Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.30.2025
U.S. Army Capt. Pauline Ovalle, team lead, Bravo Company, Southern European Task Force Africa Civil Affairs, watches students record their scores at a civil military event hosted in conjunction with Flintlock 2025 in Bingerville, Côte d'Ivoire, April 30, 2025. Mentors from 10 nations engage with more than 125 students from the École Militaire Préparatoire Technique providing career......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.29.2025
A Flintlock 2025 participant details his perspective and recommended solution to a problem set during academic lessons, April 29, 2025, Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivoire. Flintlock 2025 assembled over 30 nations to improve strategic planning and information sharing across special operations and law enforcement units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Zachary Wright)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.29.2025
Spanish marines fast-rope rappel during a visit, board, search and seizure demonstration on the offshore patrol vessel Relámpago near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivore, April 29, 2025. Today's security environment demands agility and the ability to operate across vast distances in complex locations. Exercise Flintlock ensures SOF forces are prepared to deploy rapidly and effectively in any......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.29.2025
Spanish marines detain an opposing forces actor during a visit, board, search and seizure demonstration aboard the offshore patrol vessel Relámpago near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivore, April 29, 2025. Flintlock 25, Africa's premier special operations exercise, strengthens combat-ready forces from more than 30 nations to combat terrorism, deter shared threats and build a more secure future. (U.S.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.29.2025
Spanish marines provide cover during a visit, board, search and seizure demonstration aboard the offshore patrol vessel Relámpago near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivore, April 29, 2025. Exercise Flintlock, Africa's premier special operations exercise, unites U.S., allied and partner forces to build the readiness and lethality to achieve peace through strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.29.2025
Spanish marines prepare to board the offshore patrol vessel Relámpago for a visit, board, search and seizure demonstration near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivore, April 29, 2025. U.S., allied and African partner nations stand together in countering the threat of international terrorism by increasing interoperability and building combined capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Zachary Wright)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.29.2025
Spanish marines clear the deck during a visit, board, search and seizure demonstration aboard the offshore patrol vessel Relámpago near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivore, April 29, 2025. Flintlock 25, Africa's premier special operations exercise, strengthens combat-ready forces from more than 30 nations to combat terrorism, deter shared threats and build a more secure future. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.29.2025
Spanish marines clear their entry during a visit, board, search and seizure demonstration aboard the offshore patrol vessel Relámpago near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivore, April 29, 2025. Exercise Flintlock, Africa's premier special operations exercise, unites U.S., allied and partner forces to build the readiness and lethality essential for achieving peace through strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
