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    Flintlock 2017 kicks off in N'Djamena, Chad [Image 7 of 8]

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    A formal military ceremony or official event taking place under an outdoor covered pavilion. Dignitaries including a U.S. military officer in MultiCam uniform, a civilian woman, and several African military officers in dress and field uniforms are seated in the front row. The setting suggests a bilateral or multinational military cooperation event.

    CHAD

    02.27.2017

    Photo by Sgt. Derek Hamilton 

    U.S. Africa Command

    Geeta Pasi, U.S. Ambassador to Chad, Brig.Gen. Donald C. Bolduc, commander of Special Operations Command Africa, Brahim Mahamat, Chad Chief of Defense, Brig. Gen. Zakaria Ngobongue, general of Chadian Army, attend the opening ceremony of Flintlock 17. Flintlock is an annual special operations exercise involving more than 20 nation forces that strengthens security institutions, promotes multilateral sharing of information, and develops interoperability among partner nations in North West Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Derek Hamilton/Released)

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    Date Taken: 02.27.2017
    Date Posted: 02.27.2017 12:03
    Photo ID: 3191553
    VIRIN: 170227-A-KH850-004
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 6.99 MB
    Location: TD
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    A U.S. Army officer with the name tape 'BOLDUC' is speaking at a podium with multiple microphones. He is wearing MultiCam (OCP) camouflage uniform with a U.S. flag patch on the right shoulder and a general officer star on his patrol cap. A colorful flag with red, blue, and yellow horizontal stripes is visible in the background.
    A military ceremony featuring soldiers in camouflage uniforms holding numerous national flags arranged in a semicircle formation on a sandy parade ground. The event appears to be a multinational military exercise or summit, with flags from multiple nations including the United States, Canada, Chad, Mali, Guinea, Cape Verde, and several other African and Western nations. The setting is outdoors beneath large green trees under a clear blue sky.
    A military color guard ceremony featuring soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms and red berets holding multiple national flags. The prominent flags include Chad (blue, yellow, red vertical stripes), the United States (stars and stripes), France (tricolor), Senegal, Norway, and Angola, among others. This appears to be a multinational military exercise or official ceremony held outdoors in an arid environment.
    A military ceremony featuring soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms and red berets holding multiple national flags in a formal color guard formation. The scene appears to be a multinational military event, likely in an African country given the environment and uniforms. Soldiers are arranged in a line displaying flags from various nations including Chad, the United States, Norway, the United Kingdom, and several African nations.
    The image shows Chadian military personnel in a formal ceremonial formation, wearing red berets and camouflage uniforms. A soldier in the foreground holds a military standard/flag bearing the text 'REPUBLIQUE DU TCHAD' (Republic of Chad) in the national colors of blue, yellow, and red. The setting appears to be an outdoor military parade or ceremony with additional soldiers visible in the background.
    A military officer in desert camouflage uniform stands at a microphone, appearing to be delivering a speech or address at an outdoor official ceremony. He wears a red beret with a badge and displays rank insignia on his shoulders and chest. The background shows a blurred crowd and red canopy structures, suggesting a formal military or governmental event.
    A formal military ceremony or official event taking place under an outdoor covered pavilion. Dignitaries including a U.S. military officer in MultiCam uniform, a civilian woman, and several African military officers in dress and field uniforms are seated in the front row. The setting suggests a bilateral or multinational military cooperation event.
    A military parade is taking place on an open dirt ground, featuring soldiers performing a high-step goose march in formation. The lead soldier wears a desert camouflage uniform with a red beret, while those behind wear green camouflage uniforms also with red berets and carry rifles and flags. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial ground with trees in the background.

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