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
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
U.S. Air Force Maj. Leslie Lovett (right), 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron public health officer, answers questions from the Association of Nigerien Women Against War during a dental hygiene class June 31 More
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron move generators from their old base to a new location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXIT,” short More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Chai, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron RF transmissions journeyman, conducts maintenance on one of the satellite dishes housed at Nigerien Air Base 201, Sept. 17, 2017, More
U.S. Army Spc. Storm Fekette, 411th Military Police Company, 89th MP Brigade, 1st Platoon driver, raises the gate at the main entrance guard mount at the Flintlock camp site near Nigerien Air Base 201, Sept. 18 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. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Isidor, 822nd Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron fire team leader, stands on post at Nigerien Air Base 201, in Agadez, Niger, Feb. 26, 2018. Isidor routinely discusses the i 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 Airmen must deal with frequent dust storms followed by thunder storms in Agadez, Niger. located in the Sahel region, a biogeographic zone of transition in Africa between the Sahara to the north a More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Rich II, a security forces flight chief at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, patrols the perimeter using an all-terrain vehicle, June 26, 2019. Security forces ensures the base and More
The old classroom was too small, and lacked adequate protecting from the dust storms and rains the region encounters daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Perry Aston)
Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron push a pallet off an aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 26, 2020. The 721st APS assisted with the transportation of food rations to Nigerien Air Base 201, Ag 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
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
U.S. Air Force Maj. Leslie Lovett (center left), 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron public health officer, and Tech. Sgt. Becky Smith (center right), 724th EABS surgical technician, teach a women’s hygiene c More
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron move barrels of gas from their old camp site to a new location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger base is called “FLEXI More
U.S. Army Pfc. Hunter Presutto (left), 411th Military Police Company, 89th MP Brigade, 1st Platoon gunner, and Sgt. Bobby Vanlandingham, 411th MP Company, 89th MP Brigade, 1st PLT team lead, patrol the perimete More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Isidor, 822nd Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron fire team leader, stands on post at Nigerien Air Base 201, in Agadez, Niger, Feb. 26, 2018. Isidor is currently deployed to 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 Tech. Sgt. David Rich II, a security forces flight chief at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, looks at a map of the base during a pre-brief for the day’s patrol, June 26, 2019. Security forces ensur More
U.S. Air Force RED HORSE take advantage of the cooler temperatures at night to pave an access ramp to the flight line at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, June 28 2019. The flight line construction is the largest More
Airmen assigned to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron civil engineer flight buy tin from a local store in Agadez, Niger, June 27, 2019. The Airmen with the help of Army civil affairs are completing a new More
Nigeriens usually have to travel miles to the nearest well and spend hours hand pumping water. with the help of Civil Affairs from Air Base 201. Local wells are being converted to Solar powered wells. cutting t More
Airmen from the 721st Aerial Port Squadron push a pallet of rations onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Nov. 26, 2020. The joint effort of the 721st APS and 435th Air Expeditiona More
A camel rests in between rides at a bazaar on Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, April 16, 2017. The bazaar featured unique gifts that Airmen could purchase, as well as the opportunity to ride camels in Africa. (U.S 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
Airmen deployed to the 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron toss shuttlecocks for a badminton exercise during a Special Olympics event in Catania, Sicily, June 7, 2017. Volunteers helped create and run e More
Members of the Association of Nigerien Women Against War review their notes in preparation for a written test at the end of a women’s hygiene class on Aug. 14, 2017, in Agadez, Niger. 25 five women attended a t More
An Airman from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron works on electric equipment connected to cold storage units at a new base location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigge More
U.S. Air Force communications Airmen, Tech Sgt. Kalani Calles (left), 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron non-commissioned officerNCO in charge, and Staff Sgt. Alexander Chai, 724th EABS RF transmissions jour More
U.S. Army Sgt. Bobby Vanlandinham (left), 411th Military Police Company, 89th MP Brigade, 1st Platoon team lead, and Pfc. Hunter Presutto (right), 411th MP Company, 89th MP Brigade, 1st PLT gunner, patrol the p More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Isidor, 822nd Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron fire team leader, laughs during a night-shift conversation with one of HIS coworkers, Feb. 26, 2018, at Nigerien Air Base 20 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
Airmen assigned to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron civil engineer flight install tin roofing on a classroom at a village in Agadez, Niger, June 27, 2019. The Airmen built the classroom using leftover More
A steam roller smoothes freshly paved asphalt at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, June 28 2019. An asphalt company built a production facility on the base to supply the large amount of asphalt needed to pave the More
A dust storm moves toward Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, June 29, 2019. Agadez is located in the region where the arid desert and fertile rain grasslands meet. Creating frequent dust storms and thunderstorms. ( More
Staff Sgt. Lorrentis Oliver, Staff Sgt. Lorrentis Oliver, 31st Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers heavy equipment operator, rides a camel during a bazaar at Nige 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
Children play soccer during a Special Olympics event in Catania, Sicily, June 7, 2017. The event was coordinated by Airmen deployed to the 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron to give local children with More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Becky Smith (center right), 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron surgical technician, teaches basic hand washing methods during a women’s hygiene class for the Association of Nigerien More
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron work on electric equipment connected to cold storage units at a new base location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the bigger ba More
U.S. Army military police and U.S. Air Force security forces members report for their night shift at Nigerien Air Base 201, Sept. 18, 2017, in Agadez, Niger. Army and Air Force work together to maintain securit More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Isidor, 822nd Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron fire team leader, communicates with members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes, during a night shift at Nigerien Air Base 201, 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
A REDHORSE Airman guides a steam roller on freshly paved asphalt, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, June 28 2019. RED HORSE airmen had to overcome extreme heat, dust storms, plagues of locusts, and flash floods More
Airmen deployed to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron browse through merchandise during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, April 16, 2017. The bazaar is currently a bi-monthly event that allows th 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
Volunteers and participants play a variety of sports games during a Special Olympics event in Catania, Sicily, June 7, 2017. The event’s sports lineup included soccer, basketball, badminton, and field hockey. ( More
Members of the Association of Nigerien Women Against War pose for a picture with their certificates of completion after a women’s hygiene class on Aug. 14, 2017, in Agadez, Niger. The three-day course covered t More
Airmen from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron mark the safe distances to place their storage units from occupied tents at their new base location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The mov More
U.S. Air Force communications Airman, Tech. Sgt. Kalani Calles, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge, conducts maintenance on one of the satellite dishes housed at Nigerien A More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Isidor, 822nd Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron fire team leader, briefs Airmen and members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes, during a night shift at Nigerien Air Base 201, 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 Tech. Sgt. David Rich II, a security forces flight chief at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, speaks to other SF Airmen on patrol around the base, June 26, 2019. Security Forces ensures the base and More
USAF RED HORSE take advantage of the cooler temperatures at night to pave an access ramp to the flight line at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, June 28 2019. The flight line construction is the largest U.S. Air F 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
Medals lay on a table during a Special Olympics event award ceremony in Cantania, Sicily, June 7, 2017. The event was planned by Airmen deployed to the 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron and had more t More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Long Santoso (center), 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron critical care physician, explains how to properly apply hygiene items such as soap and hand sanitizer for the Association of Nig More
An Airman from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron prepares a copper rod a safe distance from power generators at a new base location, Sept. 09, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The set-up is part of More
U.S. Air Force communications Airmen, Staff Sgt. Alexander Chai, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron RF transmissions journeyman, conduct maintenance on one of the satellite dishes housed at Nigerien Air Base More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Julia Alonzo, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Security Forces Flight fire team member, patrols the perimeter during the night shift at Nigerien Air Base 201, Sept. 18, 2017 More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Isidor, 822nd Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron fire team leader, speaks to Airmen and members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes, during a night shift at Nigerien Air Base 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 RED HORSE airmen monitor the screed as they pave a new access ramp to the flight line at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, June 28 2019. The flight line construction is the largest U.S. Air Force-le More
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven P. Bording, Commander of the 409th Expeditionary Group. Stands in one of the hangars built during his tenure, at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, June 28, 2019. Col. Bording will soon r More
Senior Airman Tyler Horn, 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron MQ-9 sensor operator, presents a medal to a Special Olympics participant in Cantania, Sicily, June 7, 2017. More than 60 children participat More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Becky Smith, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron surgical technician, inventories hygiene kits during a women’s hygiene class for the Association of Nigerien Women Against War on Aug More
Senior Airman Justin Henke, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron electrician, pulls cables off of generators from the old base to a new location, Sept. 11, 2017, at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The move to the More
U.S. Air Force Security Forces Airmen patrol the perimeter during the night shift at Nigerien Air Base 201, Sept. 18, 2017, in Agadez, Niger. Security Forces maintains security over the base, its mission and pe More