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    FLINTLOCK

    Flintlock

    Flintlock    

    Flintlock is the premier special operations forces exercise for U.S. Africa Command. The exercise strengthens security institutions, promotes multilateral sharing of information, and develops interoperability among the partner nations of the Trans-Sahara Counter-Terrorism Partnership.

    238 Featured Videos

    Flintlock 24 Overall Video

    Flintlock 24 Overall Video
    05.31.24 | SSgt Joshua DeGuzman | SOCAFRICA
    Representatives from nearly 30 countries collaborate in Flintlock 24 hosted by Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire from May 13-24, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is...
    Flintlock 2024 Côte d'Ivoire Wrap-up

    Flintlock 2024 Côte d'Ivoire Wrap-up
    05.31.24 | TSgt Kyle Brasier | SOCAFRICA
    Representatives from nine countries participated in Flintlock 24 in Cote d'Ivoire from May 13-24, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa...
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    Flintlock 25: Opening Ceremony

    Flintlock 25: Opening Ceremony
    04.24.25 | SSgt Zachary Wright | SOCAFRICA
    A distinguished visitor from Italy listens to remarks at Flintlock 25’s opening ceremony, April 24, 2025. Flintlock, Africa's premier special...
    Flintlock 25: Opening Ceremony

    Flintlock 25: Opening Ceremony
    04.24.25 | SSgt Zachary Wright | SOCAFRICA
    General Lassina Doumbia, Chief of Defense Staff of Côte d’Ivoire, delivers his remarks during the opening ceremony of Flintlock 25, April 24,...
    Flintlock 25: Opening Ceremony

    Flintlock 25: Opening Ceremony
    04.24.25 | SSgt Zachary Wright | SOCAFRICA
    U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, observes a joint special operations demonstration during the opening...
    Flintlock 25: Opening Ceremony

    Flintlock 25: Opening Ceremony
    04.24.25 | SSgt Zachary Wright | SOCAFRICA
    U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, walks with General Lassina Doumbia, Chief of Defense Staff of Côte...
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    2 Featured Audio

    Flintlock 2018 radio spot
    04.13.18 | SFC Anri Baril | AFRICOM
    Flintlock 2018 opened April 11, 2018 in Niamey, Niger. Flintlock 2018, hosted by Niger, with key outstations at Burkina Faso and Senegal, is...

    Flintlock 17
    03.09.17 | SSgt Ashley Corkins | AFNE
    CASEVAC training with the Chadian Army during Flintlock 17.