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African Lion

African Lion is U.S. Africa Command's largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen interoperability among U.S. forces, NATO Allies, and African partner nations. Hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal, and Tunisia, the exercise focuses on joint all-domain operations, crisis response, and multinational interoperability. It enhances regional security and supports U.S.-Africa Command's strategic objectives, showcasing readiness to respond to crises and contingencies globally.

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Interview: Royal Canadian Navy Sailor First Class Khayat speaks about clearance diving

Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet

July 17, 2026 | 5:41

Royal Canadian Navy clearance diver Sailor First Class Jordan Khayat speaks about his experience during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 15, 2026. Thirty nations, 30 ships, five submarines, 15 national land forces, more than 190 aircraft and more than 30,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2026 is the 30th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Canadian Armed Forces video by Master Corporal Jessica Vos, Imagery Technician)