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    Color and pomp to close out Flintlock 20 [Image 6 of 6]

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    A military parade is taking place on a paved surface, with soldiers marching in formation while carrying the Nigerian flag (green-white-green). An observer in the foreground, wearing a multicam/OCP uniform with a name tape reading 'CASTELLANO' and a Nikon camera strap, watches the procession. The setting appears to be an arid, open terrain consistent with West African geography.

    THIES, SENEGAL

    02.28.2020

    Photo by Spc. Miguel Pena 

    U.S. Africa Command

    African partners celebrate the conclusion of Flintlock 20, after two weeks of intense training with U.S. and international forces, near Thies, Senegal on Feb. 28, 2020. Flintlock is an annual, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout North and West Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual Special Operations Forces exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Miguel Pena)

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    Date Taken: 02.28.2020
    Date Posted: 03.01.2020 03:39
    Photo ID: 6120651
    VIRIN: 200228-A-FJ190-0010
    Resolution: 6103x4069
    Size: 11.63 MB
    Location: THIES, SN
    Web Views: 123
    Downloads: 7

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    A multinational military parade or ceremony featuring soldiers from multiple African and North African nations standing in formation. Prominent flags visible include the Moroccan flag (red with green pentagram star) and the Mauritanian flag (green with crescent and star). Soldiers are wearing distinct uniforms and berets representing different national contingents.
    A high-ranking military officer in a tan/khaki dress uniform walks along a red and yellow ceremonial carpet during what appears to be a multinational military parade or formal ceremony. Multiple national flags are displayed in the background, including those of the United States, Austria, Cameroon, France, Italy, Burkina Faso, and Morocco. Rows of soldiers in various national uniforms stand at attention in the background.
    A formal military ceremony or reception is taking place outdoors, likely in West Africa. A civilian woman in a white top and polka-dot skirt is positioned between two military officers who are shaking hands, suggesting a diplomatic or official greeting. Multiple uniformed personnel are visible in the background under a canopy structure.
    A military parade or formation exercise is underway, with soldiers in green camouflage uniforms marching in coordinated rows. A person wearing tan/khaki uniform and a red beret is crouched low to the ground in the center of the marching columns, possibly photographing or documenting the event. The soldiers appear to be extending their arms outward as part of a synchronized marching drill.
    Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms and green berets are marching on a paved surface, with one carrying the flag of Morocco. The flag is red with a green five-pointed star (the Seal of Solomon) at its center. The scene appears to be a military parade or ceremonial drill conducted outdoors under clear skies.
    A military parade is taking place on a paved surface, with soldiers marching in formation while carrying the Nigerian flag (green-white-green). An observer in the foreground, wearing a multicam/OCP uniform with a name tape reading 'CASTELLANO' and a Nikon camera strap, watches the procession. The setting appears to be an arid, open terrain consistent with West African geography.

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