Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Eder | AFN Naples | 03.21.2024
a U.S. delegation met with Nigerien officials, expressing concerns over Niger's potential relationships with Russia and Iran, as well as the status of U.S. forces in the country. & U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa concluded participation in exercise Austere Challenge 2024. The two-week, virtual exercise practiced the command's response to a fictional major crisis....
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Eder | AFN Naples | 08.09.2023
The Defense Department's force posture in Niger has not changed, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh. & The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Narvik, Norway for a scheduled port visit to enhance the U.S.-Norway relationship and demonstrate our......
Courtesy Audio | 122nd Fighter Wing | 07.11.2023
(This episode was recorded on July 11, 2023, prior to the military coup in Niger.) Welcome to another episode of Blacksnake Bytes! In this edition, we shine a spotlight on two medical professionals, 1st Lt. Barton and Staff Sgt. Sellers, both hailing from the 122d Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Along with other Indiana Army and Air National Guardsmen, they embarked on several missions......
Audio by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 09.15.2022
Today's Story: A New Partnership with Niger
Courtesy Audio | Naval Postgraduate School | 07.16.2020
Episode 08 - Major Jonathan Fagins - The Art of Persistence and Self-Discipline NPS student Joe Novak sits down and has a drink with U.S. Army Special Forces Officer and NPS Alumnus Major Jonathan Fagins. They discuss how his persistence and self-discipline shaped his success, nuclear weapons, and the importance of enjoying the now. This episode was recorded on July 16, 2020. Segment 1 of......
Audio by Staff Sgt. Anastasia Tompkins | Defense Media Activity - Air Force | 07.08.2019
Today's story: Airmen assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group and soldiers assigned to the civil affairs team, hosted a bazaar at Air Base 201, Niger....
Audio by Staff Sgt. Jonathan A Guzman | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 07.14.2018
Receiving a package at the post office is a normal errand to run but picking up a package from a C-17 while shutting down a commercial runway is whole other deal. Hear how Staff Sergeant Jonathan Guzman witnesses firsthand on how a Logistic team gets it done in West Africa....
Audio by Sgt. Anri Baril | U.S. Africa Command | 04.13.2018
Flintlock 2018 opened April 11, 2018 in Niamey, Niger. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people....
