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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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JTF-SB Marines strengthen barrier in reinforcement mission
Operation Ardent Vanguard
July 21, 2026 | 1:38
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 1st Marine Logistics Group, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border (JTF-SB) in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, conduct barrier reinforcement operations in Naco, Ariz., July 14, 2026. JTF-SB Marines are reinforcing existing physical barriers to support federal law enforcement agency operations along the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border. (Dept. of War video by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Alan Gomez)
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