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
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
Senegalese Brig. Gen. Amadou Kane, Army Chief of Staff,
Senegalese Brig. Gen. Amadou Kane, Army Chief of Staff, gives his remarks during the opening ceremony for Flintlock 2016 in Thies, Senegal Feb 8, 2016. Brig. Gen. Kane highlighted how each participating nation ... More
Nigerien armed forces participate in the opening ceremonies
Nigerien armed forces 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 interoperabil... More
Col. Mukala Altini, Zone 5 commander, Forces Armees
Col. Mukala Altini, Zone 5 commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, addresses Nigerien and Western nation service members during the opening ceremonies of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock i... 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
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
A U.S. Special Forces team commander approaches the
A U.S. Special Forces team commander approaches the podium to address the participants of Flintlock 2017 during opening ceremonies in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock is a Special Operations Forces exerci... More
Soldiers from multiple nations participate in the opening
Soldiers from multiple nations participate in the opening ceremony for Flintlock 16 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 8, 2016. Flintlock is an annual African-led, Special Operations Forces exercise that began in 2005, fo... More
A U.S. Special Forces team commander salutes the official
A U.S. Special Forces team commander salutes the official party of the opening ceremonies for Flintlock 2017 during opening ceremonies in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock is an annual exercise across the ... 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
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
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 armed forces service members observe as the
Nigerien armed forces service members observe as the Belgian Special Operations Forces prepare for a capabilities demonstration during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 9, 2017. Flintlock bolsters ... More
Nigerien soldiers prepare their magazines for a dismounted
Nigerien soldiers prepare their magazines for a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock brings together forces who share the common goal of peace and stabilit... More
A Nigerien soldier provides rear security for his squad
A Nigerien soldier provides rear security for his squad while they performed a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock exercises strengthen security instituti... More
Nigerien armed forces service members gathered after
Nigerien armed forces service members gathered after the Flintlock 2017 ceremonies in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 27, 2017.Flintlock bolsters partnerships between African, European and North American Special Operations ... More
An Australian Special Operations service member teaches
An Australian Special Operations service member teaches Nigerien service members react to contact drills during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 3, 2017. Flintlock exercises strengthen security ins... More
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, Special Operations Command
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, Special Operations Command Africa commander, inspects troops with his Senegalese counterpart Senegalese Brig. Gen. Amadou Kane in Thies, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2016. More than 1,700 part... More
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 3, 2017. Flintlock bolsters partnerships between African, European and North American Special Operations Forces whi... More
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 3, 2017. Flintlock bolsters partnerships between African, European and North American Special Operations Forces whi... More
A U.S. Special Forces soldier and an Australian special
A U.S. Special Forces soldier and an Australian special operations service member observe as Nigerien soldiers practice react to contact drills during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 4, 2017. Flin... More
Nigerien armed forces march to the parade field for
Nigerien armed forces march to the parade field for the opening ceremonies of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock is a Special Operations Forces exercise geared toward building interoperabi... 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
A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant speaks
A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant speaks to a group of Nigerien soldiers prior to the start of a buddy team movement class during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock 201... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant observes
A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant observes as a Nigerien soldier bounds forward while practicing buddy team movement drills during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock is... More
U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers observe as Nigerien
U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers observe as Nigerien armed forces service members fire their weapons with the assistance of Illumination rounds during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 9, 2017. Fl... More
A Nigerien service member shoots his weapon during
A Nigerien service member shoots his weapon during marksmanship training as part of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, February 25, 2017. Niger is one of seven African nations to host Flintlock 2017. (U.S. Army ph... More
Nigerien, Australian, and U.S. service members observe
Nigerien, Australian, and U.S. service members observe as an explosive detonates as part of a counter IED class for Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 1, 2017. Flintlock bolsters partnerships between African,... 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
A Nigerien service member crawls towards the enemy
A Nigerien service member crawls towards the enemy during react to contact drills for Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 3, 2017. Flintlock 2017 is being hosted by 7 nations throughout North and West... 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
A U.S. Army Special Forces Weapons Sergeant inspects
A U.S. Army Special Forces Weapons Sergeant inspects a Nigerien service member’s weapon prior to entering a range as part of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, February 25, 2017. Niger is one of seven African nati... More
Australian Special Operations Forces service members
Australian Special Operations Forces service members demonstrate squad movements during Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 1, 2017. Flintlock bolsters partnerships between African, European and North American... More
A U.S. Special Forces team commander approaches the
A U.S. Special Forces team commander approaches the podium to address the participants of Flintlock 2017 during opening ceremonies in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock is a Special Operations Forces exerci... More
A U.S. Special Forces team commander addresses the
A U.S. Special Forces team commander addresses the participants of Flintlock 2017 during opening ceremonies in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock exercises strengthen security institutions, promote multilat... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant observes
A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant observes as a Nigerien soldier bounds forward while practicing buddy team movement drills during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock is... More
James P. Zumwalt, ambassador to the Republic of Senegal
James P. Zumwalt, ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and the Republic of Guinea Bissau, gives his remarks during the opening ceremony for Flintlock 2016 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 8, 2016. The exercise enhances ... More
Nigerien armed forces participate in the opening ceremonies
Nigerien armed forces 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 interoperabil... More
An Australian Special Operations Forces service member
An Australian Special Operations Forces service member speaks to a group of Nigerien service members during a counter IED class as part of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 1, 2017. Flintlock bolsters partne... More
Nigerien armed forces participate in the opening ceremonies
Nigerien armed forces 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 interoperabil... More
Belgian Special Operations Forces demonstrate their
Belgian Special Operations Forces demonstrate their vehicle capabilities during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 9, 2017. Flintlock brings together forces who share the common goal of peace and st... More
Col. Mukala Altini, Zone 5 commander, Forces Armees
Col. Mukala Altini, Zone 5 commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, addresses Nigerien and Western nation service members during the opening ceremonies of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock i... More
A Nigerien soldier leads a dismounted patrol during
A Nigerien soldier leads a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock 2017 is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to protect ... More
A Belgian Special Operations soldier observes the opening
A Belgian Special Operations soldier observes the opening ceremony for Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Feb. 27, 2017. Flintlock bolsters partnerships between African, European and North American Special Operati... More
An Australian Special Operations soldier inspects a
An Australian Special Operations soldier inspects a Nigerien service member’s weapon prior to entering a range as part of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, February 25, 2017. Niger is one of seven African nations... 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
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, Special Operations Command
Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, Special Operations Command Africa commander, oversees the transfer of the Flintlock flag from Chad to Senegal in Thies, Senegal, Feb. 8, 2016. Chad hosted Flintlock 2015, the passi... More
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 3, 2017. Flintlock bolsters partnerships between African, European and North American Special Operations Forces whi... More
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 3, 2017. Flintlock bolsters partnerships between African, European and North American Special Operations Forces whi... More
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 3, 2017. Flintlock bolsters partnerships between African, European and North American Special Operations Forces whi... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier reacts to contact
A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier reacts to contact as a demonstration for Nigerien service members during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 4, 2017. Flintlock is an annual exercise across the Tran... More
Members of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command
Members of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command inspect weapons prior to entering a range during Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, February 25, 2017. Niger is one of seven African nations to host Flintlock ... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant coaches
A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant coaches a Nigerien service member as he shoots his weapon during Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, February 25, 2017. Niger is one of seven African nations to host Flin... More
A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant observes
A U.S. Army Special Forces weapons sergeant observes as a Nigerien soldier bounds forward while practicing buddy team movement drills during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock is... More
Nigerien service members practice squad movements during
Nigerien service members practice squad movements during a small unit tactics class as part of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 1, 2017. Flintlock exercises strengthen security institutions, promote multila... 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
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise
Nigerien service members react to contact during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 3, 2017. Flintlock bolsters partnerships between African, European and North American Special Operations Forces whi... More