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
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
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
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. 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.
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command foreign
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command foreign policy advisor Randall Kaailau, speaks with a Belgium special forces group member during a networking session at the Flintlock 2018 Senior Leadership Seminar i... More
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
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
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
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
Guinean soldiers apply a tourniquet to a simulated
Guinean soldiers apply a tourniquet to a simulated casualty during an assault in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 26, 2019. The training lane enhances the soldiers ability to communicate, move, and fight durin... 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
Kids at the Save Our Souls Children's Village listen
Kids at the Save Our Souls Children's Village listen to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go perform a concert in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 19, 2017. During the visit Airmen donated rice, beans... 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
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
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
Staff Sgt. Mark Wheeler, U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Staff Sgt. Mark Wheeler, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch N' Go percussionist, interacts with the Kids after the concert at the Save Our Souls Children's Village in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, April 19, 2017... 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
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
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
U.S. Air Force Col. William K. Uhrag, director of
U.S. Air Force Col. William K. Uhrag, director of communications for Special Operations Command Africa, speaks about the importance of interoperability between African and western militaries during an opening c... More
TAHOUA, Niger - 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
A Burkinabe detective records the measurements of a
A Burkinabe detective records the measurements of a crime scene during a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 27, 2019 during Flintlock 2019. Burkinabe detectives were responsible wit... 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
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes
Soldiers assigned to the Forces Armees Nigeriennes raise the Nigerien and U.S. flags during an opening ceremony at the Joint Multinational Headquarters for Flintlock 2018 at Agadez, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flint... More
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
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
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
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
Senegalese Soldiers shoot laying in the prone position
Senegalese Soldiers shoot laying in the prone position 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 For... 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
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
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
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
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 Czech Special Forces trained the Malian sold... More
A Burkinabe detective takes photographic evidence of
A Burkinabe detective takes photographic evidence of the scene of a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 27, 2019 during Flintlock 2019. Burkinabe detectives were responsible with doc... 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Soldiers from the Burkina Faso Army load their gear
Soldiers from the Burkina Faso Army load their gear onto a pallet April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner n... More
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command Africa foreign
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command Africa foreign policy advisor Randall Kaailau, speaks with representatives from Nigeria before the start of the Flintlock 2018 Senior Leadership Seminar in Niamey Nige... More
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical
Soldiers of the Belgium Special Operations Surgical Team render aid to a casualty as part of an exercise during Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 16, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations ... More
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
A U.S. military member has her hair braided from a
A U.S. military member has her hair braided from a girl at Saint Vincent Orphanage of Niamey during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 18, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African... 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
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct key leader engagement
Nigerien Armed Forces conduct key leader engagement training with 20th Special Forces Group during Flintlock 2018 in Niger, Africa April 16, 2018. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burki... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha
A U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha intellegence sergeant in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) gives a class on Close Quarters Combat to Senegal Soldiers as part of Flintlock 2018 in Tahou... More
A U.S. military member plays with a young boy at Saint
A U.S. military member plays with a young boy at Saint Vincent Orphanage of Niamey during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 18, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and weste... More
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
A Senegalese soldier assaults the objective in a small
A Senegalese soldier 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 exercise that... 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, is interviewed by local media after the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. ... More
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of
NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of Defense, inspects the troops to start off the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from mo... More
A Malian Soldier is awarded U.S. Jump wings on April
A Malian Soldier is awarded U.S. Jump wings on April 16, 2018, Two Malian soldiers jumped with a U.S forces team during a joint Airborne operation that was conducted near Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Approximatel... More
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command foreign
NIAMEY, Niger - Special Operations Command foreign policy advisor Randall Kaailau, speaks with a Denmark special forces group member during a networking session at the Senior Leadership Seminar for Flintlock 18... More
Two Senegalese Soldiers practice applying a tourniquet
Two Senegalese Soldiers practice applying a tourniquet during a medical class as part of Flintlock 2108 April 11, 2018 in Tahoua, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western... More
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander,
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, or FAN, does a pass and review of the Nigerian detachment participating in Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flin... More
A member of the Burkinabe free fall team lands in front
A member of the Burkinabe free fall team lands in front of local villagers after airborne operations conducted during Flintlock 2018 in Burkina Faso April 16, 2018. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier an... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special Operations Command Africa, gives remarks during the closing ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 20, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, wit... More
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander,
TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, or FAN, gives a speech to the dignitaries who attended the Tahoua opening ceremony for Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11... More
Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of Defense, speaks
Moutari Kalla, Nigerien Minister of Defense, speaks during the closing ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 20, 2018. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western part... 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
Nigerien soldiers conduct tactical combat casualty
Nigerien soldiers conduct tactical combat casualty care training during Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 19, 2018. The soldiers were trained by a team of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFS... More
A Nigerien Soldier marches across the airfield at the
A Nigerien Soldier marches across the airfield at the start of the closing ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 20, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Seneg... More
NIAMEY, Niger - Amb. Eric P. Whitaker, U.S. ambassador
NIAMEY, Niger - Amb. Eric P. Whitaker, U.S. ambassador to Niger, speaks with Special Operations Command Africa foreign policy advisor, Mr. Randall Kaailau before opening remarks at the Flintlock 2018 Senior Lea... 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
A Burkinabe police officer with the Special Intervention
A Burkinabe police officer with the Special Intervention Unit (SIU) fires his AK-47 rifle during a simulated terrorist attack as part of exercise Flintlock 2019 in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Feb. 27, 2019. Memb... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment -
A U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment - Alpha weapons sergeant and a Senegalese Soldier speak about his performance during training at Flintlock 2018, April 14, 2018 at Tahoua, Niger. Flintlock is U... 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
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
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
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
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