The U.S. military has completed a major exercise in Africa, known as 'Flintlock,' aimed at countering terrorism and the growing influence of Russia and China, CBS News reports. Over the past two weeks, approximately 8,100 military personnel from nearly three dozen countries participated in the war games, which took place in Tunisia, Ghana, Senegal, and Morocco. High-ranking military officials from the U.S. and its top African allies observed the maneuvers, which included tank and artillery fire in the Sahara Desert and F-16 formations. The exercise is part of an effort to showcase U.S. military capabilities and deepen partnerships with African nations facing instability.
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The U.S. military showcased part of what they offer countries facing instability inside and just beyond their borders as part of the annual war games. https://t.co/lqDmJhe2rq
High-ranking military officials from the U.S. and its top African allies watched intently as dust and flames shot up from pieces of the Sahara Desert hit by tank and artillery fire. They looked up as pilots flew F-16s into formation. And they listened... https://t.co/HI6OpewS5j
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Over the past two weeks, roughly 8,100 military forces from nearly three dozen maneuvered throughout Tunisia, Ghana, Senegal and Morocco as part of the war games held this year as militaries confront new challenges in increasingly volatile regions. https://t.co/weFbv9Yh6t
"Flintlock": Inside a huge U.S. military exercise in Africa to counter terrorism and Russia and China's growing influence (CBS News) https://t.co/OKkkmy5iTw