Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 05.07.2025
A member of the Ivorian Gendarmerie prepares a drone for takeoff during a drone reconnaissance and negotiation technique training, Flintlock 2025, Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivore, May 10, 2025. The Ivorian Gendarmerie trained in negotiation techniques and drone-based crime scene mapping, modernizing national law enforcement capabilities within a multinational framework. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 05.07.2025
Ivorian Gendarmerie opposition forces actors receive a radio via drone during a drone reconnaissance and negotiation technique training, Flintlock 2025, Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivore, May 10, 2025. The Gendarmerie, international partners, and mentors conducted the training to hone non-lethal and negotiation tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Zachary Wright)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 05.07.2025
Ivorian Gendarmerie opposition forces actors hold a hostage during a drone reconnaissance and negotiation technique training, Flintlock 2025, Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivore, May 10, 2025. The Interagency Fusion Cell, a Flintlock initiative to integrate law enforcement units, conducted training with African and international partners giving the participants the opportunity to work with......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.30.2025
Students from the École Militaire Préparatoire Technique stand in formation during the closing ceremony of a Flintlock 2025 civil military event in Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire, April 30, 2025. Speed mentoring and eight field day challenges from 10 Flintlock partners focus on building the warrior ethos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Zachary Wright)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.30.2025
U.S. Army Capt. Sarene Felton, Flintlock 2025 planner, engages with students on the role of logistics in the military during a civil military event in Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire, April 30, 2025. The civil military event brought together mentors from 10 nations participating in Flintlock 2025, U.S. Africa Command’s premier special operations exercise, to provide career mentoring and lead......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.30.2025
Students from the École Militaire Préparatoire Technique engage with members of the Ghanaian and Chadian military in Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire, Flintlock 2025, April 30, 2025. The civil military event gathered mentors from 10 nations participating in Exercise Flintlock, U.S. Africa Command’s premier special operations exercise, to provide career mentoring and lead field exercises to......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.30.2025
U.S. Army Cpl. Christian Hellwig, team medic, Bravo Company, Southern European Task Force Africa Civil Affairs, teaches an École Militaire Préparatoire Technique student Tactical Combat Casualty Care during a civil military event, Flintlock 2025 in Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire, April 30, 2025. The field day, focused on building warrior ethos, tested the students’ physical fitness, cognitive......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.30.2025
Students from the École Militaire Préparatoire Technique perform a cognitive and team building challenge during a civil military event in Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire, April 30, 2025. Mentors from 10 nations participating in Flintlock 2025, U.S. Africa Command's premier special operations exercise, engaged more than 125 students from the École Militaire Préparatoire Technique in a......
