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 a child 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)