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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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U.S. Marines, Airmen, Swedish soldiers conduct dry-fire close air support training with Finnish F-18s
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa
May 12, 2026 | 2:44
U.S. Marines with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company work with Swedish Service Members and a U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller to call for dry-fire close air support from Finnish F-18s on Gotland, Sweden, May 7, 2026. U.S. Marines and Sailors are participating in exercise Aurora as part of the larger U.S. Army-led Sword 26 series of linked multinational exercises, which directly supports NATO's Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative concept, validates defense plans, builds a unified lethal force, and strengthens deterrence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kedrick Schumacher)
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