Senegalese soldiers practice exiting the ramp of a
Senegalese soldiers practice exiting the ramp of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 in Bamako, Mali, on Nov. 12, 2008. The rehearsal was just prior to an actual infiltration and extraction exercise in support of Flintlock.
Members of Flintlock practice for a parachute drop
Members of Flintlock practice for a parachute drop during Flintlock 17, the largest annual special operations exercise held in the African continent. Flintlock strengthens security institutions, promotes mult... More
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, commander of Special Operations
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, commander of Special Operations Command Africa, speaks to the Chadian Army during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 17 Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock is an annual special operations exerc... More
Special operations forces personnel from the Moroccan
Special operations forces personnel from the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces conduct a training session on tactical combat casualty care during Exercise Flintlock 2017. The FAR personnel were joined by their partne... More
A Chadian Army Soldier who is a simulated casualty
A Chadian Army Soldier who is a simulated casualty awaits medical assistance during a simulated assault in Faya-Largeau, Chad Mar. 3, 2017 as part of Flintlock 17. Flintlock is an annual special operations exe... More
U.S. Army Special Operations soldier scans for the
U.S. Army Special Operations soldier scans for the C-130 aircraft during a static line jump and airdrop in N'Djamena, Chad Mar. 4, 2017 as part of Flintlock 17. Flintlock is an annual special operations exerci... More
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first Women’s Leadership Forum on the eve of International Women’s Day in N'Djamena, Chad, Mar. 7, 2017, as a part of Exercise Flintlock 2017. This leadership discu... More
Burkina Faso Soldiers practice room clearing techniques
Burkina Faso Soldiers practice room clearing techniques with training rounds March 8, 2017 at Camp Zagre, Burkina Faso. Soldiers are scheduled to learn small unit tactics, combat life saver, close quarters batt... More
Andrew Young, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso, gave
Andrew Young, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso, gave a speech thanking U.S. Special Operation Forces and Burkina Faso soldiers for participating in Flintlock 2017 during a closing ceremony March 16, 2017 at Camp... 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 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
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
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
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
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
A Burkinan Soldier stands guard at the Loumbila base
A Burkinan Soldier stands guard at the Loumbila base camp in Burkina Faso during one the first days of in processing for Exercise Flintlock 2019, on 12 Feb. The Flintlock series of exercises provide military tr... More
Local Burkinabe children pose for a picture while U.S.
Local Burkinabe children pose for a picture while U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 122nd Civil Affairs Team conduct a site survey to evaluate a medical clinic in Loumbila, Burkina Faso, Feb. 13, 2019. Through... More
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to 3rd Special Forces
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) assemble a satellite antenna in Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 13, 2019, during exercise Flintlock 2019. The system will be used to keep the mix ... More
Mr. Papa Malick Diaw, the Regional Delegate for Armed
Mr. Papa Malick Diaw, the Regional Delegate for Armed Forces, from the International Committee of the Red Cross, briefs participants of Flintlock 2019 during a class on international human rights at Camp Zagre,... More
Malian soldiers participate in combat reload drills
Malian soldiers participate in combat reload drills in Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 14, 2019. The Malian soldiers are deployed to Burkina Faso to participate in Flintlock 2019 and enhance various tactical and te... More
Mr. Papa Malick Diaw, the Regional Delegate for Armed
Mr. Papa Malick Diaw, the Regional Delegate for Armed Forces, from the International Committee of the Red Cross, briefs participants of Flintlock 2019 during a class on international human rights at Camp Zagre,... More
Malian Soldier participate in combat reload drills
Malian Soldier participate in combat reload drills guided by Czech special forces soldiers in Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 14, 2019. The Mali Soldiers are deployed to Burkina Faso to attend Flintlock 2019 to enh... More
A Czech Special Forces Soldier observes Malian Soldiers
A Czech Special Forces Soldier observes Malian Soldiers as they tend to a simulated injured soldier during Flintlock 2019 medical training in Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 16, 2019. The medical training provides ... More
A Czech Special Forces soldier instructs Malian soldiers
A Czech Special Forces soldier instructs Malian soldiers to shoot at a specific target during a Flintlock 2019 training event near Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 17, 2019. Approximately 2,000 service members from ... More
A Loumbila health clinic doctor talks to an U.S. Army
A Loumbila health clinic doctor talks to an U.S. Army doctor about illnesses such as malaria and the effects to the local populace on Feb. 18th, 2019 during a Flintlock 2019 civil affairs engagement. Engagement... More
A Czech Special Forces Soldier observes Malian soldiers
A Czech Special Forces Soldier observes Malian soldiers as they fire their AK-47 rifles near base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 19, 2019. The training event is part of exercise Flintlock 2019 and enhan... More
Chadian Army Maj. Ahmat Ali Abramane (right), applies
Chadian Army Maj. Ahmat Ali Abramane (right), applies moulage to a soldier during a class on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, at Camp Pô, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 20, 2019. Flintlock is an annual special operation... More
Nigerien soldiers load their weapons with blank ammunition
Nigerien soldiers load their weapons with blank ammunition before attacking a enemy command and control node, during training at Camp Po, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 20, 2019, during Flintlock 19. Flintlock is an a... More
A Portuguese Special Forces soldier briefs Burkina
A Portuguese Special Forces soldier briefs Burkina Faso soldiers before a breaking contact training drill on base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. The training event is part of exercise Flintloc... More
A U.S. soldier from 95th Civil Affairs Brigade shakes
A U.S. soldier from 95th Civil Affairs Brigade shakes hands with a village leader near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. Burkinabe soldiers led the key leader engagement with village leaders in... More
Maj. Cko Didace Da, a Burkinabe Operations officer,
Maj. Cko Didace Da, a Burkinabe Operations officer, prepares his briefing for the 4 p.m. commander's briefing, at Camp Zagre, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 26, 2019. Flintlock is an annual special operations and Stat... More
A Malian soldier watches a movie during Exercise Flintlock
A Malian soldier watches a movie during Exercise Flintlock 2019 on base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 24, 2019. The U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso presented the movie along with popcorn and drinks in order to ... More
Guinean soldiers pull security during a simulated terrorist
Guinean soldiers pull security during a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 26, 2019. The close quarters battle training event gives the soldiers an opportunity to have hands on prac... More
A member of the Burkinabe Special Program Embassy
A member of the Burkinabe Special Program Embassy Augmentation Response (SPEAR) unit searches a role player during a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Feb. 27, 2019 during Flintlock 2019. ... More
Burkinabe cermonial display at Flintlock 19
A sword and rifle form a display used by Burkinabe soldiers as they practice for closing ceremonies, at Camp Zagre, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 27, 2019. Flintlock is an annual special operations and State Departme... More
Burkina Faso's President of the Republic, Roch Marc
Burkina Faso's President of the Republic, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré (center) receives a briefing from senior Flintlock leaders, at Camp Zagre, Burkina Faso, on Mar. 1, 2019. Flintlock is an annual special op... More
Range pace count. Senegal, West Africa
Soldiers of Sénégal’s military forces count paces required to traverse a newly created shooting range in Kaedi, Mauritania on Feb. 14, 2020. During exercise Flintlock 2020, Sénégal’s military forces assumed dut... More
Members of the Guinea Armed Forces practice advanced
Members of the Guinea Armed Forces practice advanced weapons techniques during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, Feb. 15, 2020. The Flintlock exercise, undertaken by approximately 1,600 service members fr... More
Flintlock 2020 - A man in camouflage holding a machine gun
Members of the Guinea armed forces practice advanced weapons techniques during the Flintlock Exercise in Nouakchott, Mauritania on Feb. 15, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, African-led integrated military and law ... More
Members of the Guinea Armed Forces practice advanced
Members of the Guinea Armed Forces practice advanced weapons techniques during the Flintlock Exercise in Nouakchott, Mauritania, Feb. 15, 2020. This year’s iteration of Flintlock will build on the success of pr... More
Guinea Armed Forces begin Flintlock 2020
Members of the Guinea Armed Forces practice advanced weapons techniques during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, Feb. 15, 2020. Flintlock is an African-led, integrated military and law enforcement annual ... More
Members of the Chadian Army prepare to board a U.S.
Members of the Chadian Army prepare to board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Dakar, Senegal, Feb. 17, 2020. Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron provided aerial support for those participatin... More
Flintolock 2020 - A group of men standing next to each other in front ...
Mauritanian soldiers are screened for the Coronavirus during the opening days of Flintlock 20 near Kaedi, Mauritania, Feb. 12, 2020. Screening took place as a preventive measure to mitigate contraction of the v... More
Mauritanian marching bandsmen perform at the Flintlock
Mauritanian marching bandsmen perform at the Flintlock 20 opening ceremony in Atar, Mauritania, Feb. 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key p... More
Mauritanian soldiers stand in formation during the
Mauritanian soldiers stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Flintlock 20 near Atar, Mauritania, Feb 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengt... More
Partner forces discuss, share equipment capabilities during Flintlock ...
Mauritanian Air Force Lt. Mouhamed El Hafedh showcases airframe features to partner forces during Flintlock 20 near Atar, Mauritania, Feb., 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual integrated military and law enforceme... More
A Mauritanian soldier takes a firing stance as a Moroccan
A Mauritanian soldier takes a firing stance as a Moroccan Special Forces (M-SOF) soldier tests his stability prior to conducting a range during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock... More
Burkinabe soldiers refine individual weapon reloading
Burkinabe soldiers refine individual weapon reloading techniques during Flintlock 20 near base camp Thies, Senegal, Feb. 19, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that h... More
Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, Grupo de Accion
Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, Grupo de Accion Rapida (GAR, or Fast Action Group), and the Mauritanian Group d’Action Rapide - Surveillance et Intelligence (GAR-SI), use a sand table while discussing close... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Castellano,
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Castellano, attached to Regional Media Center Europe and Europe AFN, interviews a Burkinabe soldier as they exercise tactical combat casualty care, training that reinforce... More
A C-130J Super Hercules flies at low altitudes over
A C-130J Super Hercules flies at low altitudes over Mauritania, Feb. 21, 2020. While participating in exercise Flintlock 20, members of the 37th Airlift Squadron were able to practice maneuvers like low-level f... More
Burkinabe soldiers pull security in the surrounding
Burkinabe soldiers pull security in the surrounding area during a simulated presence patrol exercise near base camp Thies, Senegal on Feb. 22, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforceme... More
U.S. Army Civil Affairs Sgt. Jordan Banks, assigned
U.S. Army Civil Affairs Sgt. Jordan Banks, assigned to 91st Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), briefs Mauritanian Army Civil Affairs medic Sgt. Ahmed Souffi on employing the medical equipment in his aid bag ne... More
U.S. Civil Affairs Capt. Aaron Leopold, left, and Capt.
U.S. Civil Affairs Capt. Aaron Leopold, left, and Capt. Will O’Neill, assigned to 91st Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), prepare a drop zone in order to receive a humanitarian assistance drop full of medical ... More
African partner nation military members assault a truck
African partner nation military members assault a truck holding enemy forces, as part of a simulated vehicle interdiction exercise near Nouakchott, Mauritania on Feb. 24, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrate... More
Mauritanian Civil Affairs Team Doctor Capt. Mohamed
Mauritanian Civil Affairs Team Doctor Capt. Mohamed Eyada, left, and Team Sergeant Staff Sgt. Hawa Abou Ly, right, examines a patient and prescribes medication during a Mauritanian & U.S. Civil Affairs Medical ... More
Members of the Republic of Guinea’s armed forces escort
Members of the Republic of Guinea’s armed forces escort hostages as they exfil from their target during a simulated raid as part of the Flintlock Exercise in Nouakchott, Mauritania on Feb. 26, 2020. Flintlock i... More
Mauritanian Soldiers search a simulated casualty while
Mauritanian Soldiers search a simulated casualty while practicing small unit tactics as part of the Flintlock Exercise in Nouakchott, Mauritania on Feb. 27, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, African-led integrated ... More
African partner nation military members assault a villa
African partner nation military members assault a villa while practicing small unit tactics as part of the Flintlock Exercise in Nouakchott, Mauritania on Feb. 27, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, African-led inte... More
African partner nation military members march together
African partner nation military members march together while signing cadence following the final exercise during the Flintlock Exercise in Nouakchott, Mauritania on Feb. 27, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, Africa... More
African partners celebrate the conclusion of Flintlock
African partners celebrate the conclusion of Flintlock 20, after two weeks of intense training with U.S. and international forces, near Thies, Senegal on Feb. 28, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated milita... 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
A Forces Armee Nigeriennes soldier practices evaluating
A Forces Armee Nigeriennes soldier practices evaluating a casualty in a simulated scenario during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger. Niger was one of seven African nations to host the exercise.
An Airman from the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th
An Airman from the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing, marshalls a C-130 aircraft after the day's mission in support of Flintlock 17 military exercise, on Mar. 3, 2017. The Airmen are providing daily... More
Soldiers of the Chadian Army raise the flags of partner
Soldiers of the Chadian Army raise the flags of partner nations participating in Flintlock 17 during the opening ceremony 17 Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock is an annual special operations exercise involving more tha... More
Special operations forces personnel from the Moroccan
Special operations forces personnel from the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces conduct a training session on tactical combat casualty care during Exercise Flintlock 2017. The FAR personnel were joined by their partne... More
U.S. Special Forces Soldiers observe Burkina Faso Soldiers
U.S. Special Forces Soldiers observe Burkina Faso Soldiers during a react to contact practical exercise March 1, 2017 at Camp Zagre, Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso is one of seven host nations and one of over 20 pa... More
Soldiers from the Chadian Army prepare for a beach
Soldiers from the Chadian Army prepare for a beach infiltration during the maritime training on the Chari River in N'Djamena, Chad Mar. 3, 2017 as part of Flintlock 17. The Chadian soldiers were simulating weap... More
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first Women’s Leadership Forum on the eve of International Women’s Day in N'Djamena, Chad, Mar. 7, 2017, as a part of Exercise Flintlock 2017. This leadership discu... More
A Chadian Army Soldier assists a simulated casualty
A Chadian Army Soldier assists a simulated casualty during a simulated assault in Faya-Largeau, Chad Mar. 3, 2017 as part of Flintlock 17. Flintlock is an annual special operations exercise involving more than ... More
U.S. Army Special Operations soldiers plus their
U.S. Army Special Operations soldiers plus their multinational partners parachute to a drop Zone during a static line jump and airdrop in N'Djamena, Chad Mar. 4, 2017 as part of Flintlock 17. Flintlock is an a... More
A Burkina Faso soldier exits a room after a close quarter
A Burkina Faso soldier exits a room after a close quarter combat drill March 8, 2017 at Camp Zagre, Burkina Faso. This military interoperability results in improved security and stability for the region and the... 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