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Senegalese soldiers practice exiting the ramp of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 in Bamako, Mali on Nov. 12, 2008. The soldiers are participating in Operation Flintlock on Nov. 16, 2008. Operation Flintlock is a multilateral military exercise to further the training and proficiencies of participating nations across the Trans-Saharan region while fostering collaborative communication and coordination skills.

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Senegalese soldiers practice exiting the ramp of a U.S. Air Force CV-22 in Bamako, Mali on Nov. 12, 2008. The soldiers are participating in Operation Flintlock on Nov. 16, 2008. Operation Flintlock is a multilateral military exercise to further the training and proficiencies of participating nations across the Trans-Saharan region while fostering collaborative communication and coordination skills.

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