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
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 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 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
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard is photographed with members of the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso became the 76th nation to join the Na... 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
Little girls perform at a music school visited by members
Little girls perform at a music school visited by members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army Band and the U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso in support of the state partnership program in Ouag... More
Members of the Burina Faso army band arrive for practice
Members of the Burina Faso army band arrive for practice with the District of Columbia National Guard's 257th Army Band in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, July 2, 2019. The DCNG sent an ensemble to Burkina Faso to s... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha
A U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha weapons sergeant in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) demonstrates how to clear a room in a glass house as part of Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, Apri... 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
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
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 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
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
Western Accord 16 leaders pose in traditional West
Western Accord 16 leaders pose in traditional West African garb during a Cultural Day dinner at hotel Ouaga 2000, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, May 8, 2016. Burkina Faso Armed Forces hosted the Western Accord 16 C... More
Burkina Faso Prime Minister Paul Kaba Thieba walks
Burkina Faso Prime Minister Paul Kaba Thieba walks past the flags of multinational partners during the Western Accord 2016 Closing Day Ceremony May 13, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The two-wee... 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
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
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
A Burkina Faso Armed Forces soldier pulls security
A Burkina Faso Armed Forces soldier pulls security during a hostage scenario battle drill May 4, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Security officers with U.S. Army Africa and 9th Brigade Engineer B... More
U.S. Army Capt. Vanesa Mena Fernandez (right),
U.S. Army Capt. Vanesa Mena Fernandez (right), antiterrorism/force protection officer in charge with 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, discusses security ... 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
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard's
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard's 257th Army Band sent an ensemble to Burkina Faso to support the state partnership program in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, July 2. The National Guard state part... 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 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
At center, Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding
At center, Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard and Brig. Gen. Moses Miningou the Chief of General Staff for the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso are photogr... More
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
U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso Andrew Young, Burkina
U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso Andrew Young, Burkina Faso's Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense Justin Som and Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard answ... More
Tulinabo Mushingi, U.S. Ambassador for Burkina Faso,
Tulinabo Mushingi, U.S. Ambassador for Burkina Faso, addresses dignitaries and multinational military leaders during the Western Accord 2016 Closing Day Ceremony May 13, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina... More
TAHOUA, Niger - Capt. Neal a U.S. Army Special Forces
TAHOUA, Niger - Capt. Neal a U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment – Alpha Commander in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), addresses dignitaries during the Tahoua opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 ... 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
Burkina Faso Armed Forces Lt. Sunemane Zango, commander
Burkina Faso Armed Forces Lt. Sunemane Zango, commander of security forces at Camp Zagre, announces the start of a battle drill exercise via radio May 4, 2016 at the camp in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Battle dr... More
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
Sgt. John La, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose
Sgt. John La, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, gives a presentation to Burkinabé Gendarmerie on the history of riot and crowd control in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, ... More
Dutch military service members, with ally military
Dutch military service members, with ally military partners of Western Accord 16, commemorate the Dutch Remembrance Day May 4, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. During the ceremony, international t... More
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
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard is photographed with members of the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso became the 76th nation to join the Na... More
Sgt. Nick Kraemer of the District of Columbia’s 257th
Sgt. Nick Kraemer of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army accompanies the band during a performance at an African children’s school for music in Ouagadougou, July 5, 2019. The National Guard sta... 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
Sgt. Eric Edwards, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose
Sgt. Eric Edwards, a combat engineer with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13, advises the Burkinabé Gendarmerie on proper crowd-control formations in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Nov. 12, 2013... More
Participants of Western Accord 16 attend a targeting
Participants of Western Accord 16 attend a targeting analysis brief May 4, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Exercise participants from 25 different nations, 15 African regional countries and eight... More
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
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard is photographed with members of the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso became the 76th nation to join the Na... 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
Intelligence noncommissioned officers from Burkina
Intelligence noncommissioned officers from Burkina Faso, Senegal, Chad, Tunisia and Niger participate in the third iteration of the Military Intelligence Noncommissioned Officer’s Course- Africa in Ouagadougou,... More
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
U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Mr. Andrew Young greets
U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Mr. Andrew Young greets the music school teacher before members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army band play at an African children’s school for music in su... More
A Burkina Faso folk singer entertains participants
A Burkina Faso folk singer entertains participants of Western Accord 16 during a Cultural Day dinner at hotel Ouaga 2000, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, May 8, 2016. Burkina Faso Armed Forces hosted the Western Acc... 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
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
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard is photographed with members of the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso at the Ministry of Defense Feb. 1. Burkina Faso bec... More
Members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National
Members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army band play at an African children’s school for music while visiting Burkina Faso in support of the state partnership program in Ouagadougou, July 5... 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
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
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
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
U.S. Army Capt. Vanesa Mena Fernandez (right),
U.S. Army Capt. Vanesa Mena Fernandez (right), antiterrorism/force protection officer in charge with 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, thanks Burkina Faso ... 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
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
Sgt. Brandon Lee of the District of Columbia’s 257th
Sgt. Brandon Lee of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army band plays at an African children’s school for music while visiting Burkina Faso in support of the state partnership program in Ouagadoug... 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
Members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National
Members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army band play at a African children’s school for musical while visiting Burkina Faso in support of the state partnership program in Ouagadougou, July ... More
An intelligence analyst from Chad gives his final
An intelligence analyst from Chad gives his final presentation for the conclusion of the Military Intelligence Noncommissioned Officer’s Course- Africa, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, to his counterparts and instr... More
Spc. Ross Fields of the District of Columbia National
Spc. Ross Fields of the District of Columbia National Guard's 257th Army Band engages with children at a local orphanage in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, July 2. The National Guard state partnership program is a w... More
A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard
A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard watches the engines during startup April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 Afric... More
U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha
U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha Soldiers in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) train Senegal Soldiers on how to clear a room in a glass house during Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April... More
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical Team provide treatment to a casualty as part of an exercise during Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 16, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from m... More
During the graduation of the Military Intelligence
During the graduation of the Military Intelligence Noncommissioned Officer’s Course- Africa in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Burkinabe Chief of Defense Brig. Gen. Nabere Honoré Traore addresses the multinational g... More
Sadou Soloke, the governor of Agadez, Niger, gathers
Sadou Soloke, the governor of Agadez, Niger, gathers with dignitaries from African and western nations at the conclusion of an opening ceremony at the Joint Multinational Headquarters for Exercise Flintlock 201... More
Members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National
Members of the District of Columbia’s 257th National Guard Army band play at an African children’s school for music while visiting Burkina Faso in support of the state partnership program in Ouagadougou, July 5... More
Burkina Faso Armed Forces Lt. Sunemane Zango (left),
Burkina Faso Armed Forces Lt. Sunemane Zango (left), commander of security forces at Camp Zagre, and Tony Hardy (right), lead antiterrorism/force protection planner for U.S. Army Africa, discuss a hostage scena... 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
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard is photographed with members of the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso at the Ministry of Defense Feb. 1. Burkina Faso be... More
Sgt. John Rosa of the District of Columbia National
Sgt. John Rosa of the District of Columbia National Guard's 257th Army Band gets positive feedback from kids at a local orphanage after the Army band performed in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, July 2, 2019. The Na... More
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Commanding General, District of Columbia National Guard is photographed with members of the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso became the 76th nation to join the Na... More
A U.S. Military member with a boy at Saint Vincent
A U.S. Military member with a boy 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 Senegal, is de... 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
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
Western Accord 16 participants walk through The Granite
Western Accord 16 participants walk through The Granite Sculptures of Laongo in Burkina Faso, May 8, 2016. This was the first activity during the group’s Cultural Day event. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Cand... More
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
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
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
Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, Jr., U.S. Army Africa
Brig. Gen. Kenneth H. Moore, Jr., U.S. Army Africa deputy commanding general and Col. Maj. Yaya Sere, chief planning officer and chief of operations for the General Staff of the Burkina Faso Armed Forces take a... More
Dutch military service members, with ally military
Dutch military service members, with ally military partners of Western Accord 16, commemorate the Dutch Remembrance Day May 4, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. During the ceremony, international t... More
Multinational Western Accord 2016 participants display
Multinational Western Accord 2016 participants display flags for each country represented at the exercise’s Closing Day Ceremony May 13, 2016 at Camp Zagre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The two-week command post ... 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
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
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