June 18, 2022 Nigerien Air Base 201 bazaar strengthens partnerships and boosts Agadez economy The 409th Air Expeditionary Group hosted a local artisan bazaar on June 18, generating more than $18,000, or 11.6 million Central African francs, to boost the local economy.
June 16, 2022 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, met with Abdourahamane Touraoua, the mayor of Agadez, during a farewell visit after completing their tour of duty in West Africa.
June 15, 2022 U.S. Airmen and Soldiers build a swing set and relations at Chabelley Village, Djibouti U.S. Airmen and Soldiers deployed to East Africa, invested time building a swing set and relationships during a visit with their neighbors at the village of Chabelley recently.
June 3, 2022 USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, conducted a joint counter-improvised explosive device exercise with Soldiers from the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes - FAN) at the FAN’s Genie Compound here May
May 31, 2022 449th Air Expeditionary Group welcomes a new commander to Djibouti The 449th Air Expeditionary Group welcomed a new commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Chambers, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 31.
May 31, 2022 409th Air Expeditionary Group civil affairs strengthens partnerships in Niger U.S. service members assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group recently met with the village chief of Attimick, Niger and discussed ways to achieve sustainable economic growth for the village and its residents.
May 28, 2022 409th Air Expeditionary Group welcomes new commander to Niger With more than 70 Airmen, colleagues, and mission partners present, U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Lee took command of the 409th Air Expeditionary Group during a change of command ceremony, May 28.
May 25, 2022 Enduring partnership: U.S. Soldiers create English discussion group in Niger U.S. Soldiers from the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, recently created weekly English discussion groups with students and young professionals in Agadez, Niger.
May 25, 2022 U.S Air Force firefighters and Army medics hone readiness skills at Chabelley Airfield U.S. Air Force fire protection specialists with the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron fire department recently conducted joint training with U.S. Army medics from the 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti.
May 19, 2022 U.S. service members deliver school and medical supplies to village in Niger U.S. service members assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group recently visited Azel Ecole, home to the largest school in the area northeast of Agadez city - hosting 266 students in both primary and secondary school.