Flintlock Formation Mauritanian soldiers stand in formation during the Flintlock 2020 opening ceremony in Atar, Mauritania, Feb. 17, 2020. Flintlock is an annual integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner-nation forces throughout north and west Africa since 2005. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual special operations forces exercise. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (1.74 MB) Tags: Flintlock, Partnerships Photo By: Army Pfc. Clara Soria-Hernandez VIRIN: 200217-A-US397-0031.JPG Photo Gallery