RMT32ECP–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) pull security while they exit a rooftop to clear the building during a routine training exercise, April 3, 2019 at Fort Bragg, NC. Green Berets utilized the Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System, or SPIES, to insert themselves on the rooftop. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RM2GKM81N–A Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) places a rose on a Soldiers memorial stone during the 3 SFG (A) memorial walk ceremony at Fort Bragg, NC, May 25, 2021. Gold star family members, friends and fellow Soldiers gathered in remembrance of Soldiers who have died while deployed and honored their memory by placing a single rose on top of their memorial stone.
RMMCXYKP–A Green Beret from the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) sniper team, Sgt. 1st Class Cuong fires his rifle in an event at the ninth annual United States Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition held at Fort Bragg, N.C. March 18-22. The 1st SFG (A) sniper team outperformed special operations teams from the Naval Special Warfare Command, Marine Corps Scout Sniper School, U.S. Army Sniper School, 75th Ranger Regiment, and international special operations teams from Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, France, Italy, and Singapore.
RMT32ECT–A medevac helicopter prepares to land in a marked landing zone during a routine training exercise with Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), April 3, 2019 at Fort Bragg, NC. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RM2GKM81X–Green Berets and Soldiers assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) salute fallen Soldiers during the 3rd SFG (A) memorial walk ceremony at Fort Bragg, NC, May 25, 2021. Gold star family members, friends and fellow Soldiers gathered today in remembrance of Soldiers who have died while deployed and honored their memory by placing a single rose on top of their memorial stone.
RMMCXYDX–One half of the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Beret sniper team, Master Sgt. David uses binoculars to scan targets during an event at the ninth annual United States Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition held at Fort Bragg, N.C. March 18-22. Master Sgt. David and his teammate Sgt. 1st Class Cuong placed first in a field of more than 40 teams from Special Operations Forces around the world.
RMMD762B–A Green Beret from the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) sniper team, Sgt. 1st Class Cuong fires his rifle in an event at the ninth annual United States Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition held at Fort Bragg, N.C. March 18-22. The 1st SFG (A) sniper team outperformed special operations teams from the Naval Special Warfare Command, Marine Corps Scout Sniper School, U.S. Army Sniper School, 75th Ranger Regiment, and international special operations teams from Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, France, Italy, and Singapore. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Bram
RMMD7636–One half of the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Beret sniper team, Master Sgt. David uses binoculars to scan targets during an event at the ninth annual United States Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition held at Fort Bragg, N.C. March 18-22. Master Sgt. David and his teammate Sgt. 1st Class Cuong placed first in a field of more than 40 teams from Special Operations Forces around the world. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Braman) Editor’s note: Due to the mission of Special Forces Soldiers, full names of members of the 1st Special Forces Group (A
RMMCEE48–Airmen from the West Virginia Air National Guard tie down straps on a pallet April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
RMT32ED1–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct medical evacuation training during a routine training exercise, April 3, 2019 at Fort Bragg, NC. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMT4526H–Guinean soldiers pull security during a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 26, 2019. The close quarters battle training event gives the soldiers an opportunity to have hands on practice.
RMMCEE42–Participants from exercise Flintlock 2018 load gear onto a pallet April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
RMT32ECN–A Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) repels onto a rooftop during a routine training exercise, April 3, 2019 at Fort Bragg, NC. Green Berets utilized the Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System, or SPIES, to insert themselves on the rooftop. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMT32ECH–A Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) fires the M2 .50 caliber machine gun, April 2, 2019 at Fort Bragg, NC. Green Berets fired multiple weapon systems during the live fire range to include the M240B machine gun, M320 grenade launcher and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMRTCFWC–A Czech Special Forces Soldier observes Malian Soldiers as they tend to a simulated injured soldier during Flintlock 2019 medical training in Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 16, 2019. The medical training provides Malian Soldiers the opportunity to get hands on medical experience from multinational special forces soldiers.
RMMCEE53–Exercise Flintlock 2018 participants exit a C-130H Hercules from the West Virginia Air National Guard April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Seni
RMT32ECK–A Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) fires the M240B machine gun, April 2, 2019 at Fort Bragg, NC. Green Berets fired multiple weapon systems during the live fire range to include the M2 .50 caliber machine gun, M320 grenade launcher and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMT44YX1–A Burkinabe soldier talks to a group of people in order to inform them about an upcoming Medical Readiness Exchange Training (MEDRET) during Exercise Flintlock 2019 near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. U.S. Soldiers trained the soldier on effective information dissemination.
RM2PHHEPB–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct a training exercise at Fort Bragg, North Carolina December 6, 2021. The training focused on enhanced repelling tactics, breaching, and close quarter combat in order to prepare for future austere enviroments. (U.S Army Photo by SPC Raymon Tibbs/ Released)
RMWMDETP–A Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) observes an A-10 Thunderbolt ll flying overhead after successfully eliminating a target during a training event near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aug. 26, 2019. U.S. Special Forces trained with U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and utilized weapons ranging from small arms to A-10 Thunderbolt ll aircraft. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMMCEE4F–Loadmasters from the West Virginia Air National Guard push a pallet off a C-130H Hercules April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cl
RMT44YWX–A Burkinabe soldier places a poster on a wall during Exercise Flintlock 2019 near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb 25, 2019. Soldiers trained the soldier on effective information dissemination.
RMWMDE6P–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) dismount a UH-60 helicopter during a training event near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 26, 2019. After dismounting, U.S. Special Forces worked with U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from an overwatch position while aircraft engaged ground targets on the training objective. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMMCEE47–An Airman from the West Virginia Air National Guard ties down straps on a pallet April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cup
RMT44Y25–Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila conduct operations planning on Feb. 24, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 19. This team of Burkina Faso military leaders are in charge of providing command and control for all multinational western partners in Loumbila during the exercise's scenerio days. The Flintlock series of exercises provide military training opportunities that help foster relationships of peace, security, and cooperation.
RMWMDE6W–A Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) fires an M249 machine gun during a training exercise near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 26, 2019. U.S. Special Forces worked with U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and utilized weapons ranging from small arms to A-10 Thunderbolt ll aircraft. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMMCEE41–Pallets are placed outside of a loading area April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
RMRTCGWM–A Czech Special Forces Soldier observes Malian soldiers as they fire their AK-47 rifles near base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 19, 2019. The training event is part of exercise Flintlock 2019 and enhances the Malian Soldiers proficiency with their weapons and battle movements. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier special operations forces exercise in Africa.
RMWMDCTB–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) move to a landing UH-60 helicopter for extraction during a training event near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aug. 26, 2019. U.S. Special Forces trained with U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and utilized weapons ranging from small arms to A-10 Thunderbolt ll aircraft.. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMMCEE51–A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard communicates to her aircrew onboard a C-130H Hercules April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force pho
RMT44Y2B–Multinational soldiers at base camp Loumbila gather to watch a movie in an open air cinema sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso on Feb. 24th, 2019. The welcomed change of pace from the soldier's involvement in exercise Flintlock 2019 was due in part to the large film festival that was being held nearby in the city of Ouagdougou.
RMWMDE6J–A Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) fires an M3 Carl Gustaf Rocket launcher during a training event near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 26, 2019. U.S. Special Forces trained with U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and utilized weapons ranging from small arms to A-10 Thunderbolt ll aircraft. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMMCEE49–Exercise Flintlock 2018 participants wait to board a C-130H Hercules April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
RMT4371C–A Portuguese Special Forces soldiers coaches Burkina Faso soldiers during a battle movement training lane on base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. The training event enhances the Burkinabe forces abilities to defend, fight, and protect the countries national interest and populace.
RMWMDC7K–The door gunner of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter fires his M240H at targets of interest during a training event near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aug. 26, 2019. U.S. Special Forces utilized the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter for infiltration and exfiltration purposes while conducting training with U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis) (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMMCEE4C–A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard marshals in a K-loader April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
RM2HMKEND–U.S. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Security Forces Airmen from the Air Force Reserve Component prepare for a ground attack force assault during Sage Eagle in White Sands, New Mexico Jan. 28, 2022. Sage Eagle is designed to assist Special Forces battalions on validating subordinate units on pre-mission training by focusing on foreign internal defense. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Adrian Pacheco)
RMT44Y24–Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila conduct operations planning on Feb. 24, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 19. This team of Burkina Faso military leaders are in charge of providing command and control for all multinational western partners in Loumbila during the exercise's scenerio days. The Flintlock series of exercises provide military training opportunities that help foster relationships of peace, security, and cooperation.
RMMCEE4B–Exercise Flintlock 2018 participants board a C-130H Hercules from the West Virginia Air National Guard April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sen
RM2HMKEMY–U.S. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Security Forces Airmen from the Air Force Reserve Component prepare for a ground attack force assault during Sage Eagle in White Sands, New Mexico Jan. 28, 2022. Sage Eagle is designed to assist Special Forces battalions on validating subordinate units on pre-mission training by focusing on foreign internal defense. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Adrian Pacheco)
RM2HMKENH–U.S. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Security Forces Airmen from the Air Force Reserve Component conduct vehicle convoy operations during Sage Eagle in White Sands, New Mexico Jan. 18, 2022. Sage Eagle is designed to assist Special Forces battalions on validating subordinate units on pre-mission training by focusing on foreign internal defense. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kacie Benak)
RMT44YW6–Malian special forces soldiers conduct close quarters battle maneuver training near base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso, Feb. 25, 2019. The exercise enables Malian soldiers to become proficient with battle movements and communication.
RMMCEE4W–A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard waves off a forklift April 11, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
RMMCEE3X–A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard inspects the propellers of a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior
RM2HMKENM–U.S. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Security Forces Airmen from the Air Force Reserve Component conduct vehicle convoy operations during Sage Eagle in White Sands, New Mexico Jan. 18, 2022. Sage Eagle is designed to assist Special Forces battalions on validating subordinate units on pre-mission training by focusing on foreign internal defense. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kacie Benak)
RMWMDCTA–A Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) fires his weapon while clearing a compound during a training event near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aug. 27, 2019. U.S. Special Forces and U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers conducted a raid and utilized multiple weapon systems ranging from smalls arms weapons to A-10 Thunderbolt ll aircraft. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMT44Y21–Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila conduct operational planning on Feb. 24, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 19. This team of Burkina Faso military leaders are in charge of providing command and control for all multinational western partners in Loumbila during the exercise's scenerio days. Flintlock provides military training opportunities that help foster relationships of peace, security, and cooperation.
RMMCEE3N–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 partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
RMWMDCRY–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) clear a compound during a training event near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aug. 27, 2019. U.S. Special Forces and U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers conducted a raid and utilized multiple weapon systems ranging from smalls arms weapons to A-10 Thunderbolt ll aircraft. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMT4371E–Portuguese Special Forces soldiers draw a plan with a Burkina Faso Captain during a battle movement training lane on base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. The training lane gave the Burkina Faso Soldiers multiple scenarios in which they had to plan and execute various battle tactics.
RMMCEE3M–Airmen from the West Virginia Air National Guard load pallets onto a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton
RMWMDCT1–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) clear a compound during a training event near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aug. 27, 2019. U.S. Special Forces and U.S. Air Force Joint Terminal Attack Controllers conducted a raid and utilized multiple weapon systems ranging from smalls arms weapons to A-10 Thunderbolt ll aircraft. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMWMDE6B–A Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) fires the MK17 SCAR-H rifle at a 550-meter target during a training event near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 23, 2019. The shooter uses data from the spotter within the sniper team to make accurate adjustments, allowing the team to effectively engage distant targets. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMT74HMF–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) enter the back of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter after conducting a raid during a routine training mission April 10, 2019 at Camp Mackal, NC. The Green Berets focused on utilizing new communication systems and casualty care during the training mission. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMRTCBR0–Local Burkinabe children pose for a photo with their soccer ball while U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 122nd Civil Affairs Team conduct a site survey to evaluate a medical clinic in Loumbila, Burkina Faso, Feb. 13, 2019. Through key leader engagements, the Civil Affairs team works to further improve relations between the local national populous and U.S. forces during exercise Flintlock 2019.
RMMCEE3Y–A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard motions for cargo inside a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Ai
RMT74HMC–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) enter the back of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter after conducting a raid during a routine training mission April 10, 2019 at Camp Mackal, NC. The Green Berets focused on utilizing new communication systems and casualty care during the training mission. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMT460P5–Burkina Faso Soldiers, assigned Special Program Embassy Augmentation Response (SPEAR) apprehend a terrorist actor during a simulated hostage situation in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 27, 2019. The SPEAR soldiers demonstrated their abilities to Ambassador Andrew Young and multiple others.
RMMCEE3R–Airmen from the West Virginia Air National Guard and Burkina Faso Army unload cargo from a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/
RMT74HE5–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) enter the back of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter after conducting a raid during a routine training mission April 10, 2019 at Camp Mackal, NC. The Green Berets focused on utilizing new communication systems and casualty care during the training mission. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMT74HM9–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct a raid during a routine training mission April 08, 2019 at Camp Mackal, NC. The Green Berets focused on utilizing new communication systems and casualty care during the training mission. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMT4526Y–Guinean soldiers assault a simulated terrorist attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on Feb. 26, 2019. The training lane will enhance the Guinean soldier’s ability to defend, fight, and protect their countries national interest.
RMMCEE3K–Airmen from the West Virginia Air National Guard load pallets onto a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton
RMT74HMA–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct a raid during a routine training mission April 08, 2019 at Camp Mackal, NC. The Green Berets focused on utilizing new communication systems and casualty care during the training mission. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMT44YWA–A Czech Special Forces soldier observes Malian special forces soldiers as they conduct a close quarters battle maneuver near base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. The training event is part of exercise Flintlock 19 and enhances the Malian Soldiers proficiencies with their weapons and battle movements.
RMMCEE3P–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 partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
RMT74HMD–A Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) pulls security during a raid as part of a routine training mission April 8, 2019 at Camp Mackal, NC. The Green Berets focused on utilizing new communication systems and casualty care during the training mission. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)
RMW4R9NP–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System training on July 18, 2019, at Fort Bragg N.C. This training allowed the Green Berets to remain proficient in various technical and tactical aspects of their job. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Peter Seidler)
RMRTCBR5–U.S. service members play soccer with Burkinabe Soldiers on an improvised soccer field between tents in Loumbila, Burkina Faso, Feb. 13, 2019. Impromptu events like these are at the heart of what Flintlock is all about building partnerships and relationships while contributing to local communities.
RMMCEE3W–A pilot from the West Virginia Air National Guard controls a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018, in Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
RMW4K8M5–Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) conduct Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System training on July 18, 2019, at Fort Bragg N.C. This training allowed the Green Berets to remain proficient in various technical and tactical aspects of their job. (U.S. Army phot by Spc. Peter Seidler)
RMMA86KA–One half of the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Beret sniper team, Master Sgt. David uses binoculars to scan targets during an event at the ninth annual United States Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition held at Fort Bragg, N.C. March 18-22. Master Sgt. David and his teammate Sgt. 1st Class Cuong placed first in a field of more than 40 teams from Special Operations Forces around the world. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Braman) Editor’s note: Due to the mission of Special Forces Soldiers, full names of members of the 1st Special Forces Group (A
RMT44Y2A–Burkina Faso Army leadership staying at base camp Loumbila conduct operations planning on Feb. 24, 2019 during exercise Flintlock 19. This team of Burkina Faso military leaders are in charge of providing command and control for all multinational western partners in Loumbila during the exercise's scenerio days. The Flintlock series of exercises provide military training opportunities that help foster relationships of peace, security, and cooperation.
RMRT1R3M–A Czech Special Forces soldier observes Malian special forces soldiers as they conduct a close quarters battle maneuver near base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. The training event is part of exercise Flintlock 19 and enhances the Malian Soldiers proficiencies with their weapons and battle movements. (U.S Army photo by Spc. Peter Seidler)
RMRNWYYJ–Malian soldiers zero their weapons near Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 17, 2019. The live fire range presented an opportunity during exercise Flintlock 19 for the Malian Soldiers to maintain accurate weapons and tactics. Flintlock 2019 builds the capacity of participating nations to support regional cooperation, security and interoperability. (U.S Army photo by Spc. Peter Seidler)
RMMC9H14–A U.S. Air Force C130E Hercules from the West Virginia Air National Guard sits on the flight line April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Ai
RMMCEE40–Airmen from the West Virginia Air National Guard move cargo into a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cu
RMMCEE3J–Members of the West Virginia Air National Guard load a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
RMRTC9KR–Polish Army Soldiers gather to pick up ammunition and paper targets at the Loumbila base camp ammo supply point in Burkina Faso 12 Feb. Loumbila base camp its self will be issuing out over 60,000 rounds of all types of ammunition to participating nations of Flintlock for training purposes alone.
RMMCEE3C–A loadmaster from the West Virginia Air National Guard assists in moving cargo April 10, 2018, at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit
RMT44Y4D–A Malian soldier watches a movie during Exercise Flintlock 2019 on base camp Loumbila, Burkina Faso on Feb. 24, 2019. The U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso presented the movie along with popcorn and drinks in order to bring the Ouagadougou Film Festival to the multinational soldiers.
RMMCEE3D–Members of the West Virginia Air National Guard load a C-130H Hercules April 10, 2018 at Diori Hamani International Airport, Niger. Approximately 1,900 service members from more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
RMMJ8X12–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 exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
RMRTCBPX–Local Burkinabe children give high fives with a U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 122nd Civil Affairs Team during a site survey to evaluate a medical clinic in Loumbila, Burkina Faso, Feb. 13, 2019. Through key leader engagements, the Civil Affairs team works to further improve relations between the local national populous and U.S. forces during exercise Flintlock 2019.
RMMJ8X16–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 partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
RMT44YW8–Malian special forces soldiers tactically clear rooms near base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 25, 2019. The close quarters battle training events are part of Flintlock 2019 exercise scenarios .
RMMJ8X15–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, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
RMT4371B–Portuguese Special Forces soldiers train Burkina Faso soldiers on basic battle movements in base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. The training event is part of exercise Flintlock 19, where many Western and African partners are participating in multinational training events.
RMMJ8X18–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 Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
RMRTCG29–A Czech Special Forces Soldier observes Malian soldiers as they clear M9 pistols during a live fire range near Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 17, 2019. The training event is part of exercise Flintlock 19 and ensures the Malian Soldiers are proficient with their weapons. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest special operations forces exercise in Africa.
RMMJ8X14–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 and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
RMMCEAW8–NIAMEY, Niger – A Nigerian 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 Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
RMRTC9KT–Polish Army Soldiers pick up ammunition and paper targets at the Flintlock ammo supply point in Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 12, 2019. The Flintlock camp in Loumbila will issue out more than 60,000 rounds of ammunition to participating nations for training purposes alone.
RMMCEAWA–NIAMEY, Niger – Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special Operations Command Africa, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
RMRTC9KH–U.S. Army engineers saw wood to update tent layouts at the Flintlock camp in Loumbila, Burkina Faso during the pre-stages of Exercise Flintlock 2019 Feb. 12, 2019. Engineers like these were part of an advance team that arrived a week prior to everyone else to ensure each Flintlock outstation was built properly and met the requirements for an exercise of Flintlock's scale.
RMMCEAW4–NIAMEY, Niger – Col. Maj. Sani Mahamane Laminou, Flintlock Exercise Director, speaks during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
RMT4371A–A Portuguese Special Forces soldier briefs Burkina Faso soldiers before a breaking contact training drill on base camp Loumbila, in Burkina Faso on Feb. 21, 2019. The training event is part of exercise Flintlock 19 and enhances the Burkina Faso soldier's battle movements and various other battle tactics.
RMMCEAW1–NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerian 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 more than 20 African and western partner nations are participating in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
RMRTCFWD–Malian soldiers raise their hands as they wait for the go signal to assemble their handguns in Loumbila, Burkina Faso Feb. 16, 2019. The Malian Soldiers are participating in Flintlock 2019 to enhance various tactical and technical skills.
RMMCEAWE–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. Flintlock, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to counter violent extremist organizations, protect their borders, and provide security for their people. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)
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