Rangers from the United Kingdom and members of the Ivorian Special Forces conduct a demonstration of a joint raid in preparation for exercise Flintlock, April 22, 2025, in Jacqueville, Côte D’Ivoire. Flintlock tests the unique capabilities of special operations forces, strengthening U.S., allied and partner forces’ ability to counter terrorism, enhance stability and deter aggression. (U.S. Air Force Video by Staff Sgt. Karla Parra)

U.S. Army Soldiers participate in a village sanitation clean up led by the Special Operations Command Africa’s Women, Peace and Security program and the Boresah Royal Foundations non-profit organization during Flintlock 24 during Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 21, 2024. U.S. Special Operation Forces/USSOF Civil Affairs efforts for Exercise Flintlock works to increase stability, enable local governments, and improve quality of life for civilians. (U.S. Department of Defense video by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

U.S. Army MAJ Adam DeMarco, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa lead exercise planner provides an interview during the Flintlock 24 closing ceremony held at Tamale, Ghana, May 25, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual special operations exercise that works to strengthen African partner readiness, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Department of Defense video by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Special forces members from various nations participate in a military raid scenario demonstration for distinguished visitors during Flintlock 24 in Tamale, Ghana, May 25, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual special operations exercise that works to strengthen African partner readiness, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Department of Defense photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Special forces members from various nations participate in a military raid scenario demonstration rehearsal during Flintlock 24 in Tamale, Ghana, May 24, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual special operations exercise that works to strengthen African partner readiness, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Department of Defense photo by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Flintlock 24 concludes with a closing ceremony in Tamale, Ghana, May 24, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Kevin Brown)

Flintlock 24 concludes with a closing ceremony in Tamale, Ghana, May 24, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Kevin Brown)

Distinguished visitors observe as special operations service members from various participating countries assault an airport terminal during a simulated demonstration as part of Flintlock 24’s closing ceremony in Tamale, Ghana, May 24, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Kevin Brown)

Members of Chadian and Senegal Special Operations Forces work together with mentors from the U.S. Army 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) to complete a simulated reconnaissance mission during Flintlock 24 in Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivoire, May 20, 2024. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Healy)

Tom Torensma, Dutch National Police inspector, speaks on a Close Quarter Battle scenario during Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 20, 2024. Exercise Flintlock helps to strengthen the defense readiness of African partners and regional organizations in addressing security threats. (U.S. Department of Defense video by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Bernard Baba Ananga, Ghana Police Service chief superintendent speaks on The Ghana Police Service participation in a Close Quarter Battle scenario alongside the Senegal Maritime Special Operations Forces during Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 20, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is an African partner led, U.S. and international enabled exercise focused on improving military interoperability of combined security forces. (U.S. Department of Defense video by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Tom Torensma, Dutch National Police inspector, speaks on a civic affairs outreach at a local school during Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 20, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is an African partner led, U.S. and international enabled exercise designed to strengthen collective security and enable greater cross-border collaboration between African partners (U.S. Department of Defense video by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Members from the Dutch National Police visit a local school to donate toys and hygienic supplies for students during a civil affairs outreach event at Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 20, 2024. Exercise Flintlock helps to strengthen the defense readiness of African partners and regional organizations in addressing security threats. (U.S. Department of Defense video by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Members assigned to the U.K. Commando Royal Marines, Royal Netherland Army, Ghana Armed Forces conduct Amphibious Special Operations training during Exercise Flintlock 24 at Daboya, Ghana, May 19, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Kevin Brown)

Ghanaian citizens are evaluated and treated at a Medical Civic Action Program hosted by the Ghana Armed Forces and the U.S. Army 91st Civil Affairs Battalion (Special Operations) (Airborne) during Flintlock 24 at Sogakope, Ghana, May 18-19, 2024. U.S. forces regularly engage in MEDCAPs to work alongside African partners and provide medical care to remote communities, bolstering trust and security within the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl)

Members of Ivorian Special Forces conduct a simulated casualty evacuation with international partners and mentors during Flintlock 24 in Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivoire, May 18, 2024. Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Healy) about.

Construction is underway for a skillshouse donated by Special Operations Command Africa to the Ghana Armed Forces during Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 18, 2024. During Exercise Flintlock U.S. Special Operations Africa/SOCAFRICA forces work closely with joint, interagency and African partner nations to augment security ties and key tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Department of Defense video by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Capt. Stuart Cram, Special Operations Command Africa exercise engineer, speaks on a skillshouse donated by SOCAF for the Ghana Armed Forces during Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 18, 2024. The U.S. collaborates with international partners to address challenges by building and strengthening our defense institutions and countering a multitude of threats to ensure a stable and prosperous Africa. (U.S. Department of Defense video by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

The Ghana Police Service participated in a Close Quarter Battle scenario alongside the Senegal Maritime Special Operations Forces during Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 17, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is an African partner led, U.S. and international enabled exercise focused on improving military interoperability of combined security forces. (U.S. Department of Defense video by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Members from the Senegal Maritime Special Operations Forces conduct a simulated raid in a Close Quarter Battle scenario during Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 17, 2024. Exercise Flintlock works to improve joint and combined force capabilities across all domains and strengthen relationships with partners in Africa. (U.S. Department of Defense video by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Members of the Spanish Special Operatons Command conduct a night fire duringFlintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 16, 2024. This year's exercise builds on the success of previous iterations of Exercise Flintlock and focuses on the transition from tactical execution to operational planning and multi-domain integration.

Members of the U.K. Commando Royal Marines and the Armed Forces of Nigeria conduct close target reconnaissance at Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 16, 2024. This year's exercise builds on the success of previous iterations of Exercise Flintlock and focuses on the transition from tactical execution to operational planning and multi-domain integration.

Ghanaian, Tunisian, and Libyan special operations forces participate in a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise with an Italian Air Force HH-101A Caesar helicopter assigned to the 9th Wing, 21st Squadron and the Italian Navy Comandante Bettica P-492 off the coast of Takoradi, Ghana during Flintlock 24, May 16, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is an African partner led, U.S. and international enabled exercise focused on improving military interoperability of combined security forces. (U.S. Navy video by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Pearl)

Members of Senegal Operations Special Forces conduct shooting drills with mentors from Polish and Brazilian Special Forces during Flintlock 24 in Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivoire, May 16, 2024. Exercises like Flintlock 24 help strengthen the defense capabilities of African governments and regional organizations to address security threats more effectively – ultimately opening opportunities and reducing threats to the international community abroad and at home. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Healy)

Members of the U.K. Ranger Regiment and Ghana Armed Forces conduct Vehicle Interdiction training at Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 16, 2024. This year's exercise builds on the success of previous iterations of Exercise Flintlock and focuses on the transition from tactical execution to operational planning and multi-domain integration.

Members of the Ivorian Special Operations Forces and the Netherlands Maritime Special Operations Forces conduct special reconnaissance training during Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 16, 2024. This year's exercise builds on the success of previous iterations of Exercise Flintlock and focuses on the transition from tactical execution to operational planning and multi-domain integration.

Members of Senegal Special Forces conduct tactical driving movements with members of Polish and Brazilian Special Forces during Flintlock 24 in Jacqueville, Côte d’Ivoire, May 16, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command’s premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Healy)

Members assigned to the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces attend a Tactical Combat Casualty Course presentation led by the Norwegian Special Operation Forces during Flintlock 24 in Daboya, Ghana, May 16, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is an African partner led, U.S. and international enabled exercise focused on improving military interoperability of combined security forces. (U.S. Department of Defense video by Senior Airman Jan K. Valle)

Royal Marines assigned to 42 Commando Royal Marines, Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, Ghana Special Boat Squadron and Czech Special Forces conduct Amphibious Special Operations training during Exercise Flintlock 24 at Daboya, Ghana, May 16, 2024. Exercise Flintlock is U.S. Africa Command's premier and largest annual special operations exercise that strengthens key partner nations throughout Africa, in partnership with other international special operations forces. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Kevin Brown)