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
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
A U.S. military member shares his with camera with
A U.S. military member shares his with camera with a young boy at Saint Vincent Orphanage of Niamey during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 18, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated milita... More
Soldiers of the Chadian Army march in formation during
Soldiers of the Chadian Army march in formation during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 17 Feb.27, 2017. Flintlock is an annual special operations exercise involving more than 20 nation forces that strengthen... More
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of Defense, speaks during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African ... More
An Airman from the West Virginia Air National Guard
An Airman from the West Virginia Air National Guard ties down straps on a pallet April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and w... More
Nigerien soldiers take a break in the shade after
Nigerien soldiers take a break in the shade after marksmanship training during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 28, 2017. This is the second year Niger has hosted Flintlock since 2005. (U.S. Army p... More
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of Defense, and Amb. Eric Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, observe the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock is an an... More
A Niger Army patrol leader moves during small unit
A Niger Army patrol leader moves during small unit tactics training as part of Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 3, 2017. Niger was one of seven nations to host Flintlock 2017. (Photo by U.S. Army ... More
Senegalese Soldiers close the distance after setting
Senegalese Soldiers close the distance after setting an ambush on the oppossing force during a simulated raid, conducted after gathering intelligence in pursuit of malign actors as part of the Flintlock 20 scen... 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
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
From left, U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic
From left, U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria Mary Beth Leonard, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg, U.S. Africa Command director of intelligence, and Nigerian Commodore Abdulmajid Majidadi Ibrahim,... More
Senegalese soldiers practice treating chest wounds
Senegalese soldiers practice treating chest wounds during a medical class as a part of Flintlock 2018, April 11, 2018 in Tahoua, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western ... More
A member of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
A member of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command observes a member of the Niger Armed Forces during marksmanship training as part of Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 28, 2017. Flintlock is a ... More
Sadou Soloke, governor of Agadez, Niger, walks with
Sadou Soloke, governor of Agadez, Niger, walks with Col. Oumarou Aboubacar, Zone 2 commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, and other dignitaries upon the conclusion of an opening ceremony at the Joint Multination... More
A pilot from the West Virginia Air National Guard controls
A pilot from the West Virginia Air National Guard controls a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018, in Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating... 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
Senegalese Soldiers prepare to react to contact during
Senegalese Soldiers prepare to react to contact during training on April 14, 2018 at Tahoua, Niger during Flintlock 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise th... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. James B. Linder, commander of
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. James B. Linder, commander of Special Operations Command Africa, and Col. Mounkaila Sofiani, commander of Niger Army’s Regional 5th Zone, are interviewed by Reuters reporter David Lewis in ... 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
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
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
Participants from exercise Flintlock 2018 load gear
Participants from exercise Flintlock 2018 load gear onto a pallet April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner ... More
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, commander of Special Operations
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, commander of Special Operations Command Africa, speaks to the Chadian Army during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 17 Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock is an annual special operations exerc... More
Special Operations 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
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
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
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
NIAMEY, Niger – A Nigerien Soldier marches across
NIAMEY, Niger – A Nigerien Soldier marches across the airfield at the start of the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burki... 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
The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony
The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force, Jan. 22. The new hangar at Nigerien Air Base 201 will ultimately shelter up to two C-130 mobility aircraft,... More
A Senegal Soldier practices Close Quarters Combat as
A Senegal Soldier practices Close Quarters Combat as part of Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 13, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has stren... More
A Soldier from the Burkina Faso Army exits a U.S. Air
A Soldier from the Burkina Faso Army exits a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western... More
A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard
A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard motions for cargo inside a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than ... More
Chadian soldiers conduct key leader engagement and
Chadian soldiers conduct key leader engagement and ambush training with 20th Special Forces Group during Flintlock 18 in Niger, Africa April 17, 2018. Flintlock 2018 is hosted by Niger with key outstations at ... More
An Australian Special Operations soldier sets up an
An Australian Special Operations soldier sets up an ambush during a small unit tactics class as part of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 2, 2017. Flintlock is an annual, multinational Special Operations For... More
Airmen from the West Virginia Air National Guard prepare
Airmen from the West Virginia Air National Guard prepare to load a pallet onto a C-130H Hercules April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than ... More
A Senegalese Soldier secures an enemy combatant while
A Senegalese Soldier secures an enemy combatant while under the cover of smoke during a simulated raid, conducted after gathering intelligence in pursuit of malign actors as part of the Flintlock 20 scenario, n... More
Nigerien soldiers prepare to receive a military movement
Nigerien soldiers prepare to receive a military movement class as a part of Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 28, 2017. This is the second year Niger has hosted Flintlock since 2005. (U.S. Army phot... 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
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
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.
Senegalese Soldiers pull security as they wait to react
Senegalese Soldiers pull security as they wait to react to contact during Flintlock 2018, April 14, 2018 at Tahoua, Niger. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is d... More
A Niger Army patrol leader signals to his soldiers
A Niger Army patrol leader signals to his soldiers during small unit tactics training as part of Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 3, 2017. Flintlock is an annual Special Operations Forces exercise... More
A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard
A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard waves off a forklift April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and wester... More
Senegalese Soldiers move detained enemy combatants
Senegalese Soldiers move detained enemy combatants to vehicles to be transported to a different location during a simulated raid, conducted after gathering intelligence in pursuit of malign actors as part of th... More
Whitney Baird (center), Deputy Assistant Secretary
Whitney Baird (center), Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for West Africa and Security Affairs in the Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Africa Command leadership and U.S. Ambassadors to Burkina Faso, Mali, Maur... More
A squad of Senegalese soldiers assaults the objective
A squad of Senegalese soldiers assaults the objective in a small unit tactics class in Flintlock 18, April 12, 2018 Tahoua, Niger. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement ex... More
Senegalese Soldiers stand on line during training for
Senegalese Soldiers stand on line during training for react to contact April 14, 2018, at Tahoua, Niger. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise.(U.S. Ar... More
Exercise Flintlock 2018 participants board a C-130H
Exercise Flintlock 2018 participants board a C-130H Hercules from the West Virginia Air National Guard April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more... More
A Nigerien noncommissioned officer speaks to his platoon
A Nigerien noncommissioned officer speaks to his platoon after react to contact drills during Exersice Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 4, 2017. Flintlock is a Special Operations Forces exercise geared towa... More
Niger Army soldiers practice marksmanship as part of
Niger Army soldiers practice marksmanship as part of Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 28, 2017. More than 100 Niger Army soldiers participated in the annual, multinational exercise. (U.S. Army phot... More
U.S. Ambassador to Mali, Dennis B. Hankins, along with
U.S. Ambassador to Mali, Dennis B. Hankins, along with U.S. Ambassadors to Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Niger and a representative from the Office of Security Cooperation in Chad, participated in discussions about... 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
A Canadian Special Operations Forces Command medic
A Canadian Special Operations Forces Command medic provides instruction to members of the Niger Armed Forces during medical training as part of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, February 25, 2017. Niger is one of... 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 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
A Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldier watches his sector
A Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldier watches his sector of the perimeter in a training mission during Exercise Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 17, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated mil... More
U.S. Army and Czech Republic Special Operations jump
U.S. Army and Czech Republic Special Operations jump masters give hand and arm signals during an airborne operation in N'Djamena, Chad Mar. 4, 2017 as part of Flintlock 17. Flintlock is an annual special opera... More
An enemy combatant fires from cover after coming into
An enemy combatant fires from cover after coming into contact from an ambush set by the Senegalese Army during a simulated raid, conducted after gathering intelligence in pursuit of malign actors as part of the... 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
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
A soldier in the Chadian Army stands with his country
A soldier in the Chadian Army stands with his country flag, Feb.27, 2017, during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 17. Flintlock is an annual special operations exercise involving more than 20 nation forces th... More
Col. Mounkaila Sofiani, commander of Niger Army’s Regional
Col. Mounkaila Sofiani, commander of Niger Army’s Regional 5th Zone in Diffa, Niger, discusses the challenges that face his troops while speaking with reporters in his office March 6, 2014. He hosted a portion ... 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
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first Women’s Leadership Forum on the eve of International Women’s Day in N'Djamena, Chad, Mar. 7, 2017, as a part of Exercise Flintlock 2017. This leadership discu... More
A Belgian Special Operations Forces service member
A Belgian Special Operations Forces service member shows a Nigerien soldier his sector of fire while reacting to contact on a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Fl... More
An Australian Special Operations Forces soldier instructs
An Australian Special Operations Forces soldier instructs a military movement class to Nigerien soldiers during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 28, 2017. Australia is one of 24 countries participa... 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
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
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
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct assault training with
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct assault training with 20th Special Forces Group during Flintlock 2018 in Niger, Africa April 16, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Se... More
Nigerien soldiers receive a counter IED class as part
Nigerien soldiers receive a counter IED class as part of Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 28, 2017. Niger is one of seven African nations to host Flintlock 17. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Kulani... More
Students, instructors and dignitaries following completion
Students, instructors and dignitaries following completion of the Intermediate Intelligence Course, comprised of nearly 20 West African female intelligence officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians at ... More
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct key leader engagement
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct key leader engagement training with a 20th Special Forces Group operator during Flintlock 2018 in Niger, Africa April 16, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstatio... More
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first
Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first Women’s Leadership Forum on the eve of International Women’s Day in N'Djamena, Chad, Mar. 7, 2017, as a part of Exercise Flintlock 2017. This leadership discu... More
A Nigerien service member fires his weapon during
A Nigerien service member fires his weapon during marksmanship training as a part of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 1, 2017. Flintlock is a Special Operations Forces exercise geared toward building intero... 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
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
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
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
A Canadian Special Operations Forces Command medic
A Canadian Special Operations Forces Command medic provides instruction to a member of the Niger Armed Forces during medical training as part of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, February 25, 2017. Niger is one o... 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 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
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
Students await their graduation ceremony following
Students await their graduation ceremony following completion of the Intermediate Intelligence Course, comprised of nearly 20 West African female intelligence officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians ... More
Senegalese soldiers practice treating chest wounds
Senegalese soldiers practice treating chest wounds during a medical class as a part of Flintlock 2018, April 11, 2018 in Tahoua, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western ... More
Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldiers advane on a notional
Forces Armees Nigeriennes soldiers advane on a notional enemy position in a training mission during Exercise Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 17, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated mili... 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
Multinational service members participate in the opening
Multinational service members participate in the opening ceremonies of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock is a multinational Special Operations Forces exercise geared toward building inter... 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
U.S. and western partner nation soldiers participate
U.S. and western partner nation soldiers participate in an opening ceremony at the Joint Multinational Headquarters for Exercise Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-... 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
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
Nigerien service members observe as a U.S. Army Special
Nigerien service members observe as a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier demonstrates the location of an mock IED during Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 1, 2017. Flintlock is an annual exercise across the Tr... More
Nigerien troops displayed pomp and circumstance during
Nigerien troops displayed pomp and circumstance during the closing ceremony for Flintlock 2014 in Niamey, Niger, March 9, 2014. (Photo by U.S. Navy Lt.j.g. Amy Forsythe, U.S. Africa Command)
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
A Belgian Special Operations soldier observes Nigerien
A Belgian Special Operations soldier observes Nigerien soldiers as they rehearse small unit tactics during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 3, 2017. Flintlock is an annual Special Operations Forc... More
Belgian and Italian Special Forces work with members
Belgian and Italian Special Forces work with members of the Niger Armed Forces on the Dragunov sniper rifle, Feb 22, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has stren... More