Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) j...
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A Paratrooper from the 3rd Battalion 325 Infantry Regiment glides to e...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROARING LION Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Efrain Gonzalez Release Status: Released to P... More
Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) j...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ROARING LION Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chris Putman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
A U.S. Army Flintlock 19 participant watches a training
A U.S. Army Flintlock 19 participant watches a training class on APAN usage at Camp Zagre, Burkina Faso, Feb. 14, 2019. Flintlock is an annual special operations and law enforcement exercise involving more tha... More
A Nigerien soldier drags his wounded (simulated), fellow
A Nigerien soldier drags his wounded (simulated), fellow soldier during a class on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, at Camp Pô, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 20, 2019. Flintlock is an annual special operations and Stat... 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
Sgt. 1st Class Cherly Jasmin-Bellamy (center), a U.S.
Sgt. 1st Class Cherly Jasmin-Bellamy (center), a U.S. Army participant to Flintlock 2019, describes a personnel action with partner forces from Burkina Faso, at Camp Zagre, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 26, 2019. Fli... 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
Aircraft maintainers from the Ohio Air National Guard's
Aircraft maintainers from the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing, prepare their C-130 aircraft for the next day's mission in support of Flintlock 17 military exercise, on Mar. 3, 2017. The Airmen are... 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 Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock is an annual special operations exercise involving more than 20... 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
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
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
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
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
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
Belgian special forces, faces blurred, advise Nigerien
Belgian special forces, faces blurred, advise Nigerien soldiers, during a class on ground movement and attacking an objective, at Camp Po, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 20, 2019, during Flintlock 19. Flintlock is an ... More
Senior Capt. Jellen Koch (center), a Belgian participant
Senior Capt. Jellen Koch (center), a Belgian participant to Flintlock 2019, describes an information operation best practice with partner forces from the U.S., Burkina Faso, Mali, Cameroon, and Mauritania, at C... More
Burkina Faso's President of the Republic, Roch Marc
Burkina Faso's President of the Republic, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré (wearing grey, back row, center) and senior military delegates from the participating Flintlock countries, take a family photo, at Camp Zagre... 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 than... More
Colonel Jean Paul Besse, the France's Operation Barkhane's
Colonel Jean Paul Besse, the France's Operation Barkhane's medical directorate chief of staff, welcomes multinational attendees at the 1st Military Medical Symposium in N'djamena, Chad, on Mar. 1, 2017. The thr... More
A C-130 aircraft from the Ohio Air National Guard's
A C-130 aircraft from the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing, sits on the flightline after a mission in support of Flintlock 17 military exercise, on Mar. 3, 2017. The C-130 and it's crew are providin... 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