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    U.S. Special Forces conducts Joint Combine Exercise Training with Benin Army Forces [Image 16 of 27]

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    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered in a dense jungle or forested environment, appearing to conduct a briefing or coordination session. The group includes individuals wearing different camouflage patterns, suggesting a multinational or joint training exercise. They are equipped with weapons, tactical gear, and communication equipment.

    OUASSA, BENIN, BENIN

    09.07.2022

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes 

    Special Operations Command Africa

    U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Beninese soldiers from the 1st Commando Parachute Battalion take a knee for mission progress feedback during a Joint Combined Exercise Training (JCET) in Ouassa, Benin, Sept. 7, 2022. Our engagement is one small contribution to helping our partners safeguard their people and combat the global threat of violent extremism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes)

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    Date Taken: 09.07.2022
    Date Posted: 09.16.2022 07:50
    Photo ID: 7418071
    VIRIN: 220907-F-VJ532-0100
    Resolution: 5277x3511
    Size: 1.8 MB
    Location: OUASSA, BENIN, BJ
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