Netherlands Ministerie van Defensie Maritime Special Operations Forces & Ivorian Special Forces members conduct special reconnaissance training at #Flintlock24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 16, 2024. Flintlock serves as one of the largest multinational military engagements on the continent.

To all our service members, we salute 🫡 you!

And for those of you deployed to Africa for #Flintlock , #AfricanLion and #ObangameExpress we appreciate your support this #ArmedForcesDay !

#StrongerTogether 🌍

U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) SOCAFRICA U.S. Army Europe and Africa @USArmy CJTF-Horn of Africa The Joint Staff 🇺🇸

Armed Forces of Mauritania members conduct Close Quarter Battle training led by members from the Spanish Special Operations Command at #Flintlock24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 15, 2024. Flintlock provides an opportunity for African nations to share their successes and best practices.

Ivorian Special Operation Forces conduct shooting drills during #Flintlock24 near Jacqueville, Côte d'Ivoire, May 15, 2024. Flintlock is an African partner led, U.S. & international enabled exercise focused on improving military interoperability of combined security forces.

Members of the Dutch Ministerie van Defensie Special Operations Surgical Team and SOCAFRICA medical personnel discuss the care plan for a simulated casualty during #Flintlock24 in Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivoire, May 11, 2024. Flintlock illustrates that medical readiness results in mission success.

“The Ghana Armed Forces is proud to be hosting this exercise, the biggest of its kind in Africa. I believe this is an indication of the healthy and enduring partnership we have strived to establish.' -Ghana Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Hagan, #Flintlock24 Opening Ceremony, Accra, Ghana

Members of Senegal Special Forces ready their weapons for a tactical driving drill during #Flintlock24 in Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivoire, May 16, 2024. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)'s premier and largest annual special operations exercise.

Members of the Ivorian Special Forces conduct tactical movements during #Flintlock24 in Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivoire, May 15, 2024. Flintlock helps strengthen the defense capabilities of African governments and regional organizations to address security threats more effectively.

Members of the Ghana Armed Forces display procedures from the Tactical Combat Casualty Course led by the 193rd Special Operations Medical Group during #Flintlock24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 13, 2024.

“Your hospitality and commitment to key security initiatives throughout West Africa are critical. “We are proud and grateful to be your #partner .” - Col. Mike George, SOCAFRICA deputy commander, during #Flintlock24 Opening Ceremonies in Jacqueville, Cote d'Ivoire

A member from the U.K. Ranger Regiment instructs members of the Ghana Armed Forces on weapons tactical training during #Flintlock24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 13, 2024. These exercises improve joint force capabilities across all domains & strengthen relationships in Africa and worldwide.

#Flintlock24
غانا-القوات الخاصة المشتركة للقوات المسلحة الملكية والدرك الملكي تنفذ سلسلة تمارين رفقة القوات الخاصة النرويجية والأمريكية خلال تمرين Flintlock 2024.

A Beninese Armed Forces Soldier takes notes during Improvised Explosive Device awareness training with led by members of U.S. Navy Special Operations Command and Belgian Special Operations Forces during #Flintlock24 at Daboya, Ghana, May 13, 2024.

“All these nations gathered here share a common objective for a safer & more prosperous Africa yet violent extremism & resource insecurity threaten our #AfricanPartners . Collectively we can achieve measured progress.” -CAPT Fentress, #Flintlock24 Opening Ceremony, Accra, Ghana

Members from the Chadian Armed Forces listen to opening remarks for #Flintlock24 during the opening ceremony at the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Headquarters in Accra, Ghana, May 13, 2024.

The Spanish Special Operations Command instructs members from the Armed Forces of Mauritania on weapons tactical training during #Flintlock24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 14, 2024. Flintlock strengthens key partner nations in Africa, in partnership with other international SOF members.

.SOCAFRICA and Ghanaian service members provide dental care to local citizens during a Dental Civic Action Program as part of #Flintlock24 in Tamale, Ghana, May 15, 2024.

Members from 3rd Special Forces Group 🇺🇸 practice defensive fighting positions with Ghana Armed Forces during  #Flintlock24  at Daboya, Ghana, May 13, 2024. Flintlock strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces.

Members of the Ghana Armed Forces conduct a range training exercise with a U.K. Ranger Regiment member at  #Flintlock24  in Daboya, Ghana, May 13, 2024.

Flintlock focuses on improving military interoperability of participating militaries from North and West Africa, Europe & the U.S.