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  • 435th AEW CC conducts immersion tour in Africa

    U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel C. Clayton, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing commander, speaks with Airmen assigned to the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron at Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 30, 2019. Clayton asked the Airmen what they needed to execute the mission more

  • 475th EABS firefighters host training with Kenya Navy

    Firefighters assigned to the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron hosted a training circuit with the Kenya Navy here, Aug. 29, 2019.Airmen designed the training to build upon the established partnership between the two nations by enforcing teamwork and endurance while enhancing technical

  • 435th AGOW and 435th AEW assumption of command

    U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel C. Clayton, right, assumes command of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 435th Air Expeditionary Wing, from Maj. Gen. John M. Wood, Third Air Force commander, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 16, 2019. The two wings provide battlefield and expeditionary Airmen to

  • Limited VFR operations begin at Nigerien Air Base 201

    A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, lands at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Aug. 3, 2019. This was the first C-130 to land at Air Base 201, marking the beginning of limited Visual Flight Rules operations at the base.

  • Air advisors train with Niger Armed Forces at AB201

    Air advisors assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron conducted training with the Nigerien Armed Forces (French language: Forces Armées Nigeriennes) members on how to clear a building July 10.The training was designed to help the FAN improve their efficiency and security when

  • Kickin' it with Nigeriens

    U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Alex Ferrero, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron security forces member, jumps into the arms of Senior Airman Lexis French, 724th EABS service flight member, after scoring a goal during a soccer game against the Nassara Athletic Club Women’s Soccer Team at the

  • A bazaar day at Nigerien Air Base 201

    Airmen assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group and Soldiers assigned to the civil affairs team, hosted a bazaar at the base, June 30.The bazaar brought in 43 vendors from the local community of Agadez to sell goods to 226 U.S. military members, of which spent a total of $19,011, crushing the

  • AB201 civil engineers build classrooms for Agadez villages

    Nigeriens pose for a photo in front of a classroom at a village in Agadez, Niger, June 27, 2019. The 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron civil engineer flight built the classroom for the village. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

  • 409th Air Expeditionary Group Change of Command 2019

    U.S. Air Force Col. Steven P. Bording, 409th Air Expeditionary Group commander, gives his first speech to the group during the change of command ceremony at Air Base 201, Niger, June 28, 2019. After Creer’s remarks, he gave his first salute to the group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin

  • 82nd ERQS jumps with French for 75th Anniversary of D-Day

    A French service member descends to a drop zone after a free-fall near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 10, 2019. The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron performed free-fall jumps alongside the French to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. The U.S. and French forces perform these exercises

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