Africom Deputy Commander attends Flintlock closing ceremony [Image 9 of 15]

DIFFA, NIGER

03.09.2014

Photo by Lt.j.g. Amy Forsythe 

U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Africa Command Deputy Commander U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer shakes hands with participants of Exercise Flintlock 2014 at the closing ceremony in Niamey, Niger, March 9, 2014. Hummer also spoke at the ceremony and congratulated the more than 1,000 service members and civilians from 22 nations on their accomplishments during the 3-week training exercise. 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: 03.09.2014
• Date Posted: 03.29.2014 07:51
• Photo ID: 1205842
• VIRIN: 140309-N-xx000-005
• Resolution: 1850x1206
• Size: 1.18 MB
• Location: DIFFA, NE