U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Vince McLean observes Burkinabe
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Vince McLean observes Burkinabe armed forces students as they gather data as they prepare a load plan for a C-130 aircraft during Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Team training in... More
Sgt. Eric Edwards, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose
Sgt. Eric Edwards, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, advises the Burkinabé Gendarmerie on proper crowd-control formations in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Nov. 12, 2013... More
Intelligence noncommissioned officers from Burkina
Intelligence noncommissioned officers from Burkina Faso, Senegal, Chad, Tunisia and Niger participate in the third iteration of the Military Intelligence Noncommissioned Officer’s Course- Africa in Ouagadougou,... More
Ouagadougou africa monuments building. A large metal globe sitting in ...
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A woman sitting on a motorcycle with a basket on her head. Ouagadougou...
Stock photo: A woman riding a motorcycle with a basket on the back / A woman sitting on a motorcycle with a basket on her head.
(From left) Tim Gray, U.S. Army Africa counter IED
(From left) Tim Gray, U.S. Army Africa counter IED training integrator, discussed current threats in Mali with a member of Economic Community of West African States during the Western Accord 2016 initial planni... More
Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, Jr., U.S. Army Africa
Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, Jr., U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general and Col. Maj. Yaya Sere, chief planning officer and chief of operations for the General Staff of the Burkina Faso Armed Forces sign t... More
International troops supporting U.S. Army Africa’s
International troops supporting U.S. Army Africa’s Western Accord 16 march with their prospective flags prior to the exercise’s Opening Day Ceremony May 2, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Western... More
Participants of Western Accord 16 attend a targeting
Participants of Western Accord 16 attend a targeting analysis brief May 4, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Exercise participants from 25 different nations, 15 African regional countries and eight... More
Burkina Faso Armed Forces Lt. Sunemane Zango, commander
Burkina Faso Armed Forces Lt. Sunemane Zango, commander of security forces at Camp Zagre, announces the start of a battle drill exercise via radio May 4, 2016 at the camp in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Battle dr... More
Dutch military service members, with ally military
Dutch military service members, with ally military partners of Western Accord 16, commemorate the Dutch Remembrance Day May 4, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. During the ceremony, international t... More
Western Accord 16 participants walk through The Granite
Western Accord 16 participants walk through The Granite Sculptures of Laongo in Burkina Faso, May 8, 2016. This was the first activity during the group’s Cultural Day event. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Cand... More
General Pingrenoma Zagre, Chief of Defense Staff for
General Pingrenoma Zagre, Chief of Defense Staff for Burkina Faso Armed Forces, salutes multinational Western Accord 2016 participants during the exercise’s Closing Day Ceremony May 13, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouag... More
Burkinabe Gendarme officers set up a crime scene during
Burkinabe Gendarme officers set up a crime scene during a U.S. Army Africa mission to share crime scene investigation and management skills with Gendarmerie Forces, Aug. 18, 2016 in Bobo and Ouagadougou, Burkin... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Henry Lopez, left, welcomes
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Henry Lopez, left, welcomes Burkino Faso air force participants for the African Partnership Flight at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 16, 2017. APF in Burkina Faso hosted participant... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Ric Trimillos, U.S. Air Forces
U.S. Air Force Col. Ric Trimillos, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa division chief of international affairs, speaks at the opening ceremony of the African Partnership Flight in Ouagadougou, Burkina F... More
Kids from the Save Our Souls Children's Village wait
Kids from the Save Our Souls Children's Village wait for donated clothes and toys to be handed out in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 19, 2017. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go played a concert f... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ian Mazerski, 321st Contingency
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ian Mazerski, 321st Contingency Response Squadron maintenance flight commander, talks with African Partnership Flight participants during a table top workshop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ... 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
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
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard is photographed with Andrew Young, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso became the 76th nation to join the National ... More
At center, Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding
At center, Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard and Brig. Gen. Moses Miningou the Chief of General Staff for the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso are photogr... 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
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard's
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard's 257th Army Band arrive to play for children at a local orphanage to support the state partnership program in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, July 2. The National ... More
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard's
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard's 257th Army Band perform for children at a local orphanage in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, July 2, 2019. The National Guard state partnership program is a way t... More
Members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National
Members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army band play at a African children’s school for musical while visiting Burkina Faso in support of the state partnership program in Ouagadougou, July ... More
The DC National Guard’s 257th Band Use Music as a Bridge Builder in Bu...
Members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army band pose with the U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso and children of an African youth music school while visiting Burkina Faso in support of the sta... More
Meeting with counterparts
Chaplain Michael Smith meets with a Burkinabe counterpart during a meeting in Burkina Faso in January of 2020.
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Vince McLean observes Burkinabe
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Vince McLean observes Burkinabe armed forces students as they gather data as they prepare a load plan for a C-130 aircraft during Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Team training in... 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
Sgt. Eric Edwards, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose
Sgt. Eric Edwards, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, advises the Burkinabé Gendarmerie on proper crowd-control formations in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Nov. 12, 2013... More
The third iteration of the Military Intelligence
The third iteration of the Military Intelligence Noncommissioned Officer’s Course- Africa brings partner intelligence professionals from Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal, Chad and Tunisia in Ouagadougou, Burkina Fa... More
U.S. Army Africa in partnership with Burkina Faso Defense
U.S. Army Africa in partnership with Burkina Faso Defense Forces, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, and African partner nations came together for Western Accord 2016 initial planning event in Ouagadougou, Bur... More
Military Representatives from various African and European
Military Representatives from various African and European countries met for the Western Accord 2016 Final Planning Event in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso March 21-25, finalized details for the upcoming May exercis... More
General Pingrenoma Zagre (left), Chief of Defense Staff
General Pingrenoma Zagre (left), Chief of Defense Staff for Burkina Faso Armed Forces, greets an Ivory Coast servicemember during the Western Accord 16 Opening Day Ceremony May 2, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougo... More
Dutch military service members, with ally military
Dutch military service members, with ally military partners of Western Accord 16, commemorate the Dutch Remembrance Day May 4, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. During the ceremony, international t... More
A Burkina Faso Armed Forces warrant officer briefs
A Burkina Faso Armed Forces warrant officer briefs his team before conducting a hostage scenario battle drill May 4, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Security officers with U.S. Army Africa and 9t... More
Participants of Western Accord 16 attend a targeting
Participants of Western Accord 16 attend a targeting analysis brief May 4, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Exercise participants from 25 different nations, 15 African regional countries and eight... More
Western Accord 16 participants gaze at a rock sculpture
Western Accord 16 participants gaze at a rock sculpture at The Granite Sculptures of Laongo in Burkina Faso, May 8, 2016. This was the first activity during the group’s Cultural Day event. (U.S. Army photo by S... More
Burkina Faso Prime Minister Paul Kaba Thieba (left)
Burkina Faso Prime Minister Paul Kaba Thieba (left) and General Pingrenoma Zagre (center), Chief of Defense Staff for Burkina Faso Armed Forces, honor the Burkina Faso national flag during the Western Accord 20... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Deril Oliver, a detainee operations
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Deril Oliver, a detainee operations noncommissioned officer with the U.S. Army Africa Office of the Provost Marshal, and a Burkinabe Gendarme officer demonstrate police tactics during a... More
A band plays while welcoming participants of the African
A band plays while welcoming participants of the African Partnership Flight into Titinga Frédéric Pacéré home during a cultural tour near Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 17, 2017. APF in Burkina Faso hosted pa... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Ric Trimillos, left, U.S. Air Forces
U.S. Air Force Col. Ric Trimillos, left, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa division chief of international affairs, and Col. Palenfo Kounsaouma, right, Chief of staff of Burkina Faso's air force, pres... More
Staff Sgt. Mark Wheeler, U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Staff Sgt. Mark Wheeler, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go percussionist, interacts with the Kids after the concert at the Save Our Souls Children's Village in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 19, 2017... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Johnny Hall, right, 818th
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Johnny Hall, right, 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron air advisor aircraft maintenance, talks with African Partnership Flight participants during a table top workshop in Ouagad... 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
Members of the DC National Guard are photographed with
Members of the DC National Guard are photographed with Andrew Young, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso became the 76th nation to join the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program.
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard speaks during a formal signing ceremony with the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso at the Ministry of Defense Feb. 1. Bu... More
Guinean soldiers apply a tourniquet to a simulated
Guinean soldiers apply a tourniquet to a simulated casualty during an assault in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 26, 2019. The training lane enhances the soldiers ability to communicate, move, and fight durin... More
A Burkinabe police officer with the Special Intervention
A Burkinabe police officer with the Special Intervention Unit (SIU) restrains a terrorist during a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 27, 2019 during Flintlock 2019. Members of the ... 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
Sgt. Chris Short of the District of Columbia’s 257th
Sgt. Chris Short of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army Band performs for children at a local orphanage in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, July 2, 2019. The National Guard state partnership program ... More
Kids at a orphanage in Africa anxiously await a concert
Kids at a orphanage in Africa anxiously await a concert by members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army Band in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, July 2,. The National Guard state partnership progra... More
Sgt. Chris Short of the District of Columbia’s 257th
Sgt. Chris Short of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army band plays his french horn at a African children’s school for music while visiting Burkina Faso in support of the state partnership progr... More
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, demonstrate proper shield handling techniques to Burkinabé Gendarmerie in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Nov. 12, 2013. The Marines with the task... More
An intelligence analyst from Chad gives his final
An intelligence analyst from Chad gives his final presentation for the conclusion of the Military Intelligence Noncommissioned Officer’s Course- Africa, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, to his counterparts and instr... More
A member of Economic Community of West African States
A member of Economic Community of West African States discussed current threats in Mali during the Western Accord 2016 initial planning event in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Jan. 25-29. WA 16 IPE enables delegate... More