Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-le... 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
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes raise flags in preparation for an opening ceremony for Exercise Flintlock 2018 at the Joint Multinational Headquarters in Agadez, Niger, April 10, 2018. (U.S. ... More
Airmen assigned to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base
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
Senegalese soldiers practice treating chest wounds
Senegalese soldiers practice treating chest wounds during a medical class as a part of Flintlock 2018, April 11, 2018 in Tahoua, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western ... More
Sadou Soloke, governor of Agadez, Niger, walks with
Sadou Soloke, governor of Agadez, Niger, walks with Col. Oumarou Aboubacar, Zone 2 commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, and other dignitaries upon the conclusion of an opening ceremony at the Joint Multination... More
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first Women’s Leadership Forum on the eve of International Women’s Day in N'Djamena, Chad, Mar. 7, 2017, as a part of Exercise Flintlock 2017. This leadership discu... More
Senegalese Soldiers prepare to react to contact during
Senegalese Soldiers prepare to react to contact during training on April 14, 2018 at Tahoua, Niger during Flintlock 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise th... 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
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander,
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, or FAN, does a pass and review of the FAN participating in Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock 2018, host... More
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct a convoy movement, key
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct a convoy movement, key leader engagement and ambush exercise during Flintlock 18 in Niger, Africa April 15, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law ... More
A U.S. military member shares his with camera with
A U.S. military member shares his with camera with a young boy at Saint Vincent Orphanage of Niamey during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 18, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated milita... More
Soldiers of the Chadian Army march in formation during
Soldiers of the Chadian Army march in formation during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 17 Feb.27, 2017. Flintlock is an annual special operations exercise involving more than 20 nation forces that strengthen... More
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of
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 ... 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
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 724th Civil Engineer
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
Armée Nationale Mauritanienne soldiers prepare a new
Armée Nationale Mauritanienne soldiers prepare a new shooting range on the outskirts of Kaedi, Mauritania by emplacing target boards for rifle training during the first day of Flintlock20 on February 17, 2020. ... More
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of
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 an... More
Senegalese Soldiers close the distance after setting
Senegalese Soldiers close the distance after setting an ambush on the oppossing force during a simulated raid, conducted after gathering intelligence in pursuit of malign actors as part of the Flintlock 20 scen... More
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Mullins gives the Nigerien Armed
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Mullins gives the Nigerien Armed Forces officers instructions on the proper way to execute “The Weaver” while 1st Lt. Daniel Godlasky prepares to demonstrate the obstacle. During instruct... 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
Whitney Baird (center), Deputy Assistant Secretary
Whitney Baird (center), Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for West Africa and Security Affairs in the Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Africa Command leadership and U.S. Ambassadors to Burkina Faso, Mali, Maur... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Edward George, 724th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Edward George, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron civil engineer electrical systems craftsman, unravels mule tape while replacing old polyvinyl chloride conduit and wire at Nigerien... More
A squad of Senegalese soldiers assaults the objective
A squad of Senegalese soldiers assaults the objective in a small unit tactics class in Flintlock 18, April 12, 2018 Tahoua, Niger. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement ex... More
Senegalese Soldiers stand on line during training for
Senegalese Soldiers stand on line during training for react to contact April 14, 2018, at Tahoua, Niger. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise.(U.S. Ar... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Rich II, a security
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
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 Col. William K. Uhrag, director of
U.S. Air Force Col. William K. Uhrag, director of communications for Special Operations Command Africa, speaks about the importance of interoperability between African and western militaries during an opening c... More
Nigerien soldiers load their weapons with blank ammunition
Nigerien soldiers load their weapons with blank ammunition before attacking a enemy command and control node, during training at Camp Po, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 20, 2019, during Flintlock 19. Flintlock is an a... More
TAHOUA, Niger - Capt. Neal a U.S. Army Special Forces
TAHOUA, Niger - Capt. Neal a U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment – Alpha Commander in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), addresses dignitaries during the Tahoua opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Becky Smith, 724th Expeditionary
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
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
Nigerien soldiers wait for instructions before attacking
Nigerien soldiers wait for instructions before attacking a enemy command and control node, during training at Camp Po, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 20, 2019, during Flintlock 19. Flintlock is an annual special opera... More
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, commander of Special Operations
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, commander of Special Operations Command Africa, speaks to the Chadian Army during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 17 Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock is an annual special operations exerc... More
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first Women’s Leadership Forum on the eve of International Women’s Day in N'Djamena, Chad, Mar. 7, 2017, as a part of Exercise Flintlock 2017. This leadership discu... More
Amb. Andrew Young, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso,
Amb. Andrew Young, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso, completes a tandem jump with partner nation during airborne operations held as part of Exercise Flintlock 2018 16, 2018 in Burkina Faso. Approximately 1,900 s... More
Nigerien soldiers react to contact as part of tactical
Nigerien soldiers react to contact as part of tactical combat casualty care training during of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 19, 2018. The soldiers were trained by a team of the U.S. Air Force Special ... More
Burkina Faso's President of the Republic, Roch Marc
Burkina Faso's President of the Republic, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré (center) receives a briefing from senior Flintlock leaders, at Camp Zagre, Burkina Faso, on Mar. 1, 2019. Flintlock is an annual special op... More
Ambassador Eric P. Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger,
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 dedicati... More
NIAMEY, Niger – A Nigerien Soldier marches across
NIAMEY, Niger – A Nigerien Soldier marches across the airfield at the start of the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burki... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, speaks to Airmen assigned the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, during a visit Nov. 24, 2016. During a three... More
A Nigerien boy drinks water from a well outside of
A Nigerien boy drinks water from a well outside of Agadez, Niger, July 1, 2019. The well was recently converted to a solar powered well with the help of Air Base 201. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Perry Aston)
Nigerien troops stand in formation prior to the start
Nigerien troops stand in formation prior to the start of the closing ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 20, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exe... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Smith, 724th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Smith, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Civil Engineer Flight heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration craftsman, troubleshoots and diagnoses an electrical pr... 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. Sand storms are a normal occurrence during the summer seasons in Northwest Africa. (U.S. Air Force co... More
The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony
The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force, Jan. 22. The new hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 will ultimately shelter up to two C-130 mobility aircraft,... More
A Senegal Soldier practices Close Quarters Combat as
A Senegal Soldier practices Close Quarters Combat as part of Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 13, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has stren... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Taylor Strickland,
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Taylor Strickland, a heavy equipment operator with the 823 Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron is the youngest airmen deployed to Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger. Strickland along wit... More
Chadian soldiers conduct key leader engagement and
Chadian soldiers conduct key leader engagement and ambush training with 20th Special Forces Group during Flintlock 18 in Niger, Africa April 17, 2018. Flintlock 2018 is hosted by Niger with key outstations at ... More
A Senegalese Soldier secures an enemy combatant while
A Senegalese Soldier secures an enemy combatant while under the cover of smoke during a simulated raid, conducted after gathering intelligence in pursuit of malign actors as part of the Flintlock 20 scenario, n... More
U.S. military personnel interact with children at Saint
U.S. military personnel interact with children at Saint Vincent Orphanage of Niamey during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 18, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enfor... More
Mr. Papa Malick Diaw, the Regional Delegate for Armed
Mr. Papa Malick Diaw, the Regional Delegate for Armed Forces, from the International Committee of the Red Cross, briefs participants of Flintlock 2019 during a class on international human rights at Camp Zagre,... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mackenzie Isidor, 822nd
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
A camel rests in between rides at a bazaar on Nigerien
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
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 822nd Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 822nd Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron pose for a photograph on Feb. 2, 2018 at Air Base 201, Niger. The team recently worked alongside local military members to rescue a two-y... More
Nigerien and American flags are raised at the opening
Nigerien and American flags are raised at the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger on 11 April, 2018. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Smith, 724th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Smith, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Civil Engineer Flight heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration craftsman, troubleshoots a device on a field deployable... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen must deal with frequent dust
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 Brig. Gen. Roy W. Collins, Headquarters
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Roy W. Collins, Headquarters U.S. Air Force director of security forces and deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection, receives a tour of a look-out tower f... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force commander, plays cornhole with Airmen from the 768th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron at Air Base 101, Niamey, Niger, Nov. 23, 2016. During a three day trip, ... More
Senegalese Soldiers pull security as they wait to react
Senegalese Soldiers pull security as they wait to react to contact during Flintlock 2018, April 14, 2018 at Tahoua, Niger. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is d... More
Senegalese Soldiers move detained enemy combatants
Senegalese Soldiers move detained enemy combatants to vehicles to be transported to a different location during a simulated raid, conducted after gathering intelligence in pursuit of malign actors as part of th... More
A Senegalese Soldier practices Close Quarters Combat
A Senegalese Soldier practices Close Quarters Combat techniques as part of Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 13, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise ... 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
A Senegalese soldier applies a tournequet to Staff
A Senegalese soldier applies a tournequet to Staff Sgt. Spencer a U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment – Alpha medical sergeant in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) April 11, 2018 in Tahoua, Niger.... More
Nigerien Armed Forces provide overwatch security with
Nigerien Armed Forces provide overwatch security with a heavy machine gun with 20th Special Forces Group during Flintlock 2018 in Niger, Africa April 16, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstat... 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
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct assault training with
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct assault training with 20th Special Forces Group during Flintlock 2018 in Niger, Africa April 16, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Se... 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
U.S. Airmen assigned the 724th Expeditionary Air Base
U.S. Airmen assigned the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron line up for Thanksgiving lunch at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Nov. 24, 2016. During a three day trip, Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, 3rd Air Force comm... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha
A U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha weapons sergeant in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) demonstrates how to clear a room in a glass house as part of Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, Apri... More
Senior Airmen Joshua Brooks and Jacob Myers, 768th
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
U.S. Ambassador to Mali, Dennis B. Hankins, along with
U.S. Ambassador to Mali, Dennis B. Hankins, along with U.S. Ambassadors to Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Niger and a representative from the Office of Security Cooperation in Chad, participated in discussions about... More
A participant of the 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance
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
Soldiers of the Forces Armiees Nigeriennes participate
Soldiers of the Forces Armiees Nigeriennes participate in the opening ceremonies of Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger on 11 April, 2018. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual Special Opera... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Coleman Crowell, 724th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Coleman Crowell, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Civil Engineer Flight water and fuels maintenance craftsman, uses a pickaxe to locate a burst pipe at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agad... More
Children play soccer during a Special Olympics event
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
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-le... More
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-le... More
A Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldier watches his sector
A Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldier watches his sector of the perimeter in a training mission during Exercise Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 17, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated mil... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jessie Correia, 724th
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jessie Correia, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron civil engineer electrical systems supervisor, and Tech. Sgt. Edward George, 724 EABS CE electrical systems craftsman, work togethe... More
U.S. Army and Czech Republic Special Operations jump
U.S. Army and Czech Republic Special Operations jump masters give hand and arm signals during an airborne operation in N'Djamena, Chad Mar. 4, 2017 as part of Flintlock 17. Flintlock is an annual special opera... More
An enemy combatant fires from cover after coming into
An enemy combatant fires from cover after coming into contact from an ambush set by the Senegalese Army during a simulated raid, conducted after gathering intelligence in pursuit of malign actors as part of the... More
Senior Airman Hayden Hellems, 768th Expeditionary Air
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
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
Airmen deployed to the 324th Expeditionary Reconnaissance
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
Idrissa al Souna, center, translates a document for
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
Wires are displayed on a field deployable environmental
Wires are displayed on a field deployable environmental control unit’s electrical system at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 2, 2021. An FDECU is a cooling unit that is used in all facilities that Air... More
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct key leader engagement
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct key leader engagement training with a 20th Special Forces Group operator during Flintlock 2018 in Niger, Africa April 16, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstatio... More
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first Women’s Leadership Forum on the eve of International Women’s Day in N'Djamena, Chad, Mar. 7, 2017, as a part of Exercise Flintlock 2017. This leadership discu... More
Lt. Col. Marlyce Roth, 724th Expeditionary Air Base
Lt. Col. Marlyce Roth, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, and other Air Force leadership serves Thanksgiving lunch at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Nov. 24, 2016. During a three day trip, Lt. Gen... More
Members of Flintlock practice for a parachute drop
Members of Flintlock practice for a parachute drop during Flintlock 17, the largest annual special operations exercise held in the African continent. Flintlock strengthens security institutions, promotes mult... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ronald E. Jolly Sr., Headquarters
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ronald E. Jolly Sr., Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa director of logistics, engineering and force protection and Brig. Gen. Roy W. Collins, Headquarters U.... More
Aircraft maintainers from the Ohio Air National Guard's
Aircraft maintainers from the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing, prepare their C-130 aircraft for the next day's mission in support of Flintlock 17 military exercise, on Mar. 3, 2017. The Airmen are... More
Airmen assigned to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base
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 soldier in the Chadian Army stands with his country
A soldier in the Chadian Army stands with his country flag, Feb.27, 2017, during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 17. Flintlock is an annual special operations exercise involving more than 20 nation forces th... More
Col. Mounkaila Sofiani, commander of Niger Army’s Regional
Col. Mounkaila Sofiani, commander of Niger Army’s Regional 5th Zone in Diffa, Niger, discusses the challenges that face his troops while speaking with reporters in his office March 6, 2014. He hosted a portion ... 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
A Nigerien commander completes a communications check
A Nigerien commander completes a communications check before attacking a enemy command and control node, during training at Camp Po, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 20, 2019, during Flintlock 19. Flintlock is an annual... More
A RED HORSE bull dozer operator directs a dump truck
A RED HORSE bull dozer operator directs a dump truck where to drop the dirt to level out a future road for the Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, June 30, 2019. Airmen spent a 1000 days building the initial base, a... More