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    Burkinabe conduct live fire at Flintlock 20 [Image 2 of 9]

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    The image shows what appears to be a military training exercise in an arid, semi-desert landscape. Two clearly visible personnel are present: one standing in multicam/OCP pattern uniform acting as an observer or instructor, and one kneeling in a firing position aiming an AK-pattern rifle downrange. A third individual is partially visible in the background left.

    THIES, SENEGAL

    02.15.2020

    Photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis 

    U.S. Africa Command

    A member of Dutch special operations oversees a Burkinabe soldier engaging targets during a squad live fire exercise during Flintlock 20 in Thies, Senegal, Feb. 16, 2020. Units from each of the 15 African militaries participating in Flintlock build upon the previous day’s training, which contributes to an increasingly complex scenario and sharpening their skills for the fight against extremism. Exercise Flintlock 2020 is designed to further the training and counterterrorism capabilities and proficiencies of participating nations across the Sahel region with coordinating efforts from Western and international nations and the United States. (U.S. photo by Sgt. Steven Lewis)

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    Date Taken: 02.15.2020
    Date Posted: 02.21.2020 10:08
    Photo ID: 6108446
    VIRIN: 200216-A-EV144-1034
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 22.73 MB
    Location: THIES, SN
    Web Views: 116
    Downloads: 16

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    A soldier in prone firing position is aiming a rifle downrange in an arid, semi-desert landscape. The individual is wearing desert camouflage uniform, knee pads, and a plain olive-drab helmet. Dust or smoke is visible near the muzzle, suggesting the weapon has recently been or is being fired.
    The image shows what appears to be a military training exercise in an arid, semi-desert landscape. Two clearly visible personnel are present: one standing in multicam/OCP pattern uniform acting as an observer or instructor, and one kneeling in a firing position aiming an AK-pattern rifle downrange. A third individual is partially visible in the background left.
    The image shows military personnel in a field setting, with the foreground soldier wearing a multicam/OCP pattern uniform bearing a Burkina Faso flag patch and a Netherlands flag patch on the sleeve. Two additional soldiers in tan/desert camouflage uniforms with helmets and rifles are visible in the background. The scene appears to depict a multinational military training or advisory operation.
    A military training or briefing scene showing a group of soldiers in desert camouflage uniforms being addressed by a single soldier in a different camouflage pattern (multicam/OCP). The soldiers are standing in a loose formation in an arid, open terrain environment. The scene appears to depict a foreign military training or advise-and-assist mission.
    A soldier in desert camouflage uniform is in a prone firing position on dry, arid terrain, aiming a modernized AK-pattern rifle equipped with a red dot optic and rail system. A second soldier in a different camouflage pattern stands in the background, suggesting a training or advisory context. The environment appears to be a semi-arid region with sparse vegetation and hills visible in the distance.
    The image shows military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms running through dry grassland terrain. At least three soldiers are visible, with motion blur indicating rapid movement. The scene appears to depict a tactical field exercise or training operation.
    The image depicts what appears to be a military training exercise in an arid environment. A small team of armed soldiers in camouflage uniforms is conducting a building clearance or assault drill near structures made from stacked shipping containers. Observers in green tactical vests are watching the exercise from a forward position in the foreground.
    Two military personnel are engaged in a conversation or interview in an arid outdoor setting. The individual facing the camera wears a tan shirt with a 'BSF' patch and a Nigerian flag sleeve insignia, along with a black cap bearing a military emblem. A professional camera on a tripod is positioned nearby, suggesting a formal interview or media documentation is taking place.
    A group of soldiers in desert/tan camouflage uniforms are gathered in an arid, dry-grass terrain in what appears to be a military training or briefing session. One soldier wearing a patch consistent with the Burkina Faso flag is raising their hand, while a lighter-skinned soldier in a different camouflage pattern faces the group from the foreground. The setting suggests a field exercise or advisory training operation in a Sahelian environment.

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