Event Brings Awareness to Critical Role of Women During Conflict [Image 7 of 8]

BURKINA FASO

02.19.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas Parker    

U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Andrew Young, takes a photo with attendees and guest speaker Dr. Justine Coulidiati-Kielem, regional coordinator for Women of the G5 Sahel Platform, at an embassy hosted Women, Peace, and Security Reception during the multi-national special operations exercise, Flintlock 2019 Feb 19. Amb. Young stressed the importance of the vital and strategic roll women play in the development and stability of Africa’s future. Flintlock 2019 better enables African and western partners to conduct real world missions structured around a coherent campaign plan and seamless integration. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 (SW/AW) Evan Parker / released)

• Date Taken: 02.19.2019
• Date Posted: 02.20.2019 15:01
• Photo ID: 5117552
• VIRIN: 190219-N-RU672-009
• Resolution: 4510x2710
• Size: 4.7 MB
• Location: BF