Senegalese Special Operations Forces Conduct Riverine Training (4) of (5)

Senegalese Navy Special Operations Forces ride in Zodiac boats during beach landing training in Saint Louis, Senegal, Feb. 11, 2016. The Senegalese Navy Special Operations Forces were training with the Netherlands and U.S. Special Operations Forces as a part of Flintlock 2016. Flintlock is an African-led military exercise focused on security, counter-terrorism and military humanitarian support to outlying areas. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. David M. Shefchuk/Released)

By Spc. David M. Shefchuk Feb 18, 2016

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Senegalese Special Operations Forces Conduct Riverine Training (4) of (5)