Flintlock 20 - US Defense Story

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 Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Army Sgt. Conner Douglas)

African forces build on intelligence, conduct simulated raid at Flintlock 20

March 8, 2020 defenseadmin 0

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 …]

African partners celebrate the conclusion of Flintlock 20, after two weeks of intense training with U.S. and international forces, near Thies, Senegal on Feb. 28, 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. Army photo by Spc. Miguel Pena)

Color and pomp to close out Flintlock 20

March 1, 2020 defenseadmin 0

African partners celebrate the conclusion of Flintlock 20, after two weeks of intense training with U.S. and international forces, near Thies, Senegal on Feb. 28, 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 [Read More …]

A Mauritanian Soldier pulls security during a simulated raid, building off intelligence gathered in pursuit of malign actors as part of the Flintlock 20 scenario, near Nouakchott, Mauritania on Feb. 23, 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. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)

African forces build on intelligence, conduct simulated raid at Flintlock 20

March 1, 2020 defenseadmin 0

A Mauritanian Soldier pulls security during a simulated raid, building off intelligence gathered in pursuit of malign actors as part of the Flintlock 20 scenario, near Nouakchott, Mauritania on Feb. 23, 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 [Read More …]

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 U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Clara Soria-Hernandez)

African forces train on vehicle intercept at Flintlock 20

March 1, 2020 defenseadmin 0

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 …]

Chadian soldiers practice work to improve individual weapon skills during Flintlock 20 near Atar, Mauritania, 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. Army photo by Pfc. Clara Soria-Hernandez)

Chadian Armed Forces improve weapon proficiency at Flintlock 20

February 27, 2020 defenseadmin 0

Chadian soldiers practice work to improve individual weapon skills during Flintlock 20 near Atar, Mauritania, 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. Army photo by Pfc. Clara [Read More …]

A Mauritanian soldier keeps guard in Atar, Mauritania, 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. Army photo by Pfc. Clara Soria-Hernandez)

Flintlock 2020 conduct battle drills

February 27, 2020 defenseadmin 0

A Mauritanian soldier keeps guard in Atar, Mauritania, 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. Army photo by Pfc. Clara Soria-Hernandez)

U.S. Civil Affairs Sgt. Jordan Banks, left, Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Howlett, middle, and Marcus Hall, assigned to 91st Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), prepare a drop zone in order to receive a humanitarian assistance air drop full of medical supplies during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, Feb. 23, 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. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Sidney Sale)

U.S. and Mauritanian Civil Affairs coordinate humanitarian assistance during Flintlock 20

February 25, 2020 defenseadmin 0

U.S. Civil Affairs Sgt. Jordan Banks, left, Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Howlett, middle, and Marcus Hall, assigned to 91st Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), prepare a drop zone in order to receive a humanitarian assistance air drop full of medical supplies during Flintlock 20 near Nouakchott, Mauritania, Feb. 23, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that [Read More …]

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)

Soldiers in the Moroccan Army simulate conducting a patrol during a drill in preparation for the beginning of FLINTLOCK 20

February 24, 2020 defenseadmin 0

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 [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)

Moroccans provide training for neighboring militaries in Africa during Flintlock 20

February 23, 2020 defenseadmin 0

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)