USAF explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint training with Nigerien Armed Forces
A soldier from the Nigerien Armed Forces disarms a simulated improvised explosive device under the watchful eye of a U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group during a joint counter improvised explosive device exercise at the FAN’s Genie Compound in Agadez, Niger, May 19, 2022. These C-IED joint training opportunities occur twice weekly for both the FAN and U.S. forces to hone and bolster their skill sets, enabling increased security and stability for the government of Niger and its citizens.
By Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs, 435th Air Expeditionary WingAir Base 201, NigerMay 19, 2022