African faces smile when they see U.S. troops [Image 8 of 15]

DIFFA, NIGER

03.06.2014

Photo by Lt.j.g. Amy Forsythe 

U.S. Africa Command

Young girls living nearby gather around to watch as U.S. troops offload equipment and personnel at the Diffa airport during Exercise Flintlock 2014, March 6, 2014. Flintlock exercises began in 2005 and have grown to become a global endeavor spanning multiple countries, languages and cultures. Flintlock is an African-planned, coordinated and executed multi-lateral exercise that seeks to further the training and counterterrorism capabilities and proficiencies of participating nations across the Trans-Sahara region, while fostering collaborative communication and coordination skills. (Photo by U.S. Navy Lt.j.g. Amy Forsythe, U.S. Africa Command.)

• Date Taken: 03.06.2014
• Date Posted: 03.29.2014 07:52
• Photo ID: 1205830
• VIRIN: 140304-N-xx000-002
• Resolution: 1777x1161
• Size: 1.35 MB
• Location: DIFFA, NE