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 Spanish medical officer discusses how to properly
A Spanish medical officer discusses how to properly apply a tourniquet with a Mauritanian Soldier during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 18, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of ... More
Counter terrorism advisor talks to Niger soldiers at
Counter terrorism advisor talks to Niger soldiers at the range, Bob-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Feb, 21,2019.Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest joint operations forces exercise. (U.S. Army phot... 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 Spanish Special Operations Officer thanks a U.S.
A Spanish Special Operations Officer thanks a U.S. special forces Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) for working with them during Flintlock 2019, Feb. 16, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a m... More
The Mauritanian commander inspects unit formations
The Mauritanian commander inspects unit formations with the Mauritanian governor during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2019, Feb. 18, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32... More
Village Elder Receives Medical Attention
Local Bukrinabe villager sits at the check in desk to receive medical attention at the MEDCAP event during exercise Flintlock 19 on February 25, 2019 at Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Over 180 locals were given ... 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
Spanish forces demonstrate how to properly move a casualty
Spanish forces demonstrate how to properly move a casualty during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 18, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multi... 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
A Mauritanian officer shoots an MG4 machine gun as
A Mauritanian officer shoots an MG4 machine gun as a Spanish special operations soldier calls out targets during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 22, 2019 in Atar, Mauritania. Flintlock is a multi-national exercis... More
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldiers and Niger
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldiers and Niger soldiers train identifying a enemy, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Feb. 27, 2019. Hosted by Burkina Faso, Flintlock is designed to strengthen the ability of key... 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
A Group of U.S. Army Paratroopers parachute onto
A Group of U.S. Army Paratroopers parachute onto Bobo-Dioulasso Drop Zone, Burkina Faso, Feb 26, 2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple locations i... More
Mauritanian women check into a clinic to receive aid
Mauritanian women check into a clinic to receive aid from American and Spanish forces during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 26, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African ... More
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier train in a simulated hostile village, Feb, 25,2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple loca... 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 Chadian Soldier loads his magazine before starting
A Chadian Soldier loads his magazine before starting military operations in urban terrain, or MOUT, training during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 19, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise con... 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
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier train in a simulated hostile village, Feb, 25,2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple loca... 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
Soldiers assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Soldiers assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) shoot alongside Cabo Verdean soldiers during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 21, 2019 in Atar, Mauritania. Flintlock is a multinational exercise consisting... More
Benin soldiers, Members of the Burkina Speed Reaction
Benin soldiers, Members of the Burkina Speed Reaction force and Marco soldiers practice Tactical combat Chastity Care, Burkina Faso, Feb. 22, 2019. Hosted by Burkina Faso, Flintlock is designed to strengthen th... More
A Special Forces Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces
A Special Forces Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) watches as Spanish forces conduct a shooting drill during Flintlock 2019, Feb. 16, 2019 in Atar, Mauritania. Flintlock is a multi-nationa... More
Spanish Forces demonstrate how to properly drag a wounded
Spanish Forces demonstrate how to properly drag a wounded teammate to cover during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 22, 2019 in Atar, Mauritania. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and... More
Malian special forces soldiers participate in combat
Malian special forces soldiers participate in combat reload drills at Loumbila, Burkina Faso, Feb. 16, 2019. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has streng... More
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 Nigerien commander completes a communications check
A Nigerien commander completes a communications check 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 annual... 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
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldiers and Niger
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldiers and Niger soldiers train identifying a enemy, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Feb. 27, 2019. Hosted by Burkina Faso, Flintlock is designed to strengthen the ability of key... 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
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier train in a simulated hostile village, Feb, 25,2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple loca... More
Marco soldier leads a Tactical combat Chastity Care
Marco soldier leads a Tactical combat Chastity Care class, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Feb. 22, 2019. Hosted by Burkina Faso, Flintlock is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the regi... 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
An Italian Soldier fires his weapon during Exercise
An Italian Soldier fires his weapon during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 21, 2019 in Atar, Mauritania. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple locations i... 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
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier train in a simulated hostile village, Feb, 25,2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple loca... 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
Benin soldiers practice Applying a presser dressing
Benin soldiers practice Applying a presser dressing on a member of the Burkina Speed Reaction force, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Feb. 22, 2019. Hosted by Burkina Faso, Flintlock is designed to strengthen the ... More
Nigerien soldiers wait for instructions before attacking
Nigerien soldiers wait for instructions 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 annual special opera... More
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
Benin soldiers, Members of the Burkina Speed Reaction
Benin soldiers, Members of the Burkina Speed Reaction force and Marco soldiers practice Tactical combat Chastity Care, Burkina Faso, Feb. 22, 2019. Hosted by Burkina Faso, Flintlock is designed to strengthen th... More
A Group of U.S. Army Paratroopers parachute onto
A Group of U.S. Army Paratroopers parachute onto Bobo-Dioulasso Drop Zone, Burkina Faso, Feb 26, 2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple locations i... 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
A Special Forces Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces
A Special Forces Soldier assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) demonstrates a shooting drill for Spanish and American forces during Flintlock 2019, Feb. 16, 2019 in Atar, Mauritania. Flintlock is a mu... More
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldiers and Niger
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldiers and Niger soldiers train identifying a enemy, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Feb. 27, 2019. Hosted by Burkina Faso, Flintlock is designed to strengthen the ability of key... More
U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, Rear
U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, attends the opening ceremony to Flintlock 2019, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest special ... More
The Burkinabe Compagnies Républicaines de Sécurité
The Burkinabe Compagnies Républicaines de Sécurité Police Force conduct a react to contact drill while members of 3rd Special Forces Group (Airbone) observe in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso February 15, 2019. Co... 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
Mauritanian Soldiers receive Instructions on ambush
Mauritanian Soldiers receive Instructions on ambush emplacement during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 22, 2019 in Atar, Mauritania. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of more than 30 African and W... More
Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne)
Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct shooting drills at a Mauritanian range during Flintlock 2019, Feb. 15, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of... More
A Mauritanian Soldier pulls security on an enemy combatant
A Mauritanian Soldier pulls security on an enemy combatant during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 26, 2019 in Atar, Mauritania. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations... More
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier train in a simulated hostile village, Feb, 25,2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple loca... More
A Spanish Soldier assist Chadian forces during military
A Spanish Soldier assist Chadian forces during military operations in urban terrain, or MOUT, training during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 19, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consistin... 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
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
An Italian Soldier observes as a Mauritanian Soldier
An Italian Soldier observes as a Mauritanian Soldier Fires his weapon during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 21, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western natio... More
A Group of U.S. Army Paratroopers parachute onto
A Group of U.S. Army Paratroopers parachute onto Bobo-Dioulasso Drop Zone, Burkina Faso, Feb 26, 2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple locations i... 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
A Nigerien soldier evacuates an injured soldier during
A Nigerien soldier evacuates an injured soldier during a training class on Tactical Combat Casualty Care, at Camp Po, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 20, 2019, during Flintlock 19. Flintlock is an annual special operat... More
A Nigerien commander completes an after-action review
A Nigerien commander completes an after-action review following a training attack on an enemy command and control node, at Camp Po, Burkina Faso, on Feb. 20, 2019, during Flintlock 19. Flintlock is an annual ... More
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier train in a simulated hostile village, Feb, 25,2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple loca... More
A Chadian Soldier pulls security while conducting movement
A Chadian Soldier pulls security while conducting movement operations during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 19, 2019 in Atar, Mauritania. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Weste... More
Mauritanian forces conduct an airborne operation during
Mauritanian forces conduct an airborne operation during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 20, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple locati... More
Mauritanian Soldiers reload their magazines in between
Mauritanian Soldiers reload their magazines in between firing iterations during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 21, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western na... 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 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
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
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier train in a simulated hostile village, Feb, 25,2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple loca... 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
Mauritanian women and children wait to be seen by Spanish
Mauritanian women and children wait to be seen by Spanish and American forces at a local Mauritanian clinic during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 26, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise con... More
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldier and Niger soldier train in a simulated hostile village, Feb, 25,2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple loca... More
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldiers and Niger
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldiers and Niger soldiers train identifying a enemy, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Feb. 27, 2019. Hosted by Burkina Faso, Flintlock is designed to strengthen the ability of key... More
Belgian special forces advise Nigerien soldiers, during
Belgian special forces 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 annual special o... More
Nigerien soldiers wait for instructions before attacking
Nigerien soldiers wait for instructions 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 annual special opera... 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
Chadian Soldiers move in a file formation to an ambush
Chadian Soldiers move in a file formation to an ambush site cover during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 23, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations a... More
A Group of U.S. Army Paratroopers parachute onto
A Group of U.S. Army Paratroopers parachute onto Bobo-Dioulasso Drop Zone, Burkina Faso, Feb 26, 2019. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple locations i... More
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldiers and Niger
Cameroon soldiers, Burkina Faso soldiers and Niger soldiers train identifying a enemy, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, Feb. 27, 2019. Hosted by Burkina Faso, Flintlock is designed to strengthen the ability of key... More
The Mauritanian commander gives his opening remarks
The Mauritanian commander gives his opening remarks during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2019, Feb. 18, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of more than 30 African and Wester... More
A Spanish Soldier conducts training with Chadian forces
A Spanish Soldier conducts training with Chadian forces during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 19, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple... More
A Nigerian soldier fireman carries his teammate during
A Nigerian soldier fireman carries his teammate during a casualty evacuation training exercise at Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso February 21, 2019. Flintlock 2019 training challenges all participating partner nat... 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 Loumbila health clinic doctor inspects a blood sample
A Loumbila health clinic doctor inspects a blood sample that is infected with malaria before showing an U.S. Army doctor on Feb. 18th, 2019 during a Flintlock 2019 civil affairs engagement. Engagements such as ... 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
Italian Forces cut wood to make range targetry during
Italian Forces cut wood to make range targetry during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 14, 2019 in Atar, Mauritania. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western nations at multiple ... More
An Italian Soldier observes as a Mauritanian Soldier
An Italian Soldier observes as a Mauritanian Soldier Fires his weapon during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 21, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Western natio... More
Portuguese Special Forces soldiers draw a plan with
Portuguese Special Forces soldiers draw a plan with a Burkina Faso Captain during a battle movement training lane on base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. The training lane gave the Burkina Faso... More
A Burkinabe schoolteacher thanks Burkinabe and U.S.
A Burkinabe schoolteacher thanks Burkinabe and U.S. soldiers for bringing supplies for his students near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 19, 2019. Burkinabe soldiers led the community engagement and pa... More
A Mauritanian Soldiers reacts to contact while practicing
A Mauritanian Soldiers reacts to contact while practicing movement techniques during Exercise Flintlock 2019, Feb. 22, 2019 in Atar, MR. Flintlock is a multi-national exercise consisting of 32 African and Weste... More