An interpreter translates a discussion between Ahmed Alasa, the village headmaster of Gofat Est, and the 409th Air Expeditionary Group’s civil affairs team, inside the schoolhouse of Gofat Est, regarding the positive impact of increased water access, Agadez, Niger, May 3, 2022. Niger is a vital partner of AFRICOM, Air Forces Africa, and the 409th AEG in maintaining peacekeeping operations, foreign humanitarian assistance, infectious disease control, and building partner capacity. Relationships built during these events provide the opportunity for increased engagement and partnership


An interpreter translates a discussion between Ahmed Alasa, the village headmaster of Gofat Est, and the 409th Air Expeditionary Group’s civil affairs team, inside the schoolhouse of Gofat Est, regarding the positive impact of increased water access, Agadez, Niger, May 3, 2022. Niger is a vital partner of AFRICOM, Air Forces Africa, and the 409th AEG in maintaining peacekeeping operations, foreign humanitarian assistance, infectious disease control, and building partner capacity. Relationships built during these events provide the opportunity for increased engagement and partnership with the community to increase stability, enable local governments, and improve the quality of life for civilians.


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