NIAMEY, Niger – Moutari Kalla, Nigerian Minister of Defense, and Amb. Eric Whitaker, Ambassador to Niger, observe the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2018 in Niamey, Niger, April 11, 2018. Flintlock is an annual, African-led, integrated military and law enforcement exercise that has strengthened key partner nation forces throughout North and West Africa as well as western Special Operations Forces since 2005. ( Army Photo by Sgt. Heather Doppke/79th Theater Sustainment Command)

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