An Italian Special Forces 4th Ranger Regiment soldier examines a magazine during a pause in training at Flintlock 2026 in Sirte, Libya, April 17, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise, co-hosted in Sirte by Italian Special Forces, brought together more than 1,000 personnel from more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Katelynn Moeller)
| Date Taken: | 04.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.28.2026 15:35 |
| Photo ID: | 9642400 |
| VIRIN: | 260419-F-MI374-1439 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 3.36 MB |
| Location: | SIRTE, LY |
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