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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
10:00 PM4/29/2026
Exercise Flintlock 2026 concluded this week, bringing together 1,500 service members from more than 30 partner nations for comprehensive military training.
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Flintlock’s 91st Civil Affairs Battalion Invests in the future of Côte d’Ivoire

Flintlock’s 91st Civil Affairs Battalion Invests in the future of Côte d’Ivoire 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.
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Flintlock 26 Commences in Côte d'Ivoire and Libya

Flintlock 26 Commences in Côte d'Ivoire and Libya Flintlock 26 Commences in Côte d'Ivoire and Libya
10:00 PM4/13/2026
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.
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Flintlock 2025: 20 Years of Enhancing SOF Readiness in Africa

Flintlock 2025: 20 Years of Enhancing SOF Readiness in Africa Flintlock 2025: 20 Years of Enhancing SOF Readiness in Africa
9:59 AM4/29/2025
U.S. Africa Command’s annual, combined special operations exercise, kicked off in Côte d’Ivoire today. From April 24 – May 14, Flintlock 25 will bring together approximately 500 personnel from more than 30 nations to strengthen collective readiness in response to shared threats.
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