406th AEW News and Articles

Sept. 29, 2023
CSL Manda Bay welcomes SECDEF, Kenya Defence Force leaders

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Kenyan Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Aden Duale visited Cooperative Security Location Manda Bay, Sept. 26, 2023 as part of the larger trip to Africa by Secretary Austin. During the visit, Austin was briefed on the capabilities of U.S.
June 15, 2023
Wing successfully redeploys Airmen before 406th AEW activation

The 435th Air Expeditionary Wing’s staff agencies successfully redeployed U.S. Air Force members from various U.S. Africa Command locations back to their home stations and deployed their replacements for change over, for their summer rotations before transitioning into the 406th Air Expeditionary
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.