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U.S. air advisors strengthen Nigerien defense capabilities

Three Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) members, practice a tactical carry taught to them by the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisors and 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighters at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Jan. 21, 2022. The 409th ESFS hosted an eight-week course to train the FAN on various tactics such as combat lifesaving skills, weapon maneuvers, vehicle searches and patrol movements to counter the escalating violent extremism in the tri-border region of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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U.S. servicewomen forge women’s empowerment in Agadez

Airman 1st Class Brielee Lucero, Air Base 201 Women’s Association member, is fitted for a dress by a member of the Tedhilt Women’s Association during an International Women’s Day celebration in Agadez, Niger, March 6, 2022. Tedhilt Women’s Association offers a two-year program, which teaches women how to use a sewing machine and build a business to become financially secure. AB 201 Women’s Association supported the Tedhilt Women’s Association by purchasing approximately 250,000 West African CFA francs ($420 USD) of handmade scarfs, ceramic sculptures, received henna tattoos and commissioned four dresses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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U.S. servicewomen forge women’s empowerment in Agadez

A member of the Air Base 201 Women’s Association receives a henna tattoo from a member of the Tedhilt Women’s Association in Agadez, Niger, March 6, 2022. The AB201 Women’s Association and Tedhilt Women’s Association held a panel discussion during an International Women’s Day celebration. The event provided the women the opportunity to discuss their perspectives on leadership and female empowerment. The AB201 Women’s Association supported the Tedhilt Women’s Association by purchasing approximately 250,000 West African CFA francs ($420 USD) of handmade scarfs, ceramic sculptures, received henna tattoos and commissioned four dresses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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U.S. servicewomen forge women’s empowerment in Agadez

Two members of the Tedhilt Women’s Association show members of the Air Base 201 Women’s Associations their sewing projects in Agadez, Niger, March 6, 2022. Tedhilt Women’s Association offers a two-year program, which teaches women how to use a sewing machine and build a business to become financially secure. The AB201 Women’s Association supported the Tedhilt Women’s Association by purchasing approximately 250,000 West African CFA francs ($420 USD) of handmade scarfs, ceramic sculptures, received henna tattoos and commissioned four dresses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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U.S. servicewomen forge women’s empowerment in Agadez

U.S. Army Spc. Mary Leszczuk, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion airborne specialist, explains women’s day to the members of the Air Base 201 Women’s Association and the members of Tedhilt Women’s Association in Agadez, Niger, March 6, 2022. The two associations celebrated International Women’s Day and discussed the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Events like this provide an opportunity to strengthen their relationship with one another and learn about each other’s day-to-day life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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409th AEG Airmen train Nigerien Armed Forces

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Parker, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisor laughs at a joke from a Niger Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) member during a training event at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 17, 2022. The training included detaining, handcuffing, individual and vehicle searches to help strengthen FAN defense capabilities in support of a more secure, stable Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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409th AEG Airmen train Nigerien Armed Forces

Niger Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) members watch their counterparts search a vehicle during a training event at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 17, 2022. Thirty FAN members received training from the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisors on various tactics to help strengthen their defense capabilities to better counter-transnational threats. Training alongside our African partners forges strategic relationships, and builds the operational confidence to cohesively join forces anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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409th AEG Airmen train Nigerien Armed Forces

A Niger Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) member searches a vehicle during a training event at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 17, 2022. Vehicle searches are part of an eight-week military operations course taught by 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisors to strengthen defense capabilities, while enhancing the long-standing military-to-military U.S. and Niger partnership. Training alongside our African partners forges strategic relationships, and builds the operational confidence to cohesively join forces anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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409th AEG Airmen train Nigerien Armed Forces

Two Niger Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) members practice vehicle searches during a training event at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 17, 2022. The 409th ESFS hosted an eight-week course to train the FAN on various tactics such as combat lifesaving skills, weapon maneuvers, vehicle searches and patrol movements to better counter the escalating violent extremism in the tri-border region of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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Adapt and overcome! Airmen in Africa modify guard towers

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Carlson, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron plans and programs, demonstrates the increased visibility the updated firing port shields provide for the guard towers at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 8, 2022. Four innovative Airmen developed tower modifications creating a better firing platform, increased field of view and a more comfortable work environment for Defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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Adapt and overcome! Airmen in Africa modify guard towers

Security Forces members from the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron developed an innovative plan to make improvements to the guard towers at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger. The modifications included a better firing platform, increased field of view and a more comfortable work environment for Defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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Adapt and overcome! Airmen in Africa modify guard towers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luke Gorst, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron (ESFS) vehicle control officer, uses a plasma cutter to cut guard tower firing port shields at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 8, 2022. The expanded firing port increases field of view while creating a better firing platform for security forces members providing base security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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Adapt and overcome! Airmen in Africa modify guard towers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luke Gorst, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron vehicle control officer, uses a plasma cutter to cut a guard tower firing port shield at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 8, 2022. Security forces members developed improvements for the guard towers which included modified firing ports to create a better firing platform and increased field of view for Defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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Adapt and overcome! Airmen in Africa modify guard towers

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Carlson, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron plans and program, demonstrates how the expanded firing port increases field of view for Defenders at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 8, 2022. Modifications to the towers created a better firing platform, increased field of view and a more comfortable work environment for Defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Stephanie Longoria)

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409th AEG train Nigerien Armed Forces

220121-F-EI771-0143 Airman 1st Class Jeremy Witt, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighter, observes the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) members practicing splints and bandages during a combat lifesaving skills training at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Jan. 21, 2022.This training is part of an eight-week military operations course taught by the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisors and 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighters to strengthen defense capabilities, while enhancing the long-standing military-to-military partnerships with African nations. Training alongside our African partners forges strategic relationships, and builds the operational confidence to cohesively join forces anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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409th AEG train Nigerien Armed Forces

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Douglas, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighter, demonstrates how to sling an arm injury during a training with Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Jan. 21, 2022. Thirty FAN members attended an eight-week military operations course to enhance their ability to disrupt, degrade and neutralize violent extremist organizations in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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409th AEG train Nigerien Armed Forces

Three Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) members, practice a tactical carry taught to them by the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisors and 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighters at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Jan. 21, 2022. The 409th ESFS hosted an eight-week course to train the FAN on various tactics such as combat lifesaving skills, weapon maneuvers, vehicle searches and patrol movements to enhance their ability to counter escalating violent extremism in the tri-border region of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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409th AEG train Nigerien Armed Forces

Three Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) members, practice combat lifesaving skills taught to them by the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisors and 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighters at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Jan. 21, 2022. The 409th ESFS hosted an eight-week course to train the FAN on various tactics such as combat lifesaving skills, weapon maneuvers, vehicle searches and patrol movements to enhance their ability to counter escalating violent extremism in the tri-border region of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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409th AEG train Nigerien Armed Forces

The 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisors, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighters and Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes), take a group photo after training at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Jan. 21, 2022 This training is part of an eight-week course, in which 30 FAN members trained on a variety of tactics to help strengthen their defense capabilities and counter-transnational threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sergeant Stephanie Longoria)

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Niger receives second U.S. C-130 to support enduring Sahel operations

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen James Kriesel, USAFE-AFAFRICA National Guard assistant to the commander, gives remarks during the C-130 Hercules delivery ceremony, Dec. 7, 2021, at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger. Niger received the second of three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in November. The addition of C-130s to the Nigerien Armed Forces fleet places Niger among 70 others nations with this airlift capability and marks the enduring commitment of the U.S. Air Force to support continued humanitarian operations and counter violent extremist organizations missions throughout the Sahel alongside Nigerien Air Force partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)

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