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.

“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 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 from 3rd Special Forces Group 🇺🇸, Norwegian Special Forces & Royal Moroccan Armed Forces conducted a joint tactical shooting training exercise during #Flintlock24 at Daboya, Ghana, May 15, 2024.
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# #Flintlock24 has commenced today in Tamale.

Ivorian 🇨🇮 Army GFS training at #Flintlock24 🇺🇸 with the IWI 🇮🇱 Micro Tavor X-95 assault rifle.

.NATO Allied SOF Command (SOFCOM) Allies maintain an important role in support of Exercise Flintlock and continue their efforts for this year’s iteration of #Flintlock24 .

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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 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.

Close air support event with SOCAFRICA, Ghana Armed Forces & UK Commando Force Operations highlights #partnership in advance of #Flintlock24 .

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“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

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.

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.

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Joint tactical shooting during #Flintlock24 exercise #StrongerTogether

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“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

#Ghana 🇬🇭 - Special Forces from Canada🇨🇦 and Czech Republic🇨🇿 arrived at Tamale Airport this evening for the #Flintlock24 exercise. A Royal Canadian Air Force C-17A (reg. 177701 | C2B3D7) and a Czech Republic Air Force Airbus C295W (reg. 0482 | 4984B6) transported them.

That's a wrap! SOCAFRICA led Ex. #Flintlock24 wrapped up their mid-planning conference of the largest SOF exercise in Africa w/16 Allied SOF commands, #NATO partners, international partners & other agencies.

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.

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.