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African Lion, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, led by U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM). From April 14 to May 23, 2025, more than 10,000 troops from 41 nations — including 7 NATO allies — will train together across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. AL25 sharpens lethality, strengthens readiness, and restores the warrior ethos through complex, multi-domain operations alongside African partners and allies.

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US, Tunisia conduct opening ceremony of African Lion 2025

Military forces from Tunisia and partner nations commenced exercise African Lion 2025 in Tunisia, April 22, 2025. This multinational exercise, scheduled through April 30, strengthens military readiness and enhances participating nations’ ability to operate in a complex security environment.

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Interview: Staff Sgt. Mark Owens speaks about African Lion 2025

April 25, 2025 | 0:55

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mark Owens speaks about Unexploded ordnance (UXO) training with Tunisian Armed Forces as a part of exercise African Lion 2025 (AL25), at Bizerte, Tunisia, April 22, 2025. AL25 is set to be the largest annual military exercise in Africa, bringing together over 40 nations, including seven NATO allies and 10,000 troops to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative training in an austere environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands.

US, Tunisian Forces conduct aeromedical evacuation training at African Lion 2025

April 27, 2025 | 0:47

The U.S. Air Force 86th Airlift Wing, based in Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and the Tunisian Armed Forces conduct aeromedical evacuation training at El Aouina Air Base, Tunisia, April 26, 2025, as part of African Lion 25 (AL25). AL25 is set to be the largest annual military exercise in Africa, bringing together over 40 nations, including seven NATO allies and 10,000 troops to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative training in an austere environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) on behalf of the U.S. Africa Command, AL25 takes place from April 14 to May 23, 2025, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. This large-scale exercise will enhance our ability to work together in complex, multi-domain operations—preparing forces to deploy, fight and win.

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April 24, 2025 | 1:00

Senior noncommissioned officers from across NATO gathered, in Tallinn, Estonia, for the Conference of European Armies for Noncommissioned Officers, the premier senior enlisted security cooperation event across the European theater.

AFN Europe Report - April 11, 2025

April 22, 2025 | 2:00

Lithuania hosted a departure ceremony to honor four U.S. soldiers that lost their lives in a training incident near Pabradè, Lithuania. U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 95th Combat Sustainment Battalion began their joint annual training exercise, Operation Clydesdale Thunder at Baumholder, Germany.

LOGCAP provides base life support to Flintlock 25, African Lion 25 exercises

The 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s Logistics Civil Augmentation Program is simultaneously supporting two exercises on the continent of Africa this month. LOGCAP is providing over two dozen base life support services to U.S. servicemembers and nearly 40 partner nations participating in Flintlock 25 in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and over a dozen base life support services to U.S. servicemembers and about 20 partner nations participating in African Lion 25 in Tunisia.

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African Lion 25: Largest US-led military exercise in Africa kicks off across four nations

U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual exercise, officially kicks off April 14, 2025, in Tunisia, with activities in Ghana, Senegal, and Morocco beginning in May. With more than 10,000 troops from over 40 nations — including seven NATO allies — this year’s iteration will be the largest in the exercise’s history.

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Army Drone Innovation Lab represents new model for battlefield adaptation

April 14, 2025 | 3:00

U.S. Army Capt. Ronan Sefton, an intelligence officer assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment, explaining the creation of 2CR's drone innovation lab and its transformative capabilities and implications for the future of U.S. Army warfare during an interview at Balli Airfield UAS Facility, Vilseck, Germany, April 7, 2025. 2CR's Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Program involves the design, 3D printing, assembling, and testing of custom-built drones, all done exclusively by 2CR Soldiers. This enables the regiment to rapidly respond to changing battlefield conditions and quickly overcome environmental challenges.

Wiesbaden Soldiers create solutions in Innovation Lab

April 22, 2025 | 1:00

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christian Lehr and Sgt. 1st Class Tyler Baumgartner, the officer and noncommissioned officer in charge of the Innovation Lab of the 2nd Multi-Domain Effects Battalion, 2nd Multi-Domain Task Force, spearhead technological advancement on Mainz Kastel Station, Germany, April 7, 2025. The innovation lab creates quick solutions to fill gaps in support during military operations. The innovation lab provides real-time, cost-saving solutions to the Army to increase its capabilities.

Drone Training

March 13, 2025 | 1:27

Ssg. Gary E. Bowers, assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, describes the multiple uses of the Flying Basket drone at Gasinci training area, Croatia, Mar. 11, 2025.

Soldiers live fire FPV drones in Germany

Soldiers conducted a live fire of first-person view drones for the first time at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 17-20, 2025. Although drones have been incorporated into training for years, this event combined FPV drones with live munitions in a series of live fire flights, all within range safety standards. The success is a result of collaboration between U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, 7th Army Training Command, Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine and the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

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Soldiers demonstrate counter-drone tech in Germany

The U.S. Army showcased several sophisticated systems Soldiers operate to detect and respond to unknown, potentially hostile drones during a demonstration at Joint Multinational Training Center in Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, March 25, 2025.

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173rd Airborne Brigade hosts inaugural Innovation Symposium

April 1, 2025 | 1:00

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Francesco La Torre and U.S. Army Warrant Officer Justin Love discuss the 173rd Airborne Brigade's inaugural Innovation Symposium, held March 26-27, 2025 in Vicenza, Italy. The symposium showcased how the 173rd Airborne Brigade supports innovation by enabling bottom-up problem-solving improving warfighter readiness and deploy technology to increase warfighting lethality.

Next Generation Tactical Vehicle-Hybrid during Combined Resolve

Jan. 22, 2025 | 1:08

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicholas Chavez, an air traffic control specialist assigned to 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, describes the features and capabilities of the Amy's new Next Generation Tactical Vehicle-Hybrid prototype during Combined Resolve 25-01 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 14, 2025. The Next Generation Tactical Vehicle-Hybrid (NGTV-H) is a diesel-electric light reconnaissance vehicle. During Combined Resolve 25-1, the U.S. Army is implementing its Transforming in Contact initiative, utilizing new technologies and systems designed to enhance its warfighting readiness and ability to respond to crisis or conflict.

Transforming in Contact during Exercise Combined Resolve

Feb. 7, 2025 | 2:43

Col. Joshua Glonek, 3rd Brigade 10th Mountain Division Brigade commander discusses how the U.S. Army's Transforming in Contact initiative is shaping how his unit trains and may influence the future of army training during Combined Resolve 25-1, at Hohenfels Training Area, Feb. 1, 2025. During CbR 25-1, TiC utilizes new technologies and systems designed to enhance its warfighting readiness and ability to respond to crisis or conflict.

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Feb. 5, 2025 | 2:53

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By | April 28, 2025

Visit the Hub to find links and information about the deceased U.S. Soldiers in Lithuania.

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By | April 22, 2025

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By | April 14, 2025

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News Release - Support to Ukraine Unaffected by Coordinated Troop Repositioning

By | April 10, 2025

U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe officials, say the planned troop repositioning in Poland, which the U.S. Army command announced yesterday, will not affect support to Ukraine. ...

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Press Release - Largest U.S.-led military exercise in Africa kicks off across four nations

By | April 10, 2025

African Lion 25, U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual exercise, officially kicks off April 14, 2025, in Tunisia, with activities in Ghana, Senegal, and Morocco beginning in May. With more than 10,000 troops from over 40

Press Release - USAREUR-AF repositions troops in Poland

By | April 7, 2025

United States Army Europe and Africa announces the planned repositioning of U.S. military equipment and personnel from Jasionka, Poland, to other sites in the country. This transition is part of a broader strategy to...

PRESS RELEASE — 3rd Infantry Division identifies fourth deceased Soldier in Lithuania

By | April 2, 2025

The 3rd Infantry Division has identified the fourth Soldier from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team who went missing while operating an M88A2 Hercules during a recovery mission in support of regularly scheduled training at...

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