German army to vacate Niger air base in August

The German army will end operations at its air base in Niger by August 31 following the breakdown of talks with the Sahel country’s ruling junta, Germany’s defense ministry said Saturday. All Bundeswehr soldiers stationed at the base will be Read More …

Germany to keep military base in Niger open under temporary deal, Berlin says

Germany will keep its military air transport hub in Niger’s capital Niamey open for now, the defence ministry in Berlin said late on Tuesday, shortly after the European Union announced it would end its military mission in the country by Read More …

U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers earned the prestigious German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge during a competition on Fort Campbell in late August. More than 70 American Soldiers from the 52nd Ordnance Group (EOD) and other Read More …