Special ops forces gear up for large Africa drill as possible cutbacks loom
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By JOHN VANDIVER | STARS AND STRIPES Published: February 14, 2020
STUTTGART, Germany – U.S. special operations forces begin large-scale exercises Monday in western Africa, where Pentagon leaders are mulling a troop cutback even as insurgent groups in the region gain ground.
About 1,600 troops will take part in Flintlock 2020, which brings together forces from more than 30 countries to practice countering violent extremist groups. Most of the work will take place in Mauritania and Senegal and will include African forces that have been battling militants in places like Niger and Mali.
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