U.S. service members observe and take photos of a sand
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
Agadez civic leaders gather with commanders of the
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
Airmen deployed to 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron
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
Staff Sgt. Thomas Dees, 31st Expeditionary Rapid Engineer
Staff Sgt. Thomas Dees, 31st Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers pavements craftsman, operates a Trencher to dig a trench for a sewer line at Nigerien Air Base 20... More
Members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes watch as Senior
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
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Whitley, 724th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Whitley, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron heavy equipment operator, grades recycled material to level a ramp at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 18, 2018. The 10-foo... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Whitley, 724th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Whitley, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron heavy equipment operator, grades a ramp at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 18, 2018. The 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squa... More
U.S. service members observe and take photos of a sand
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
Members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes chant and
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
Lt. Col. Brad Harbaugh, 724th Expeditionary Air Base
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
U.S. Air Force Col. Trey Rawls, 435th Air Expeditionary
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
Staff Sgt. Sean O’Connor, front, and Tech. Sgt. Javier
Staff Sgt. Sean O’Connor, front, and Tech. Sgt. Javier Hernandez, 31st Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers water fuels maintenance craftsmen, move dirt and debris... More
Leaders from the Forces Armées Nigeriennes applaud
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
Airmen render a salute to the displayed flags of the
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
Nigerien citizens play a game of basketball against
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
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Francis Tyson, 724th Expeditionary
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
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Whitley, signals
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Whitley, signals to Senior Airman Demetrius Lyons, both 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron heavy equipment operators, that enough recycled material has been dumped on a ... More
Lt. Mohamed Bello, Forces Armées Nigeriennes captain’s
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
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Nigerien Air Base 201 participate
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
Senior enlisted leaders from the Forces Armées Nigeriennes
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
U.S Air Force firefighters from the 724th Expeditionary
U.S Air Force firefighters from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron conducted a structural live burn training at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Dec 9, 2020. During the training, there was a simulat... More
Col. John Meiter, 409th Air Expeditionary Group commander,
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
From left to right, Col. John Meiter, 409th Air
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
An Airman operates a Motor Grader to level a worksite
An Airman operates a Motor Grader to level a worksite for construction at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, May 9, 2017. Members of the 31st Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron... More
The 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron’s guidon
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
An Airman dumps dirt over an electrical line with a
An Airman dumps dirt over an electrical line with a Backhoe Loader at Nigerien Air Base 201, May 9, 2017. Members of the 31st Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers ... More
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Ramos, left, and Tech. Sgt. Darren
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Ramos, left, and Tech. Sgt. Darren Mack, 31st Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers electrical systems craftsmen, prepare a pipe with sealant at N... More
A combination spreader tool rips through a metal barrel
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
Agadez civic leaders, commanders of the Forces Armées
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
U.S. Air Force Maj. Conor Riley, 31st Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Conor Riley, 31st Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron commander, briefs Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa commander, and Maj. Gen. John M. Wood, 3rd Air Force com... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brad Harbaugh, 724th Expeditionary
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
U.S. Army civil affairs members from Nigerien Air Base
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
Senior enlisted leaders from the Forces Armées Nigeriennes
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
Lt. Col. Chance Geray, 724th Expeditionary Air Base
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
Agadez Region Governor, Saadou Soloke, speaks to local
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
Visibility transitions to a red tint as a sand storm
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. Army Sgt. Tristan Medellin, Alpha Company 411
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 Air Force firefighters from the 724th Expeditionary
U.S Air Force firefighters from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron enter a burning building during a live burn training drill at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Dec 9, 2020. During the training, th... More
U.S Air Force firefighters and volunteers from the
U.S Air Force firefighters and volunteers from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron receive a safety brief prior to initiating the live burn training drill at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Dec 9, 2... More
Members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes and Airmen
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
Visibility lowers as a sand storm passes through the
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
Firefighters deployed to the 724th Expeditionary Air
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
Leaders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa,
Leaders from U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, 3rd Air Force, and the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing visit Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 25, 2018. AB 201 is home to the 724th Expeditionary Air Ba... More
U.S. Army Capt. Alexander d’Orchimont, Alpha Company
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
Capt. Sarah Ditto, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing head
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
A thunderstorm collapses and causes air and dust to
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
Agadez civic leaders answer questions from the local
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 Air Force Lt. Col. Francis Tyson, 724th Expeditionary
U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Francis Tyson, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, and Ahmed Kosa, Agadez second vice mayor, sit at one of the 300 desks donated to Misrata Primary School in Agadez, Niger, O... More
Capt. Adam Edgerton, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron
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
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Whitley, 724th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Whitley, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron heavy equipment operator, grades a ramp at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 18, 2018. The 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squa... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elliot Westerman, 724th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elliot Westerman, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron heavy equipment operator, compacts material on a ramp to prevent erosion and improve stability at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kayley Squire, 724th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kayley Squire, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Operations Flight commander, briefs Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa commander, and new USAFE-AFAFRICA l... More
U.S. service members gather for a photo with children
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
A grade laser level scans for measurement of elevation
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
Coming in hot! - A group of firemen in protective gear with hoses
U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Jeff Gipson (right), 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, and Senior Master Sgt. Warrell Shanklin (left), 724th EABS superintendent, participate in a live burn training drill ... More
Airmen deployed to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base
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
Staff Sgt. Sean O’Connor, 31st Expeditionary Rapid
Staff Sgt. Sean O’Connor, 31st Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers water fuels maintenance craftsmen, operates an excavator to move dirt and debris from a trench ... More
U.S Air Force firefighters from the 724th Expeditionary
U.S Air Force firefighters from the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron conducted a structural live burn training at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Dec 9, 2020. During the training, there was a simulat... More
U.S. service members engage vendors from the Agadez
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
Airmen deployed to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base
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
Master Sgt. Gerald Allen, left, 724th Expeditionary
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
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Francis Tyson, 724th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Francis Tyson, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, presents a box of donated supplies to Ahmed Kosa, Agadez second vice mayor, during a ceremony in Agadez, Niger, Oct. 23, 2... More
Staff Sgt. Andrew Elgar, 31st Expeditionary Rapid Engineer
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
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Nigerien Air Base 201 laugh
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
Misrata Primary School students check out the desks
Misrata Primary School students check out the desks during a ceremony in Agadez, Niger, Oct. 23, 2018. Approximately 300 desks were donated to the primary school as part of a plan to donate 1,000 desks to schoo... More
Nigerien citizens play a game of basketball against
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
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Corey Reimer, left, 724th
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