball was built by the Civil Engineer Squadron to help bring the new year in with the servic More
U.S. Air Force Col. Trey Rawls, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing Commander, holds a baby at an orphanage July 20, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. Service members routinely visit the orphanage and other areas of the local co More
The goalie for the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team observes the opposite side of the field during a recreational game between Nigerien Air Base 201 and the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team at More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chelsie Suggs, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron security forces member, smiles after talking to fellow teammates during a soccer game against the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soc More
U.S. Army Capt. Alexander d’Orchimont, Alpha Company 411 Civil Affairs Battalion team leader, speaks to a Nigerien volunteer an orphanage July 20, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. The Nigerien Air Base 201 orphanage civi More
The goalie for the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team attempts to block a goal during a recreational game between Nigerien Air Base 201 and the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team at the Agadez Spo More
A player from the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team maneuvers a soccer ball during a game against U.S. Air Force women from Nigerien Air Base 201 at the Agadez Sports Stadium in Agadez, Niger, July 5, 2 More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Francis Tyson, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, smiles at a baby at an orphanage July 20, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. 724th EABS Airmen routinely work alongside U.S. Army civi More
The goalie for the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team misses the ball while blocking during a recreational game between Nigerien Air Base 201 and the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team at the Agad More
U.S. Air Force women deployed to Nigerien Air Base 201 and the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team pose for a photo after a community outreach game at the Agadez Sports Stadium in Agadez, Niger, July 5, 2 More
U.S. Army civil affairs members from Nigerien Air Base 101 donate food and toys to a local orphanage July 20, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. The civil affairs team works by, with and through their host nation partners More
Nigerien children spectate a recreational game between Nigerien Air Base 201 and the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team at the Agadez Sports Stadium in Agadez, Niger, July 5, 2019. The civil affairs team More
U.S. service members gather for a photo with children and volunteers from an orphanage July 20, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. The service members routinely visit the orphanage in an effort to build good will between N More