Innovation, readiness converge in African Lion 26 counter-UAS advancement training
10:00 PM4/26/2026
U.S. service members are advancing innovation to maintain battlefield superiority amid rapidly evolving threats and emerging technologies, a focus demonstrated during African Lion 26.
Flintlock’s 91st Civil Affairs Battalion Invests in the future of Côte d’Ivoire
10:00 PM4/25/2026
During Exercise Flintlock 26, U.S. Soldiers from the 91st Civil Affairs Battalion and Ivorian civil-military cooperation soldiers visited a primary school in Ouffoué-Diékro, Côte d'Ivoire, to foster community trust and support youth education. The ceremony honored the donation of school supplies to over 600 children, underscoring the commitment to the region's long-term development beyond traditional military operations. Following this successful outreach, the soldiers continued their engagement efforts at the Lycée Scientifique de Yamoussoukro, highlighting the spirit of Flintlock 26.
Exercise Obangame Express Returns to Cameroon for 15th Iteration
9:52 AM4/24/2026
Obangame Express 2026 (OE 26), sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet, held an opening ceremony for the exercise April 23, 2026 in host nation Cameroon.
US Army Reserve Soldiers sharpen readiness with Moroccan Navy desalination training during African Lion 26
7:47 AM4/23/2026
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 753rd Quartermaster Company enhanced their technical proficiency with multinational partners by receiving hands-on training in advanced seawater desalination operations from the Royal Moroccan Navy during African Lion 26, April 23, 2026.
Libya, Italy, U.S. host Flintlock 2026 opening ceremony
10:00 AM4/15/2026
Senior leaders from Turkey, Libya and the U.S. view a demonstration at the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2026 in Sirte, Libya on April 14, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (Courtesy photo)
Libya, Italy, U.S. host Flintlock 2026 opening ceremony
10:00 AM4/15/2026
A Libyan joint forces Soldier clears a building during the Flintlock 2026 Opening Ceremony demonstration in Sirte, Libya, April 14, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Murakami)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Thomas Dyrenforth, U.S. Embassy Abidjan senior defense official, speaks at the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2026 in Côte d’Ivoire, April 14, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Edgar Martinez)
Libya, Italy, U.S. host Flintlock 2026 opening ceremony
10:00 AM4/15/2026
Libyan joint forces Soldiers clear buildings during the Flintlock 2026 Opening Ceremony demonstration in Sirte, Libya, April 14, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Murakami)
Libya, Italy, U.S. host Flintlock 2026 opening ceremony
10:00 AM4/15/2026
Libyan joint forces Soldiers clear buildings during the Flintlock 2026 Opening Ceremony demonstration in Sirte, Libya, April 14, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Murakami)
Libya, Italy, U.S. host Flintlock 2026 opening ceremony
10:00 AM4/15/2026
Libyan joint forces soldiers march across the parade grounds at the opening ceremony of Flintlock 2026 in Sirte, Libya on April 14, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (Courtesy photo)
Libya, Italy, U.S. host Flintlock 2026 opening ceremony
10:00 AM4/15/2026
Libyan joint forces Soldiers clear buildings during the Flintlock 2026 Opening Ceremony demonstration in Sirte, Libya, April 14, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Murakami)
Libya, Italy, U.S. host Flintlock 2026 opening ceremony
10:00 AM4/15/2026
Libya, Italy, U.S. host the Flintlock 2026 Opening Ceremony demonstration in Sirte, Libya, April 14, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Murakami)
Exercise Flintlock 2026, U.S. Africa Command’s premier special operations exercise, officially began with dual opening ceremonies in Libya and Côte d'Ivoire on April 14, 2026.
Graphic of the Flintlock 2026 logo. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (Courtesy Graphic)