409th Air Expeditionary Group civil affairs strengthens partnerships in Niger
A U.S. Soldier from the 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to the 409th Air Expeditionary Group, plays soccer with children from the village of Attimick, Niger, during an engagement between his team and the village chief, May 18, 2022. These engagements serve as a tool used by civil affairs to gather information and build rapport within the local community, strengthening a long-standing partnership between the U.S. and the citizens of Niger. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs)