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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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B-roll: LSV-5 crew conduct lift-on, lift-off operations during African Lion 26
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa
May 19, 2026 | 2:08
U.S. Army Vessel Maj. Gen. Charles P. Gross Logistic Support Vessel 5 crewmembers conduct lift-on, lift-off operations during African Lion 26 at the Port of Agadir, Agadir, Morocco, May 16, 2026. The operation demonstrated the vessel crew’s ability to rapidly load and discharge military equipment in support of joint logistics and sustainment operations, enhancing interoperability among U.S., Moroccan, and partner nation forces participating in AL26. AL26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) from April 20 to May 8, 2026, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 civilian and military personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Roldan)
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