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    Three soldiers in military gear are conducting a tactical patrol or training exercise in an arid, rocky desert environment. They are moving in formation while aiming their rifles forward. The presence of red training muzzle devices on the weapons suggests this is a military training exercise rather than live combat.

    ATAR, MAURITANIA

    02.26.2020

    Photo by Sgt. Conner Douglas 

    U.S. Africa Command

    Senegalese Soldiers close the distance after setting an ambush on the opposing forces during a simulated raid, conducted after gathering intelligence in pursuit of malign actors as part of the Flintlock 20 scenario, near Atar, Mauritania on Feb. 26, 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 Sgt. Conner Douglas)

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    Date Taken: 02.26.2020
    Date Posted: 03.08.2020 09:00
    Photo ID: 6127375
    VIRIN: 200226-A-OL881-012
    Resolution: 5127x3418
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    Location: ATAR, MR
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