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Air Base 201 Women’s Association builds relationship with Aladab Women’s

Aladab Women’s Association sit and discuss various topics with Air Base 201 Women's Association during a joint women’s association meeting in Aladab, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 26, 2022. The Aladab Women’s Association’s primary source of income comes from harvesting vegetables, dehydrating them and selling them in the market. They use these profits to give back to their community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)
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409th AEG host bazaar, stimulates local economy

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Schmidt, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron member, rides a camel during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 27, 2022. Over 40 local vendors from the city of Agadez and surrounding villages attended the bazaar, selling various goods. U.S. service members purchased approximately 10,532,000 West African CFA francs ($18K USD) worth of goods. Events like these enhance U.S., Niger relationships and stimulate local economic development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)
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409th AEG host bazaar, stimulates local economy

U.S. Air Force Maj. Maribel Seegmiller (right), 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron director of operations, tries on a traditional African dress during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 27, 2022. Over 40 local vendors from the city of Agadez and surrounding villages attended the bazaar, selling various goods. U.S. service members purchased approximately 10,532,000 West African CFA francs ($18K USD) worth of merchandise. Events like these enhance U.S., Niger relationships and stimulate local economic development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)
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409th AEG host bazaar, stimulates local economy

A local vendor helps U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aurelia Maldonado, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron member, try on a traditional African dress during the bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger Feb. 27, 2022. U.S. service members purchased approximately 10,532,000 West African CFA francs ($18K USD) worth of goods during the bazaar. Events like these enhance U.S., Niger relationships and stimulate local economic development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)
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409th AEG host bazaar, stimulates local economy

A U.S. Service member purchases a drum during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger Feb. 27, 2022. U.S. service members purchased approximately 10,532,000 West African CFA francs ($18K USD) worth of goods during the bazaar. Events like these enhance U.S., Niger relationships and stimulate local economic development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)
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409th AEG host bazaar, stimulates local economy

U.S. Service members shop during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 27, 2022. U.S. service members purchased approximately 10,532,000 West African CFA francs ($18K USD) worth of goods during the bazaar. Events like these enhance U.S., Niger relationships and stimulate local economic development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)
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409th AEG host bazaar, stimulates local economy

A local vendor displays his goods during a bazaar at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 27, 2022. Over 40 local vendors from the city of Agadez and surrounding villages attended the bazaar, selling various goods. U.S. service members purchased approximately 10,532,000 West African CFA francs ($18K USD) worth of goods. Events like these enhance U.S., Niger relationships and stimulate local economic development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)
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U.S. air advisors strengthen Nigerien defense capabilities

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

Airman 1st Class Jeremy Witt, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighter, observes Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes)members perform combat life saving skills during training at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Jan. 21, 2022.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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U.S. air advisors strengthen Nigerien defense capabilities

Airman 1st Class Jeremy Witt, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighter, fist-pumps a Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) members at the end of a combat lifesaving skills training at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Jan. 21, 2022. Developing African partner capability while countering violent extremism helps build regional self-reliance and impedes detrimental influences on the continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Longoria)
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U.S. air advisors strengthen Nigerien defense capabilities

Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) members practice splinting and bandaging a wound 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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U.S. air advisors strengthen Nigerien defense capabilities

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Douglas, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron firefighter, answers combat lifesaving skills questions 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 went through an eight-week military operations course 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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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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