A Malian commando leader discusses his plan of attack with a member of the U.S. 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) prior to leading his platoon on a raid of an “enemy” outpost, the culmination of weeks of specialized training as part of a recent military training engagement conducted north of Bamako, Mali. Dedicated to establishing long-term relationships and developing military capacities, U.S. Special Forces conduct military training engagements throughout the Trans-Saharan region at the invitation of the Partner Nation. These training opportunities are part of Operation Enduring Freedom (Trans-Sahara), the U.S. Department of Defense initiative to promote military interoperability, and build and strengthen inter-regional cooperation in the Trans-Saharan region. The “Warrior-Ambassadors” of the 3rd SFG (A), highly proficient in host nation language and culture, continue their Africa-focused security forces assistance mission to enhance African Partner Nation capabilities to help achieve regional cooperation and security. The 3rd SFG (A) is based out of Fort Bragg, N.C
United States SOF pics
United States SOF pics
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