C-17 supports French operations in Mali

ISTRES, France – A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from Dover Air Force Base, Del., sits on a loading ramp before flight in Istres, France, Jan. 22, 2013. C-17 crews from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Dover Air Force Base, Del., are here to pilot the C-17 fleets that are being used to transport French supplies, equipment and passengers to Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

C-17 supports French operations in Mali

ISTRES, France – A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from Dover Air Force Base, Del., sits on a loading ramp before flight in Istres, France, Jan. 22, 2013. C-17 crews from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Dover Air Force Base, Del., are here to pilot the C-17 fleets that are being used to transport French supplies, equipment and passengers to Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

C-17 supports French operations in Mali

ISTRES, France - French troops prepare for take-off inside a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft in Istres, France, Jan. 24, 2013. The United States has agreed to help France airlift troops and equipment into Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon) (Released)

U.S. Air Force supports French operations in Mali

ISTRES, France - U.S Lt. Col. Shawn Underwood speaks to press about the U.S. mission in Istres, France, Jan. 24, 2013. The United States has agreed to help France airlift troops and equipment into Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon) (Released)

C-17 supports French operations in Mali

A U.S. Airman directs a French soldier and his military vehicle onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft in Istres, France, Jan. 21, 2013. The United States has agreed to help France airlift troops and equipment into Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Nathanael Callon) (Released)

C-17 supports French operations in Mali

A French military vehicle is secured inside a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft in Istres, France. The United States has agreed to help France airlift troops and equipment into Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon) (Released)

French Mirage

Two French Mirage fighters prepare to refuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, over Africa Jan. 29, 2013. Tankers from RAF Mildenhall, operating from a southwest Europe began flying refueling missions in support of French operations in Mali Jan. 27, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jason Smith)

Sharing knowledge

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Deborah A. MacLean (Top Right), an information officer with the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, explains how the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria assists U.S. Air Forces Africa inform the Nigerian people of future events to Col. Mohammed M. Yerima, Director of Defense Information for the Nigeria armed forces (Top Left), Adedayo Makun, Deputy Director, Directorate of Defense Information, Goodwill Industries, Defense Headquarters Abuja (Top Center), during a media delegation visit at the Headquarters for U.S. Air Forces Africa Public Affairs here Jan. 30. The visit was part of U.S. Africa Command's Media Visit Program. U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman

U.S. AFAFRICA engagements with African nations

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Lt. Col. Cornell A. Burgess, a a political military and regional affairs officer for West Central Africa for the United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Plans, Programs and Analyses Directorate, explains to 12 representatives of the Nigerian media, armed forces and U.S. Embassy how AFAFRICA engages with partner nations across Africa during a media delegation visit here Jan. 30. The visit was part of U.S. Africa Command's Media Visit Program. U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman

Welcome to U.S. Air Forces Africa Headquarters

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Sharpy, Director of Plans, Programs and Analyses for United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, welcomes 12 members of the Nigerian media, armed forces and U.S. Embassy, during a visit at Headquarters Air Forces Africa Public Affairs here Jan. 30. The visit was part of U.S. Africa Command's Media Visit Program. U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. James M. Hodgman

Time to load up

ISTRES, France -- French soldiers load a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III here Jan. 23, 2013, as they prepare to fly to Mali to fight off Islamic extremists that have taken control of a large part of northern Mali. The United States has agreed to help France airlift troops and equipment into Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Richardson) (Released)

Night time loading

ISTRES, France -- U.S. Air Force Airmen load a C-17 Globemaster III Jan. 23, 2013 with French soldiers and cargo in support of France's efforts to increase their presence in Mali where their fighting Islamic extremists who have taken control of much of northern Mali. The United States has agreed to help France airlift troops and equipment into Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Richardson)(Released)