An Australian Special Operations soldier teaches a Nigerien soldier how to treat a simulated wound during a first aid class as part of Flintlock 2017 in Diffa, Niger, March 4, 2017. Exercises like Flintlock provide a unique opportunity to enhance regional coordination and address common security challenges. Flintlock is a special operations forces exercise designed to hone the capabilities of and partner nation military units in Trans-Saharan Africa.

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