U.S. Africa Command Special Operations Forces train alongside partners in Nigeria

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command teach the Nigerian Navy Special Forces tactical movements during a Joint Combined Exchange Training in Lagos, Nigeria, on April 28, 2022. The teams focused on honing basic skills such as close quarters battles, small unit tactics and mission planning.



By Senior Airman Alexandra Minor Special Operations Command Africa Lagos, Nigeria Apr 28, 2022
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