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Army Sgt. 1st Class Rebecca Sirkel interacts with Ghanaian children participating in a city cleanup during Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 21, 2024. Exercises like Flintlock help strengthen the defense capabilities of African governments and regional organizations to address security threats more effectively.

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