1600 Troops From 30 Countries To Take Part In US-Led Flintlock Military Exercise In Mauritania And Senegal

At least 1,600 soldiers from more than 30 African and partner nations are expected to participate in Exercise Flintlock 2020 at multiple locations in Mauritania and Senegal. The military exercise is slated to take place between 17 to 28 February. According to AFRICOM’s commander U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, Flintlock is a crucial military exercise...