Army Corps of Engineers in Africa

While searching for Corp of Engineer links for my teenage son, I came across the following and thought I would share it here.

clipped from www.nab.usace.army.mil           Stepping into Africa Story By: Katisha Draughn Public Affairs Office                 Ken Baumgardt takes a soil sample at Niger Air Force Base as a local African guide helps him. Baumgardt deployed to Africa in January to help with construction activities at the air force base which is located at the Niamey Airport.  Photo by Tania Smith, Europe District When Ken Baumgardt stepped into Africa, he stepped into           a whole new world.         After a 4-hour flight from Hamburg, Germany, to Paris           and a 12-hour flight to Niamey, Niger, Baumgardt walked into the airport           terminal and was greeted with the aroma of a mixture of burning rubbish           and barbeque meat. After locating his luggage, he was immediately approached           by porters trying to earn tips by helping him carry his belongings.           Walking outside, he saw approximately 50 kids begging patrons for change.           Baumgardt was embarking on a new and unforgettable experience.