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    The image shows two individuals inside a partially constructed or damaged mud-brick building in what appears to be a Sahel or West African environment. One person is wearing desert camouflage uniform, a tactical vest, helmet, and balaclava while holding an assault rifle. A second person in a red shirt and tan head covering is kneeling on the ground with hands restrained behind their back.

    KAEDI, MAURITANIA

    02.25.2020

    Photo by Cpl. Kevin Payne    

    Regional Media Center AFN Europe

    A Mauritanian Soldier guards opposition forces after an assault on their compound during a training scenario during Flintlock 2020 in Kaedi, Mauritania, Feb.25, 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 Forces exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Kevin Sterling Payne)

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    Date Taken: 02.25.2020
    Date Posted: 03.02.2020 08:02
    Photo ID: 6121473
    VIRIN: 022520-A-DT978-027
    Resolution: 5504x8256
    Size: 25.77 MB
    Location: KAEDI, MR
    Web Views: 76
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