200222-N-BL637-0002 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 22, 2020) A Nigerian Soldier simulates conducting a patrol during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 22, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200222-N-BL637-0002 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 22, 2020) A Nigerian Soldier simulates conducting a patrol during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 22, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200217-N-BL637-0037 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 17, 2020) Nigerian Army Soldiers participate in a live-fire exercise as part of FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200217-N-BL637-0026 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 17, 2020) A Nigerian Army Soldier listens to instruction during a live-fire exercise as part of FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200217-N-BL637-0015 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 17, 2020) A Nigerian Navy Sailor checks his grouping during a live-fire exercise as part of FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200217-N-BL637-0010 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 17, 2020) A Nigerian Navy Sailor fires a weapon during a live-fire exercise as part of FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
A soldier in the Mauritanian Army plays a drum for the FLINTLOCK 20 opening ceremony in Atar, Senegal, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
A soldier in the Mauritanian Army plays a bugle for the FLINTLOCK 20 opening ceremony in Atar, Senegal, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
Soldiers in the Nigerian Army pose for a photo at the beginning of the FLINTLOCK 20 opening ceremony in Atar, Senegal, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
Soldiers in the Mauritanian Army stand ready to play their instruments for the FLINTLOCK 20 opening ceremony in Atar, Senegal, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
Mauritanian soldiers pose for a photo while they await instructions to begin a night-time simulated rescue operation exercise during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 16, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Mauritanian soldiers pose for a photo while they await instructions to begin a night-time simulated rescue operation exercise during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 16, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
200216-N-BL637-0023 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 16, 2020) A Soldier in the Nigerian Army simulates speaking to a village elder, played by a Soldier from the United Kingdom, during a drill as part of FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 16, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200216-N-BL637-0015 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 16, 2020) A Soldier in the Nigerian Army practices village engagements during a mock patrol simulation as part of FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 16, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200216-N-BL637-0010 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 16, 2020) A Soldier in the Nigerian Army posts as a lookout during a drill as part of FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 16, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200216-N-BL637-0005 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 16, 2020) Soldiers in the Nigerian Army simulate conducting a patrol during a drill as part of FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 16, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200214-N-BL637-0020 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 14, 2020) A Soldier in the Moroccan Army simulates conducting a patrol during a drill in preparation for the beginning of FLINTLOCK 20. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier special operations forces exercise in Africa and has taken place annually since 2005. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200214-N-BL637-0015 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 14, 2020) A Soldier in the Moroccan Army simulates searching for an improvised explosive device during a drill in preparation for the beginning of FLINTLOCK 20. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier special operations forces exercise in Africa and has taken place annually since 2005. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200214-N-BL637-0010 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 14, 2020) Soldiers in the Moroccan Army simulate conducting a patrol during a drill in preparation for the beginning of FLINTLOCK 20. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier special operations forces exercise in Africa and has taken place annually since 2005. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200214-N-BL637-0006 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 14, 2020) Soldiers in the Moroccan Army simulate conducting a patrol during a drill in preparation for the beginning of FLINTLOCK 20. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier special operations forces exercise in Africa and has taken place annually since 2005. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
A Mauritanian soldier takes a firing stance as a Moroccan Special Forces (M-SOF) soldier tests his stability prior to conducting a range during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
Mauritanian soldiers practice their firing stances prior to conducting a range during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, Feb., 19 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
Moroccan Special Forces (M-SOF) Soldiers advise and assist members of the Armed Forces of Mauritania while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
A Mauritanian soldier zeros his weapon while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
A Moroccan Special Forces (M-SOF) Soldier gives downrange feedback to members of the Armed Forces of Mauritania while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
Moroccan Special Forces soldiers give downrange feedback to members of the Armed Forces of Mauritania while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
Moroccan Special Forces soldiers give downrange feedback members of the Armed Forces of Mauritania while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
A Moroccan Special Forces Soldier advises and assists members of the Armed Forces of Mauritania while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
A Moroccan Special Forces soldier advises and assists members of the Armed Forces of Mauritania while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
A Moroccan Special Forces soldier advises and assists members of the Armed Forces of Mauritania while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
A Moroccan Special Forces Soldier and members of the Armed Forces of Mauritania enter a range while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
Moroccan Special Forces soldiers and members of the Armed Forces of Mauritania set up a range while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
Mauritanian Soldiers prepare to enter a range while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
200222-N-BL637-0010 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 22, 2020) A Nigerian Soldier poses for a photograph during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 22, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200217-N-BL637-0003 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 17, 2020) Nigerian Army Soldiers sing cadences for motivation before an exercise as part of FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200222-N-BL637-0008 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 22, 2020) A Nigerian Soldier simulates conducting a patrol during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 22, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200222-N-BL637-0006 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 22, 2020) A Nigerian Sailor poses for a photograph during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 22, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200222-N-BL637-0002 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 22, 2020) A Nigerian Soldier simulates conducting a patrol during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 22, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200219-N-BL637-0030 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 19, 2020) A Burkina Faso Soldier simulates conducting a patrol during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 19, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200219-N-BL637-0022 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 19, 2020) Burkina Faso Soldiers simulate conducting a patrol during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 19, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200219-N-BL637-0016 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 19, 2020) A Burkina Faso Soldier prepares to simulate conducting a patrol during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 19, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200219-N-BL637-0010 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 19, 2020) A Burkina Faso Soldier simulates conducting a patrol during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 19, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased
200219-N-BL637-0005 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 19, 2020) Burkina Faso Soldiers simulate conducting a patrol during FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 19, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
A convoy of United States, Polish and Guinean special operations soldiers drive into a sand storm on their way back from a training site during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces Soldiers conduct close quarters battle training lead and instructed by Polish Special Forces in an abandoned hotel during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces Soldiers conduct close quarters battle training lead and instructed by Polish Special Forces in an abandoned hotel during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces Soldiers conduct close quarters battle training lead and instructed by Polish Special Forces in an abandoned hotel during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces Soldiers conduct close quarters battle training lead and instructed by Polish Special Forces in an abandoned hotel during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces Soldiers conduct close quarters battle training lead and instructed by Polish Special Forces in an abandoned hotel during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces Soldiers conduct close quarters battle training lead and instructed by Polish Special Forces in an abandoned hotel during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces Soldiers conduct close quarters battle training lead and instructed by Polish Special Forces in an abandoned hotel during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces Soldiers conduct close quarters battle training lead and instructed by Polish Special Forces in an abandoned hotel during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces Soldiers conduct close quarters battle training lead and instructed by Polish Special Forces in an abandoned hotel during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Mauritanian soldiers escort a convoy of Polish, United States, and Guinean Special Forces soldiers on their way to a training site during Flintlock 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
U.S. Army Sgt. Conner Douglas photographs the Cape Verde Army learning to apply a tourniquet at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
Soldiers in the Cape Verde Army learn to apply a tourniquet at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)(This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)
A Spanish Special Forces medic practices firing a pistol at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
A Spanish Special Forces medic practices firing a pistol at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
A Spanish Special Forces medic practices firing a pistol at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
A Spanish Special Forces Officer demonstrates how to reload a pistol at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
A U.S. Soldier prepares to organize room dividers at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Senegal, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
Hired labarorers play a game during their lunch break at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Senegal, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
Major Aly Sidibe, soldier in the Mali Army National Guard poses for a photo at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Senegal, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
A New York Times photographer takes notes with a Mauritanian soldier preparing an A-29B Super Tucano at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)
“Nourdine,” a local interpreter, poses for a photo next to an A-29B Super Tucano at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
A New York Times photographer documents a Mauritanian soldier preparing an A-29B Super Tucano at FLINTLOCK 20 in Atar, Mauritania, February 18, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brycen Guerrero/Released)
Guinean Special Forces soldiers conduct weapons range training for both close quarters rifle and sniper skills during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
A Mauritanian Special Forces soldier observes from the hood of a military vehicle while other soldiers practice weapons handling skills at the Nouakchott camp where Western and African partners stay during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces soldiers conduct weapons range training for both close quarters rifle and sniper skills during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
A Mauritanian Special Forces soldier poses for a photo behind a military vehicle while other soldiers practice weapons handling skills at the Nouakchott camp where Western and African partners stay during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
A Mauritanian Special Forces soldier observes from the hood of a military vehicle while other soldiers practice weapons handling skills at the Nouakchott camp where Western and African partners stay during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces soldiers conduct weapons range training for both close quarters rifle and sniper skills during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces soldiers conduct weapons range training for both close quarters rifle and sniper skills during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces soldiers conduct weapons range training for both close quarters rifle and sniper skills during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces soldiers conduct weapons range training for both close quarters rifle and sniper skills during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
Guinean Special Forces soldiers conduct weapons range training for both close quarters rifle and sniper skills during FLINTLOCK 20 in Nouakchott, Mauritania, February 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Parker/Released)
200217-N-BL637-0055 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 17, 2020) Nigerian Army Soldiers participate in a live-fire exercise as part of FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
200217-N-BL637-0045 THIES, Senegal (Feb. 17, 2020) Nigerian Army Soldiers participate in a live-fire exercise as part of FLINTLOCK 20 in Thies, Senegal Feb. 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Castellano/Unreleased)
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, near Atar, Mauritania on Feb. 26, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West [Read More …]
A Mauritanian soldier zeros his weapon while conducting marksmanship training during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, 19 Feb., 2020. Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise, is designed to increase partner nations’ capabilities and strengthen country-to-country relationships. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)
Senegalese and Mauritanian soldiers wait for the end of a vehicle interdiction drill, building off intelligence gathered in pursuit of malign actors as part of the Flintlock 20 scenario, near Atar, Mauritania, Feb. 26, 2020. Flintlock is an annual integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is [Read More …]
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