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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 Airmen train Nigerien Armed Forces

Senior Airmen Jamille Jones, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisors, fist-pumps a Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) members at the end of a close-quarters battle scenario at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 3, 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 courtesy photo by Capt. Brian Tabares)

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409th AEG Airmen train Nigerien Armed Forces

Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes), practice clearing a building during close-quarters battle training at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 3, 2022. The training was taught by the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisors, as a part of an eight-week course, to strengthen defense capabilities, while enhancing the long-standing military-to-military partnerships with African nations. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Capt. Keith Richards)

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409th AEG Airmen train Nigerien Armed Forces

The 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisors provided close-quarters battle training to the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes), at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 3, 2022 This training is part of an eight-week course, where 30 FAN members trained on various tactics to help strengthen FANdefense capabilities and counter-transnational threats. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Capt. Keith Richards)

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409th AEG Airmen train Nigerien Armed Forces

Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes),practice entering a building during close-quarters battle training at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Feb. 3, 2022. The training was taught by the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron air advisors, as a part of an eight-week course, to strengthen FAN defense capabilities, while enhancing the long-standing military-to-military partnerships with African nations. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Capt. Brian Tabares)

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

U.S. and Nigerien officials cut a ceremonial ribbon in front of the second C-130 Hercules aircraft delivered to Niger during a Dec. 7, 2021, ceremony at Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger. Niger received the second of three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. on Nov. 9, 2021. 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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Niger receives second U.S. C-130 to support enduring Sahel operations

Two C-130H Hercules delivered to the Nigerien Armed Forces sit side-by-side on the Niamey flightline during a Dec. 7, 2021, ceremony at the Nigerien Air Base 101, Niger. Niger received the first of the three scheduled C-130 aircraft deliveries by the U.S. in January 2021. The second was delivered in November 2021. 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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Blast from the past: Service members compete in Noble Skywave

Senior Airman Jesse Lee, 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron radio and satellite communications technician, talks to another player in Latvia using high frequency (HF) radio calls during Noble Skywave Global HF competition at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct 27, 2021. Noble Skywave is an annual competition hosted by the Canadian Armed Forces to test and strengthen expertise in HF radio communications. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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Blast from the past: Service members compete in Noble Skywave

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Stephen Paice, 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron radio frequency NCO in charge, assist U.S. Army Sergeant Taylor Post, Task Force Iron Grey Battle Company lead radio technician, with manipulating radio waves while talking to someone at a different station during Noble Skywave Global High Frequency (HF) competition at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Oct 27, 2021. Noble Skywave is a 60-hour event, where teams have to demonstrate the ability to make HF radio transmission around the world. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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