406th AEW News and Articles

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa

Dec. 13, 2019
Brig. Gen. Jolly visits Nigerien Air Base 201

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Ronald Jolly, left, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa director of logistics, engineering and force protection, speaks with Col. Jonathan Creer, 409th Air Expeditionary Group commander, at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Dec. 11, 2019. During his visit to
Dec. 11, 2019
Defenders of Nigerien AB 201: the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron

The 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron’s Raptor 1 and 2 pose for a photo during their perimeter patrol at Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Dec. 9, 2019. The 409th ESFS vigilantly defend the base and its assets through constant patrols, vehicle inspections and the vetting of all
Dec. 11, 2019
Funding the future: 726th EABS Finance and Contracting

Last fiscal year, the 726th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron’s Finance and Contracting Airmen executed more than $22 million, sustaining and building U.S. Air Force missions at three locations across East Africa.
Dec. 4, 2019
Archbishop of U.S. Military Services visits Airmen at Air Base 101

The Archbishop of U.S. Military Services, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, visited U.S. and Italian armed forces members at Nigerien Air Base 101 in Niamey, Niger, Nov. 3, 2019.
Nov. 23, 2019
Feeding the fight: The 776th EABS Services team

The 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron Services team sustains the mission at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, by feeding, housing and providing entertainment to the men and women working on the installation and supporting the U.S. Air Force’s African partners in their efforts to prevent
Nov. 21, 2019
AMMO assembles munitions at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti

U.S. Air Force munitions crew chiefs assigned to the 726th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron use a forklift to transfer munitions parts during a bomb build at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 12, 2019. The 726th EABS Munitions Systems Airmen build, inspect and store all munitions at the airfield,
Nov. 15, 2019
Keeping up with the conditions: 726th EABS Vehicle Maintenance

Whether it is a tanker truck fueling aircraft or a forklift transporting cargo, vehicles are a key component to any Air Force mission. In East Africa, harsh weather conditions, rugged terrain and consistent use takes a toll on these vehicles, and when issues arise, it is time to call the mechanics.
Nov. 12, 2019
Chabelley Airfield’s inaugural Veteran’s Day Ceremony

U.S. Airmen deployed to the 776th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron stand in formation during the first Veteran’s Day Ceremony held at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Nov. 11, 2019. The 776th EABS Airmen held the inaugural ceremony to honor the service members that preceded them, especially the prior
Oct. 30, 2019
Airmen help renovate women’s vocational school in Niger

Airmen deployed to Nigerien Air Base 101 and U.S. Embassy personnel finished remodeling a local women’s vocational school in Niamey, Niger, Oct. 14, 2019.
Oct. 28, 2019
Manda Bay AAFES grand opening

Airmen assigned to the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron welcomed the first Army and Air Force Exchange Service facility at Camp Simba, Manda Bay, Kenya, Oct. 12, 2019.