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Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony

10:25 AM4/12/2018

NIAMEY, Niger – Amb. Eric Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to Niger, gives a speech during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 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)

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Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony

10:25 AM4/12/2018

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)

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Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony

10:25 AM4/12/2018

NIAMEY, Niger – U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, commander, Special Operations Command Africa, applauds during 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)

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Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony

10:25 AM4/12/2018

NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerien 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)

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Flintlock 2018 Opening Ceremony

10:24 AM4/12/2018

NIAMEY, Niger – A Nigerien 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)

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Exercise Flintlock 2018 Begins

10:10 AM4/12/2018

Exercise Flintlock 2018 officially kicked off during an opening ceremony April. 11, 2018 in Niamey, Niger.

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Flintlock 2018 starts in Tahoua, Niger

10:03 AM4/12/2018

TAHOUA, Niger - Capt. Neal a U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment – Alpha Commander in 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), addresses dignitaries during the Tahoua opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 April 11, 2018. Flintlock 2018, 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 Staff Sgt. Kulani Lakanaria/RELEASED)

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Flintlock 2018 starts in Tahoua, Niger

10:03 AM4/12/2018

TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, or FAN, gives a speech to the dignitaries who attended the Tahoua opening ceremony for Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock 2018, 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.

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Flintlock 2018 starts in Tahoua, Niger

10:03 AM4/12/2018

TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, or FAN, does a pass and review of the Nigerian detachment participating in Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock 2018, 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 Staff Sgt. Kulani Lakanaria/RELEASED)

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Flintlock 2018 starts in Tahoua, Niger

10:03 AM4/12/2018

TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, or FAN, does a pass and review of the FAN participating in Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock 2018, 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 Staff Sgt. Kulani Lakanaria/RELEASED)

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Flintlock 2018 starts in Tahoua, Niger

10:03 AM4/12/2018

TAHOUA, Niger - Col. Mohamed Toumba, Zone 4 Commander, Forces Armees Nigeriennes, or FAN, inspects international service members participating in Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock 2018, 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 Staff Sgt. Kulani Lakanaria/RELEASED)

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Flintlock 2018 starts in Tahoua, Niger

10:02 AM4/12/2018

TAHOUA, Niger - Governor Elhadj Mahamadou Zéti Maiga, the governor of the Tahoua Region gives a speech to the participants of Flintlock 2018 in Tahoua, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock 2018, 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.

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Flintlock 2018 starts in Tahoua, Niger

10:00 AM4/12/2018

Exercise Flintlock 2018 started with a local opening ceremony in Tahoua, Niger April 11, 2018.

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AFRICOM Announces Flintlock 2018

8:51 AM3/9/2018

Approximately 1,500 service members from 20 African and western partner nations will participate in Flintlock 2018 at multiple locations in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Senegal from April 9-20, 2018.

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AFRICOM Completes Regional All-Female Military Intelligence Professionals Course

2:19 PM2/15/2018

Students from Niger attending the U.S. Africa Command’s Intelligence Directorate (J2) regional all-female Military Intelligence Professionals Course had the opportunity to meet Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou, who was in Dakar, Senegal for an unrelated event.

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Airmen save missing child, sharpen interoperability

4:00 PM2/2/2018

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 822nd Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron pose for a photograph on Feb. 2, 2018 at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger. The team recently worked alongside local military members to rescue a two-year-old girl, after being notified by local villagers that she was lost near the base on Jan. 18, 2018. The Airmen not only showcased their capabilities that night, but also demonstrated the U.S. Air Force’s effectiveness in working alongside host nation security forces to build interoperability as a team. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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AFRICOM commander visits Niamey and Agadez, Niger

1:29 PM1/31/2018

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, receives an update on ongoing construction at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger Jan. 25, 2018.

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AFRICOM commander visits Niamey and Agadez, Niger

1:28 PM1/31/2018

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, pose for a group photo with U.S. Airmen at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger Jan. 25. 2018.

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AFRICOM commander visits Niamey and Agadez, Niger

1:25 PM1/31/2018

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, AFRICOM command senior enlisted leader, meet with Air Base 201 leadership during a visit to Agadez, Niger Jan. 25, 2018.

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AFRICOM commander visits Niamey and Agadez, Niger

1:22 PM1/31/2018

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Nigerien Minister of Defense Kalla Moutari speak during a meeting Jan. 24, 2018 in Niamey, Niger.

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