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Securing the Sahel

  • Defense.gov
  • March 7, 2019 | 0:29

Flintlock 2019 is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest special operations forces exercise in Africa. More than 2,000 personnel from more than 30 African and western nations participated in this year's exercise.

Video by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas Parker