A Nigerien soldier leads a dismounted patrol during Exercise Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 11, 2017. Flintlock 2017 is designed to strengthen the ability of key partner nations in the region to protect their borders and provide security for their people. ( Army photo by Spc. Zayid Ballesteros)

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