Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.29.2025
Representatives from Flintlock 2025 observe a visit, board, search and seizure demonstration by the Spanish marines aboard the offshore patrol vessel Relámpago near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivore, April 29, 2025. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier special operations exercise, which aims to strengthen lethality and partnerships between countries countering shared threats. (U.S.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Wright | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.29.2025
Representatives from Flintlock 2025 are briefed by a Spanish Navy lieutenant during a tour of the offshore patrol vessel Relámpago near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivore, April 29, 2025. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier special operations exercise, which aims to strengthen readiness across U.S., allied and African forces through a deliberate training model. (U.S. Air Force photo......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.25.2025
The Flintlock 2025’s Senior Leader Day host nation nameplate sits on a distinguished visitor’s table in Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, April 25, 2025. The event brought in representatives from more than 30 nations to discuss threats on the modern-day battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.25.2025
A panel of speakers address military leaders from around the world at Flintlock 2025’s Senior Leader Day, in Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, April 25, 2025. During the event, leaders discussed how to build a united, ready front capable of countering shared threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.25.2025
Military leaders from around the world gathered to discuss challenges and best practices at Flintlock 2025’s Senior Leader Day in Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, on April 25, 2025. Leaders discussed how to combat shared threats such as building positive civilian military relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.25.2025
Military leaders from around the world gathered to discuss challenges and best practices at Flintlock 2025’s Senior Leader Day in Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, April 25, 2025. Leaders discussed methods to identify and detect threats on the modern-day battlefield as well as the importance of building positive civilian military relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.25.2025
Brig. Gen. Tibé Bi, Ivorian Special Forces commander, addresses military leaders at Flintlock 2025’s Senior Leader Day in Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, April 25, 2025. The event, hosted by Côte D’Ivoire, brought in subject matter experts from civil society and more than 30 nations to discuss the impact of non-kinetic warfare on the modern-day battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra | Special Operations Command Africa | 04.25.2025
Military leaders from around the world stand to receive U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, during Flintlock 2025’s Senior Leader Day in Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire, April 25, 2025. The event, hosted by Côte D’Ivoire, underscores its commitment as a regional security leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra)...
