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    FLINTLOCK

    Flintlock

    Flintlock    

    Flintlock is the premier special operations forces exercise for U.S. Africa Command. The exercise strengthens security institutions, promotes multilateral sharing of information, and develops interoperability among the partner nations of the Trans-Sahara Counter-Terrorism Partnership.

    240 Featured Videos

    Women, Peace, and Security Flintlock 24

    Women, Peace, and Security Flintlock 24
    06.25.24 | SPC Kevin Brown | SOCAFRICA
    Army Soldiers participate in a village sanitation clean up led by the Special Operations Command Africa’s Women, Peace and Security program and...
    Flintlock 2024 Côte d'Ivoire Wrap-up

    Flintlock 2024 Côte d'Ivoire Wrap-up
    05.31.24 | TSgt Kyle Brasier | SOCAFRICA
    Representatives from nine countries participated in Flintlock 24 in Cote d'Ivoire from May 13-24, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa...
    Flintlock 24 Overall Video

    Flintlock 24 Overall Video
    05.31.24 | SSgt Joshua DeGuzman | SOCAFRICA
    Representatives from nearly 30 countries collaborate in Flintlock 24 hosted by Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire from May 13-24, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is...
    Partner Forces Collaborate at Flintlock 24

    Partner Forces Collaborate at Flintlock 24
    05.30.24 | SSgt Jennifer Healy | SOCAFRICA
    Members of international special forces units conduct patrol, reconnaissance, and building-clearing drills during the second week of Flintlock 24,...
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    Flintlock 2018 radio spot
    04.13.18 | SFC Anri Baril | AFRICOM
    Flintlock 2018 opened April 11, 2018 in Niamey, Niger. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is...

    Flintlock 17
    03.09.17 | SSgt Ashley Corkins | AFNE
    CASEVAC training with the Chadian Army during Flintlock 17.