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409th Air Expeditionary Group civil affairs team fosters enduring partnership with Agadez, Niger

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Matthew Ciesienski, a civil affairs team leader assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, speaks with the mayor of Agadez, Abdourahamane Touraoua, during a meeting to introduce a new civil affairs team from the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion, Agadez, Niger, June 16, 2022. Meetings like these serve as a platform to discuss current and ongoing issues in and around Agadez city while fostering an enduring partnership between the U.S. and the citizens of Niger. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs)

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409th Air Expeditionary Group civil affairs team fosters enduring partnership with Agadez, Niger

U.S. Soldiers from the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, meet with Abdourahamane Touraoua, the mayor of Agadez, to introduce a new civil affairs team from the 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion, Agadez, Niger, June 16, 2022. Meetings like these serve as a platform to discuss current and ongoing issues in and around Agadez city while fostering an enduring partnership between the U.S. and the citizens of Niger. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs)

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Nigerien Air Base 201 bazaar strengthens partnerships and boosts Agadez economy

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Jacobson, commander of the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, purchases goods during a local artisan bazaar at Air Base 201, Niger, June 18, 2022.The bazaar allowed U.S. service members to interact with the surrounding community and produced over $18,000 dollars to be invested back into the local economy. This event is part of U.S. efforts to work with African partners to build upon self-reliance, stability, and prosperity in Niger. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Joaquin Gonzalez)

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Nigerien Air Base 201 bazaar strengthens partnerships and boosts Agadez economy

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Lee, commander of the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, interacts with vendors during a local artisan bazaar at Air Base 201, Niger, June 18, 2022. The bazaar allowed U.S. service members to interact with the surrounding community and produced over $18,000 dollars to be invested back into the local economy. This event is part of U.S. efforts to work with African partners to build upon self-reliance, stability, and prosperity in Niger. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Joaquin Gonzalez)

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Nigerien Air Base 201 bazaar strengthens partnerships and boosts Agadez economy

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, purchase goods during a local artisan bazaar at Air Base 201, Niger, June 18, 2022. The bazaar allowed U.S. service members to interact with the surrounding community and produced over $18,000 dollars to be invested back into the local economy. This event is part of U.S. efforts to work with African partners to build upon self-reliance, stability, and prosperity in Niger. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Joaquin Gonzalez)

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Nigerien Air Base 201 bazaar strengthens partnerships and boosts Agadez economy

Tech. Sgt. Alexander Figalkowski, a communications specialist with the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, purchases goods during a local artisan bazaar at Air Base 201, Niger, June 18, 2022.The bazaar allowed U.S. service members to interact with the surrounding community and produced over $18,000 dollars to be invested back into the local economy. This event is part of U.S. efforts to work with African partners to build upon self-reliance, stability, and prosperity in Niger. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Joaquin Gonzalez)

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Nigerien Air Base 201 bazaar strengthens partnerships and boosts Agadez economy

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christen Clarke, assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, speaks with a vendor during a local artisan bazaar at Air Base 201, Niger, June 18, 2022. The bazaar allowed U.S. service members to interact with the surrounding community and produced over $18,000 dollars to be invested back into the local economy. This event is part of U.S. efforts to work with African partners to build upon self-reliance, stability, and prosperity in Niger. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Joaquin Gonzalez)

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Nigerien Air Base 201 bazaar strengthens partnerships and boosts Agadez economy

U.S. Airmen, Soldiers, and Guardians assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, purchase goods during a local artisan bazaar at Air Base 201, Niger, June 18, 2022. The bazaar allowed U.S. service members to interact with the surrounding community and produced over $18,000 dollars to be invested back into the local economy. This event is part of U.S. efforts to work with African partners to build upon self-reliance, stability, and prosperity in Niger.(U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Staff Sgt. Joaquin Gonzalez)

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USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A soldier from the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes - FAN) disarms a simulated improvised explosive device under the watchful eye of a U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, during a joint counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) exercise at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly, allowing both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs)

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USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A soldier from the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes – FAN) gently brushes away the dirt from a simulated improvised explosive device while a fellow soldier looks on during a joint counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) exercise with U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly, allowing both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs)

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USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A soldier from the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes - FAN) gently brushes away the dirt from a simulated improvised explosive device while fellow soldiers look on during a joint counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) exercise with U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly, allowing both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs)

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USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

Soldiers from the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes - FAN) listen to an interpreter discuss a counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) training scenario during a joint exercise with U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly, allowing both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs)

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USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, briefs soldiers from the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes - FAN) about a counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) training scenario during a joint exercise at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly, allowing both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs)

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USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, buries a training device during a joint counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) exercise with soldiers from the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes - FAN) at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly, allowing both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs)

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USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, buries a training device during a joint counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) exercise with soldiers from the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes - FAN) at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly, allowing both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs)

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USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, buries a training device during a joint counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) exercise with soldiers from the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes - FAN) at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly, allowing both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs)

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Humanitarian mission

A member of the Forces Armees Nigeriennes Action Civil‐Militaire plays football with children in Teghazert, Niger on Sept 8, 2021. Footballs, due to their popularity with the youth, are regularly donated along with other items. (Courtesy photo)

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Humanitarian mission

Teghazert leaders pose in front of donated items with members of the U.S. civil affairs, Forces Armees Nigeriennes Action Civil‐Militaire, and U.S. military personnel from Nigerien Air Base 201 in Teghazert, Niger on Sept 8, 2021. U.S. military personnel accompanied the civil affairs teams to congratulate the new village chief and establish positive relationships between Nigerien Air Base 201 and Teghazert. (Courtesy photo)

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Humanitarian mission

Members of the U.S. civil affairs and Forces Armees Nigeriennes Action Civil‐Militaire teams unload humanitarian supplies in Teghazert, Niger on Sept 8, 2021. U.S. civil affairs teams have accomplished more than 1,000 civil engagements with local schools, women’s groups, and civilian leadership in Niger, helping to improve public understanding and appreciation of joint security operations. (Courtesy photo)

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Bazzar at AB 201 stimulates local economy

A U.S. service member assigned to Nigerien Air Base 201 browses through a vendor’s inventory during a bazaar at the base in Agadez, Niger, June 20, 2021. Members of Air Base 201 successfully injected more than 4.2 million West African CFA Franc which is approximately 14 thousand dollars into the local economy.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jan K. Valle)

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