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    A large group of uniformed military personnel are assembled in a line in an arid, semi-arid landscape with sparse acacia trees. To their right, a significant explosion or controlled detonation is producing a large plume of black and grey smoke. The scene appears consistent with a military training exercise or demonstration.

    DIFFA, NIGER

    03.01.2017

    Photo by Spc. Zayid Ballesteros 

    U.S. Africa Command

    Nigerien, Australian, and U.S. service members observe as an explosive detonates as part of a counter IED class for Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, Mar. 1, 2017. Flintlock bolsters partnerships between African, European and North American Special Operations Forces which increases their ability to work together in response to crises. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)

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    Date Taken: 03.01.2017
    Date Posted: 03.06.2017 14:47
    Photo ID: 3206999
    VIRIN: 170301-A-BV528-007
    Resolution: 6000x3376
    Size: 7.01 MB
    Location: DIFFA, NE
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