U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brad Harbaugh, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron commander, laughs with members of the Forces Armées Nigeriennes and Agadez civic leaders during a social gathering at Nigerien Air Base 201’s dining facility, Feb. 21, 2018. The U.S. military is in Agadez at the request of the Government of Niger, and remains committed to helping its African partners protect their borders with matters of national security, and with other efforts important to the citizens of Niger. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Wilson)