Soldiers from the Burkina Faso Army load their gear
Soldiers from the Burkina Faso Army load their gear onto a pallet April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner n... More
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command Africa foreign
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command Africa foreign policy advisor Randall Kaailau, speaks with representatives from Nigeria before the start of the Flintlock 2018 Senior Leadership Seminar in Niamey Nige... More
Lt. Col. Charles Lewis, center left, defense attache at the U.S. embas...
NIAMEY, Niger (Apr. 09, 2018) Lt. Col. Charles Lewis, center left, defense attache at the U.S. embassy in Niamey, alongside representatives from partner nations Chad and Denmark, listens to opening remarks made... More
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes raise flags in preparation for an opening ceremony for Exercise Flintlock 2018 at the Joint Multinational Headquarters in Agadez, Niger, April 10, 2018. Flintl... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Mark, a civil affairs noncommissioned
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Mark, a civil affairs noncommissioned officer, discusses information operations with Maj. Sanogo, an operations officer with the Forces Armees Maliennes during an operational planning exercis... More
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes prepare to raise the Nigerien and U.S. flags during an opening ceremony at the Joint Multinational Headquarters for Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 11, ... More
Dignitaries arrive to the opening ceremony of Flintlock
Dignitaries arrive to the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger on 11 April, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key p... More
Sgt. Joel a U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment
Sgt. Joel a U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment – Alpha communications sergeant in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) teaches a medical class to the Senegalese Army April 11, 2018, Tahoua, Niger. A... More
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander,
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, or FAN, inspects international service members participating in Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock 2018,... More
An Exercise Flintlock opening ceremony was held in
An Exercise Flintlock opening ceremony was held in Burkina Faso April 12, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key pa... More
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of Defense, inspects the troops to start off the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from mo... More
A Senegalese Soldier practices Close Quarters Combat
A Senegalese Soldier practices Close Quarters Combat techniques as part of Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 13, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise ... More
Forces Armées Nigeriennes soldiers conduct close quarters
Forces Armées Nigeriennes soldiers conduct close quarters combat training with U.S. Special Forces advisors during Flintlock 2018 April 13, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated... More
Nigerien soldiers practice urban assault movements
Nigerien soldiers practice urban assault movements while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led,... More
U.S. and partner forces simulate detaining a hostile
U.S. and partner forces simulate detaining a hostile individual for questioning during a Flintlock 18 training exercise in Niger, April 15, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African an... More
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct a convoy movement, key
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct a convoy movement, key leader engagement and ambush exercise during Flintlock 18 in Niger, Africa April 15, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law ... More
Cameroonian soldiers practice aid and litter techniques
Cameroonian soldiers practice aid and litter techniques as part of an exercise during Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 16, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcemen... More
A Malian Soldier is awarded U.S. Jump wings on April
A Malian Soldier is awarded U.S. Jump wings on April 16, 2018, Two Malian soldiers jumped with a U.S forces team during a joint Airborne operation that was conducted near Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Approximatel... More
A Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldier fixes a blank fire
A Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldier fixes a blank fire adapter to his AK-47 prior to embarking on a training mission during Exercise Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 17, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, Afri... More
U.S. military personnel interact with children at Saint
U.S. military personnel interact with children at Saint Vincent Orphanage of Niamey during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 18, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enfor... More
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 18, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-le... More
Nigerien soldiers react to contact during tactical
Nigerien soldiers react to contact during tactical combat casualty care training as part of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 19, 2018. The soldiers were trained by a team of the U.S. Air Force Special Ope... More
Nigerien troops stand in formation prior to the start
Nigerien troops stand in formation prior to the start of the closing ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 20, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exe... More
Senegalese Soldiers react to contact during training
Senegalese Soldiers react to contact during training Apri 14,l 2018 at Tahoua during Flintlock 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen ... More
Soldiers from the Burkina Faso Army load their gear
Soldiers from the Burkina Faso Army load their gear onto a pallet April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner n... More
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command foreign
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command foreign policy advisor Randall Kaailau, speaks with a Denmark special forces group member during a networking session at the Senior Leadership Seminar for Flintlock 18... More
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes raise flags in preparation for an opening ceremony for Exercise Flintlock 2018 at the Joint Multinational Headquarters in Agadez, Niger, April 10, 2018. Flintl... More
1st Sgt. Simon, with the Spanish Naval Special Warfare
1st Sgt. Simon, with the Spanish Naval Special Warfare Force, takes notes alongside Lt. Yerima, with the Nigerian Special Boat Service, during an operational planning exercise at the Joint Multinational Headqua... More
An Exercise Flintlock opening ceremony was held in
An Exercise Flintlock opening ceremony was held in Burkina Faso April 12, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key pa... More
Soldiers of the Forces Armiees Nigeriennes participate
Soldiers of the Forces Armiees Nigeriennes participate in the opening ceremonies of Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger on 11 April, 2018. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual Special Opera... More
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes raise the Nigerien and U.S. flags during an opening ceremony at the Joint Multinational Headquarters for Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flint... More
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander,
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, or FAN, does a pass and review of the FAN participating in Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock 2018, host... More
NIAMEY, Niger – U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks,
NIAMEY, Niger – U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special Operations Command Africa, applauds during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Approximately 1,900 ... More
Two Senegalese Soldiers practice applying a tourniquet
Two Senegalese Soldiers practice applying a tourniquet during a medical class as part of Flintlock 2108 April 11, 2018 in Tahoua, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western... More
Forces Armées Nigeriennes soldiers wait for their turn
Forces Armées Nigeriennes soldiers wait for their turn to conduct close quarters combat training with U.S. Special Forces advisors during Flintlock 2018 April 13, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. Flintlock is an annual, ... More
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-le... More
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct a convoy movement, key
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct a convoy movement, key leader engagement and ambush exercise during Flintlock 18 in Niger, Africa April 15, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law ... More
U.S. Soldiers role play for detainee operations during
U.S. Soldiers role play for detainee operations during a Flintlock 2018 training exercise with partner forces in Niger, April 15, 2018. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Nikia Harvey/Released)
Amb. Andrew Young, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso,
Amb. Andrew Young, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso, completes a tandem jump with partner nation during airborne operations held as part of Exercise Flintlock 2018 16, 2018 in Burkina Faso. Approximately 1,900 s... More
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical Team render aid to a casualty as part of an exercise during Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 16, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations ... More
A Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldier clears an area
A Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldier clears an area in a training mission during Exercise Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 17, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforce... More
A U.S. military member plays soccer with a child at
A U.S. military member plays soccer with a child at Saint Vincent Orphanage of Niamey during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 18, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and... More
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 18, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-le... More
Nigerien soldiers react to contact as part of tactical
Nigerien soldiers react to contact as part of tactical combat casualty care training during of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 19, 2018. The soldiers were trained by a team of the U.S. Air Force Special ... More
Col. Maj. Sani Mahamane Laminou, Flintlock Exercise
Col. Maj. Sani Mahamane Laminou, Flintlock Exercise Director, speaks during the closing ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 20, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African... More
NIAMEY, Niger - Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander,
NIAMEY, Niger - Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special Operations Command Africa, speaks with leaders from partner nation military leaders at the Flintlock 2018 Senior Leadership Seminar in Niamey Niger Apr... More
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes raise flags in preparation for an opening ceremony for Exercise Flintlock 2018 at the Joint Multinational Headquarters in Agadez, Niger, April 10, 2018. (U.S. ... More
Airmen from the West Virginia Air National Guard load
Airmen from the West Virginia Air National Guard load pallets onto a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African an... More
Nigerien and American flags are raised at the opening
Nigerien and American flags are raised at the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger on 11 April, 2018. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise.
A Nigerien Soldier poses for a photo during the Flintlock
A Nigerien Soldier poses for a photo during the Flintlock 2018 opening ceremony in Niamey, Niger April 11, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to... More
An Exercise Flintlock opening ceremony was held in
An Exercise Flintlock opening ceremony was held in Burkina Faso April 12, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key pa... More
A Senegalese soldier applies a tournequet to Staff
A Senegalese soldier applies a tournequet to Staff Sgt. Spencer a U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment – Alpha medical sergeant in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) April 11, 2018 in Tahoua, Niger.... More
U.S. Air Force Col. William K. Uhrag, director of
U.S. Air Force Col. William K. Uhrag, director of communications for Special Operations Command Africa, speaks about the importance of interoperability between African and western militaries during an opening c... More
NIAMEY, Niger – Nigerien Col. Maj. Sani Mahamane Laminou,
NIAMEY, Niger – Nigerien Col. Maj. Sani Mahamane Laminou, Flintlock Exercise Director, speaks during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key... More
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander,
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, or FAN, does a pass and review of the Nigerian detachment participating in Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flin... More
A U.S. Special Operations Soldiers observes as a Senegalese
A U.S. Special Operations Soldiers observes as a Senegalese Soldier shoots during close quarters battle training April 14, 2018 at Tahoua, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African an... More
A Nigerien asks a question about urban assault tactics
A Nigerien asks a question about urban assault tactics while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-... More
A Forces Armées Nigeriennes (FAN) soldier stands guard,
A Forces Armées Nigeriennes (FAN) soldier stands guard, covered in desert sand, dirt and eyes peering behind the shadow of a helmet, awaiting orders from his French counterpart during Flintlock 2018 in Niger, A... More
Nigerien Armed Forces provide overwatch security with
Nigerien Armed Forces provide overwatch security with a heavy machine gun with 20th Special Forces Group during Flintlock 2018 in Niger, Africa April 16, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstat... More
U.S. and partner forces conduct a search on a simulated
U.S. and partner forces conduct a search on a simulated enemy casualty during a react to contact scenario for a Flintlock 18 training exercise in Niger, 16 April 2018. Dynamic training exercises allow partner ... More
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical Team render aid to a casualty as part of an exercise during Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 16, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations ... More
A member of the Burkinabe free fall team lands in front
A member of the Burkinabe free fall team lands in front of local villagers after airborne operations conducted during Flintlock 2018 in Burkina Faso April 16, 2018. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier an... More
Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldiers evacuate a casualty
Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldiers evacuate a casualty in a training mission during Exercise Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 17, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enf... More
Niger Soldiers conduct a simulated mounted patrol during
Niger Soldiers conduct a simulated mounted patrol during exercise Flintlock in Agadez, Niger, April 18, 2018. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc Eric Holman)
A U.S. military member interacts with orphans at Saint
A U.S. military member interacts with orphans at Saint Vincent Orphanage of Niamey during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 18, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and weste... More
A Nigerien soldier posts security while conducting
A Nigerien soldier posts security while conducting tactical combat casualty care training during of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 19, 2018. The soldiers were trained by a team of the U.S. Air Force Spe... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special Operations Command Africa, gives remarks during the closing ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 20, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, wit... More
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command foreign
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command foreign policy advisor Randall Kaailau, speaks with a Belgium special forces group member during a networking session at the Flintlock 2018 Senior Leadership Seminar i... More
A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard
A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard watches the engines during startup April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 Afric... More
Col. Oumarou Aboubacar, Commander of Zone , Forces
Col. Oumarou Aboubacar, Commander of Zone , Forces Armees Nigeriennes speaks at the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger on 11 April, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 A... More
NIAMEY, Niger – Amb. Eric Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador
NIAMEY, Niger – Amb. Eric Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated milit... More
Col. Oumarou Aboubacar, commander of Zone 2, Forces
Col. Oumarou Aboubacar, commander of Zone 2, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, thanks Nigerien and partner forces for helping bring stability to Niger during an opening ceremony at the Joint Multinational Headquarters... More
Senegalese soldiers practice treating chest wounds
Senegalese soldiers practice treating chest wounds during a medical class as a part of Flintlock 2018, April 11, 2018 in Tahoua, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western ... More
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander,
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, or FAN, gives a speech to the dignitaries who attended the Tahoua opening ceremony for Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11... More
Forces Armées Nigeriennes soldiers conduct close quarters
Forces Armées Nigeriennes soldiers conduct close quarters combat training with U.S. Special Forces advisors during Flintlock 2018 April 13, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated... More
U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha
U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha Soldiers in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) train Senegal Soldiers on how to clear a room in a glass house during Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April... More
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-le... More
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical Team provide treatment to a casualty as part of an exercise during Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 16, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from m... More
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct key leader engagement
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct key leader engagement training with 20th Special Forces Group during Flintlock 2018 in Niger, Africa April 16, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burki... More
Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldiers advane on a notional
Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldiers advane on a notional enemy position in a training mission during Exercise Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 17, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated mili... More
A U.S. military member shows an young boy how to use
A U.S. military member shows an young boy how to use a camera at Saint Vincent Orphanage of Niamey during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 18, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated militar... More
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 18, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-le... More
Nigerien soldiers carry a casualty as part of a tactical
Nigerien soldiers carry a casualty as part of a tactical combat casualty care training exercise during of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 19, 2018. The soldiers were trained by a team of the U.S. Air For... More
Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of Defense, speaks
Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of Defense, speaks during the closing ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 20, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western part... More
NIAMEY, Niger - Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander,
NIAMEY, Niger - Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special Operations Command Africa, thanks host nation Niger, for their role and support of Flintlock 2018 during opening remarks of the Senior Leadership Semin... More
A Soldier from the Burkina Faso Army exits a U.S. Air
A Soldier from the Burkina Faso Army exits a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western... More
Col. Oumarou Aboubacar, Commander of Zone , Forces
Col. Oumarou Aboubacar, Commander of Zone , Forces Armees Nigeriennes speaks at the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger on 11 April, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 A... More
Senegalese soldiers practice treating chest wounds
Senegalese soldiers practice treating chest wounds during a medical class as a part of Flintlock 2018, April 11, 2018 in Tahoua, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western ... More
NIAMEY, Niger – Nigerien troops stand in formation
NIAMEY, Niger – Nigerien troops stand in formation prior to the start of the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law... More
Sadou Soloke, the governor of Agadez, Niger, gathers
Sadou Soloke, the governor of Agadez, Niger, gathers with dignitaries from African and western nations at the conclusion of an opening ceremony at the Joint Multinational Headquarters for Exercise Flintlock 201... More
TAHOUA, Niger - Capt. Neal a U.S. Army Special Forces
TAHOUA, Niger - Capt. Neal a U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment – Alpha Commander in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), addresses dignitaries during the Tahoua opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 ... More
A Senegal Soldier practices Close Quarters Combat as
A Senegal Soldier practices Close Quarters Combat as part of Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 13, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has stren... More
Forces Armées Nigeriennes soldiers conduct close quarters
Forces Armées Nigeriennes soldiers conduct close quarters combat training with U.S. Special Forces advisors during Flintlock 2018 April 13, 2018 in Agadez, Niger. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated... More
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements
Nigerien soldiers practice vehicle contact movements while participating in a special forces training exercise during Exercise Flintlock 2018 in Agadez, Niger, April 14, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-le... More
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical Team render aid to a casualty as part of an exercise during Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 16, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated m... More
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct assault training with
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct assault training with 20th Special Forces Group during Flintlock 2018 in Niger, Africa April 16, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Se... More
A Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldier watches his sector
A Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldier watches his sector of the perimeter in a training mission during Exercise Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 17, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated mil... More
A U.S. military member plays with children at Saint
A U.S. military member plays with children at Saint Vincent Orphanage of Niamey during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 18, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Seneg... More
Niger Soldiers conduct a simulated mounted patrol during
Niger Soldiers conduct a simulated mounted patrol during exercise Flintlock in Agadez, Niger, April 18, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are partic... More
Nigerien soldiers conduct tactical combat casualty
Nigerien soldiers conduct tactical combat casualty care training during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 19, 2018. The soldiers were trained by a team of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFS... More