NIAMEY, Niger – Amb. Eric Whitaker, Ambassador to Niger, gives a speech during 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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