U.S. Navy Lt. Phil Chitty, United States Special Operations
U.S. Navy Lt. Phil Chitty, United States Special Operations Command, takes a photo with kids during a Burkinabe led community engagement near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. (U.S. Army photo ... More
A Burkinabe soldier retrieves a video drone during
A Burkinabe soldier retrieves a video drone during the Exercise Flintlock 2019 at base camp Zagre, Burkina Faso on Feb. 24, 2019. Exercise Flintlock 2019 brought together African and Western partner nations in ... More
A U.S. Army soldier with 95th Civil Affairs Brigade
A U.S. Army soldier with 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne) speaks a head school headmaster near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. U.S. and Czech Special Forces operators aided the Burkinabe... 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
Malian special forces soldiers tactically clear rooms
Malian special forces soldiers tactically clear rooms near base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. The close quarters battle training events are part of Flintlock 2019 exercise scenarios. (U.S Arm... 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, assists Mounkoro Panka, left, Mali air force, with a meal ready to eat during a cultural... More
A soldier with 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne)
A soldier with 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne) waves to a Burkinabe child near during Exercise Flintlock 2019 near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. African and western nations took part... More
A terrorist looks at his potential victims during a
A terrorist looks at his potential victims during a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 27, 2019. A large force of terrorists assaulted the players with AK-47 rifles during Exercise ... 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 Burkinabe soldier, helped by a villager, posts a
A Burkinabe soldier, helped by a villager, posts a flier for an upcoming Medical Readiness Exchange Training (MEDRET) near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. Villagers attending the MEDRET will ... More
A Burkinabe Soldier informs villagers about an upcoming
A Burkinabe Soldier informs villagers about an upcoming Medical Readiness Exchange Training (MEDRET) near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. The MEDRET will allow Burkinabe soldiers to fill the ... More
A Czech soldier flies a drone over the heads of students
A Czech soldier flies a drone over the heads of students during Exercise Flintlock 2019, near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. Czech special operation soldiers aided a Burkinabe army led commu... More
U.S. service members play soccer with Burkinabe soldiers
U.S. service members play soccer with Burkinabe soldiers on an improvised soccer field between tents in Loumbila, Burkina Faso, Feb. 13, 2019. Impromptu events like these are at the heart of what Flintlock is a... More
Tech. Sgt. John Kukan, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band
Tech. Sgt. John Kukan, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go guitarist, holds out the microphone for the Kids to sing along at the Save Our Souls Children's Village in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 19, ... More
Participants of African Partnership Flight talks with
Participants of African Partnership Flight talks with Titinga Frédéric Pacéré, during a cultural tour near Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 17, 2017. APF in Burkina Faso hosted participants from Chad, Mali, Mau... More
Burkina Faso Army leadership based in Loumbila, Burkina
Burkina Faso Army leadership based in Loumbila, Burkina Faso are trained on Flintlock 2019 exercise software Feb. 16, 2019. The program will enable all nations involved to take part in command and control of th... More
Malian soldiers zero their weapons near Loumbila, Burkina
Malian soldiers zero their weapons near Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 17, 2019. The live fire range presented an opportunity during exercise Flintlock 19 for the Malian Soldiers to maintain accurate weapons and t... More
A Burkinabe soldier uses a megaphone to relay information
A Burkinabe soldier uses a megaphone to relay information about an upcoming Medical Readiness Exchange Training (MEDRET) during Exercise Flintlock 2019 near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. Vi... More
A Burkinabe soldier talks to a group of people in order
A Burkinabe soldier talks to a group of people in order to inform them about an upcoming Medical Readiness Exchange Training (MEDRET) during Exercise Flintlock 2019 near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb.... More
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go perform
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go perform a concert for Kids at the Save Our Souls Children's Village in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 19, 2017. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go pl... More
Local Burkinabe children pose for a photo with their
Local Burkinabe children pose for a photo with their soccer ball 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, F... More
A U.S. Army engineer specialist assigned to 3rd Special
A U.S. Army engineer specialist assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) builds a table in Loumbila, on Feb. 13, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 2019. The engineers that deployed to Burkina Faso have buil... More
Senior Airman Paula Hunt, U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Senior Airman Paula Hunt, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go vocalist, sings for Kids at the Save Our Souls Children's Village in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 19, 2017. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe... 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
A Czech Special Forces Soldier calculates the adjustments
A Czech Special Forces Soldier calculates the adjustments necessary for Malian soldiers to zero their AK-47 rifles near Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 17, 2019. The live fire range is one of many training events c... More
A Malian soldier explains battle tactics to a Czech
A Malian soldier explains battle tactics to a Czech Special Forces soldier on base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 19, 2019. The training event is part of exercise Flintlock 2019 and enhances the Malian ... More
A Portuguese Special Forces soldiers coaches Burkina
A Portuguese Special Forces soldiers coaches Burkina Faso soldiers during a battle movement training lane on base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. The training event enhances the Burkinabe force... More
Andrew Young, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso, gives
Andrew Young, U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso, gives remarks during closing ceremony of the African Partnership Flight in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 21, 2017. APF in Burkina Faso hosted participants from ... More
[Assignment: 59-CF-DS-25427-06] Official portrait of Jeanine Jackson, ...
[Assignment: 59-CF-DS-25427-05] Official portrait of Jeanine Jackson, U.S. Ambassador-designate to Burkina Faso [Photographer: Ann Thomas--State]
A Czech Special Forces Soldier moves a Mali Soldier,
A Czech Special Forces Soldier moves a Mali Soldier, assigned to Battalion Autonomes Forces Speciales to cover during a medical training demonstration on base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 14, 2019, du... More
Burkinabe soldiers gain custody of a terrorist during
Burkinabe soldiers gain custody of a terrorist during a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 27, 2019 during Flintlock 2019. The Burkinabe army was responsible for cordoning off the s... More
Malian soldiers, assigned to Battalion Autonomes des
Malian soldiers, assigned to Battalion Autonomes des Forces Speciales tacticaly conduct close combat battle drills in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 26, 2019. The close quarters battle training events like t... More
Maj. Natosha Reed, right, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air
Maj. Natosha Reed, right, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa theatre security cooperation Operations planner, helps participants of the African Partnership Flight with meals ready to eat near Ouagadoug... More
African Partnership Flight participants take a short
African Partnership Flight participants take a short break in between class discussions in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 18, 2017. APF in Burkina Faso hosted participants from Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, ... More
A Czech Special Forces soldier observes Malian special
A Czech Special Forces soldier observes Malian special forces soldiers as they conduct a close quarters battle maneuver near base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. The training event is part of e... More
Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila
Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila conduct operations planning on Feb. 24, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 19. This team of Burkina Faso military leaders are in charge of providing comman... More
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Touch N' Go performs
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Touch N' Go performs in the community hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 18, 2017. The band performed a one-hour set of Top-40 hits for the local comm... More
Local Burkina Faso residents listen to U.S. Air Forces
Local Burkina Faso residents listen to U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Touch N' Go perform in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 18, 2017. The band performed a one-hour set of Top-40 hits hosted by the U.S. Embas... 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
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
Multinational soldiers at base camp Loumbila gather
Multinational soldiers at base camp Loumbila gather to watch a movie in an open air cinema sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso on Feb. 24th, 2019. The welcomed change of pace from the soldier's involv... More
A Burkinabe soldier uses a megaphone to speak to children
A Burkinabe soldier uses a megaphone to speak to children near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. Burkinabe soldiers led a community outreach and passed out soccer balls and school supplies in o... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Malick Traore, right, 818th Mobility
U.S. Air Force Capt. Malick Traore, right, 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron flight commander, translates for Col. Ric Trimillos, center, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa division chief of int... More
U.S. service members play soccer with Burkinabe Soldiers
U.S. service members play soccer with Burkinabe Soldiers on an improvised soccer field between tents in Loumbila, Burkina Faso, Feb. 13, 2019. Impromptu events like these are at the heart of what Flintlock is a... More
A Burkinabe soldier places a poster on a wall during
A Burkinabe soldier places a poster on a wall during Exercise Flintlock 2019 near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb 25, 2019. Soldiers trained the soldier on effective information dissemination. (U.S. Arm... More
Local Burkina Faso residents listen to U.S. Air Forces
Local Burkina Faso residents listen to U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Touch N' Go perform in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 18, 2017. The band performed a one-hour set of Top-40 hits hosted by the U.S. Embas... 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, 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
Malian soldiers raise their hands as they wait for
Malian soldiers raise their hands as they wait for the go signal to assemble their handguns in Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 16, 2019. The Malian Soldiers are participating in Flintlock 2019 to enhance various ta... More
A Burkinabe soldier pulls security while his teammates
A Burkinabe soldier pulls security while his teammates clear the area of threats at base camp Zagre, Burkina Faso on Feb. 24, 2019. Exercise Flintlock 2019 brought together African and Western nations in order ... More
A local Loumbila child is handed a soccer ball by a
A local Loumbila child is handed a soccer ball by a U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 122nd Civil Affairs Team during a site survey to evaluate a medical clinic in Loumbila, Burkina Faso, Feb. 13, 2019. Through... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Kukan, U.S. Air Forces
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Kukan, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N'Go guitarist, plays during African Partnership Flight in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 20, 2017. APF brings partner African nation... More
Burkinabe and U.S. Soldiers post a flyer on a pole
Burkinabe and U.S. Soldiers post a flyer on a pole to inform villagers about an upcoming Medical Readiness Exchange Training (MEDRET) near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. During Exercise Flin... More
A Burkinabe Soldier informs villagers about an upcoming
A Burkinabe Soldier informs villagers about an upcoming Medical Readiness Exchange Training (MEDRET) near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. U.S. Soldiers will use the MEDRET to provide needed m... 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, helps unpack donations for the Save Our Souls Children's Village 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. Army engineers saw wood to update tent layouts
U.S. Army engineers saw wood to update tent layouts at the Flintlock camp in Loumbila, Burkina Faso during the pre-stages of Exercise Flintlock 2019 Feb. 12, 2019. Engineers like these were part of an advance t... More
A Czech Special Forces Soldier analyzes Malian soldiers
A Czech Special Forces Soldier analyzes Malian soldiers during a live firing range near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 19, 2019. . The training event is part of exercise Flintlock 2019 and enhances the M... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Kent, 305th Aerial Port
U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Kent, 305th Aerial Port Squadron operations officer, speaks to African Partnership Flight participants during classroom discussion in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 18, 2017. Over ... More
Master Sgt. Michele Harris, U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Master Sgt. Michele Harris, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go vocalist, sings for Kids at the Save Our Souls Children's Village in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 19, 2017. The band’s visit to Burkina... 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, hands out candy to kids at the Save Our Souls Children's Village in Ouagadougou, Burkina F... More
Multinational soldiers at base camp Loumbila gather
Multinational soldiers at base camp Loumbila gather to watch a movie in an open air cinema sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso on Feb. 24th, 2019. The welcomed change of pace from the soldier's involv... More
A Czech soldier gives a villager a flyer to inform
A Czech soldier gives a villager a flyer to inform her of an upcoming Medical Readiness Exchange Training (MEDRET) during Exercise Flintlock 2019 near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. U.S. Sol... 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
A Burkinabe village leader talks to a Burkinabe soldier
A Burkinabe village leader talks to a Burkinabe soldier during a key leader engagement (KLE) for Exercise Flintlock 2019 near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 19, 2019. The KLE was a practical exercise... More
African Partnership Flight participants listen to the
African Partnership Flight participants listen to the instructor during classroom discussion in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 18, 2017. APF was designed as a combined learning environment for both U.S. and A... More
Kids dance during a concert performed by U.S. Air Forces
Kids dance during a concert performed by U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go at the Save Our Souls Children's Village in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 19, 2017. The band’s visit to Burkina Faso was al... More
Burkinabe soldiers guard a terrorist during a simulated
Burkinabe soldiers guard a terrorist during a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 27, 2019 during Flintlock 2019. The Burkinabe army was responsible for cordoning off the surrounding... More
The Honorable Andrew Young, the U.S. Ambassador to
The Honorable Andrew Young, the U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso communicates with a number of government members in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 27, 2019. Ambassador Young attended the training event to wi... More
Local children listen to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Local children listen to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Touch N' Go during their performance in the community hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 18, 2017. The band performed a o... More
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Touch N' Go performs
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Touch N' Go performs with local musicians during a concert in the community hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 18, 2017. The band performed a one-hour... More
Malian Soldiers practice the firemen’s carry in Loumbila,
Malian Soldiers practice the firemen’s carry in Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 14, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 2019. The soldiers were given various classes from the Tactical Casualty Combat Care course. (U.S. ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Malick Traore, right, 818th Mobility
U.S. Air Force Capt. Malick Traore, right, 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron flight commander, and Col. Ric Trimillos, center, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa division chief of international ... More
A Burkinabe army officer talks to a village leader
A Burkinabe army officer talks to a village leader during a key leader engagement near base camp Loumbila, on Feb. 19, 2019. He talked to multiple village leaders in order to map out the key infrastructures in... More
Titinga Frédéric Pacéré talks with participants of
Titinga Frédéric Pacéré talks with participants of African Partnership Flight during a cultural tour near Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 17, 2017. Pacéré is the founder and curator of the Musee de Manega muse... More
Burkinabe children play with their new soccer ball
Burkinabe children play with their new soccer ball near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. Burkinabe soldiers passed out soccer balls and school supplies during Exercise Flintlock 2019. (U.S. Ar... More
Representatives from the U.S. Embassy and local residents
Representatives from the U.S. Embassy and local residents dance during the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Touch N' Go performance in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 18, 2017. The band performed a one-hour set... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Hank Lopez, U.S. Air Forces
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Hank Lopez, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa readiness and plans manager, hands out candy to kids at the Save Our Souls Children's Village in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Apr... 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
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
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 Czech Special Forces Soldier with his interpreter
A Czech Special Forces Soldier with his interpreter observe Malian special forces soldiers train to apply tourniquets for casualties in Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 14, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 2019. The t... More
Portuguese Special Forces soldiers train Burkina Faso
Portuguese Special Forces soldiers train Burkina Faso soldiers on basic battle movements in base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. The training event is part of exercise Flintlock 19, where many ... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Hank Lopez, U.S. Air Forces
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Hank Lopez, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa readiness and plans manager, interacts with the kids during a concert performed by U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go a... More
A Czech Special Forces Soldier observes Malian soldiers
A Czech Special Forces Soldier observes Malian soldiers as they clear M9 pistols during a live fire range near Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 17, 2019. The training event is part of exercise Flintlock 19 and ensur... More
Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila
Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila conduct operations planning on Feb. 24, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 19. This team of Burkina Faso military leaders are in charge of providing comman... More
Guinean soldiers assault a simulated terrorist attack
Guinean soldiers assault a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 26, 2019. The training lane will enhance the Guinean soldier’s ability to defend, fight, and protect their countries na... More
Burkinabe soldiers play soccer as part of a simulated
Burkinabe soldiers play soccer as part of a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 27, 2019. Terrorists assaulted the players mid-game during Exercise Flintlock 2019. (U.S. Army photo b... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Hank Lopez, U.S. Air Forces
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Hank Lopez, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa readiness and plans manager, hands out candy to kids at the Save Our Souls Children's Village in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Apr... More
Local Burkina Faso residents listen to U.S. Air Forces
Local Burkina Faso residents listen to U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, Touch N' Go perform in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 18, 2017. The band performed a one-hour set of Top-40 hits hosted by the U.S. Embas... 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
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
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
Malian soldiers tactically conduct close combat battle
Malian soldiers tactically conduct close combat battle drills in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 26, 2019. Flintlock is an annual training event where over 25 western and African nations participate in a join... More
Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila
Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila conduct operations planning on Feb. 24, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 19. This team of Burkina Faso military leaders are in charge of providing comman... More
Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila
Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila conduct operations planning on Feb. 24, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 19. This team of Burkina Faso military leaders are in charge of providing comman... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ian Mazerski, 321st Contingency
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ian Mazerski, 321st Contingency Response Squadron maintenance flight commander, speaks to African Partnership Flight participants during classroom discussion in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, A... More
Chief Master Sgt. Kone Seydou, Cote d’Ivoire air force,
Chief Master Sgt. Kone Seydou, Cote d’Ivoire air force, African Partnership Flight participant asks questions during the classroom discussion in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 18, 2017. APF in Burkina Faso h... More
Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila
Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila conduct operations planning on Feb. 24, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 19. This team of Burkina Faso military leaders are in charge of providing comman... More
Burkina Faso Soldiers, assigned Special Program Embassy
Burkina Faso Soldiers, assigned Special Program Embassy Augmentation Response (SPEAR) apprehend a terrorist actor during a simulated hostage situation in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 27, 2019. The SPEAR so... More