US Army makes big plans for summer exercise in Africa

A Royal Moroccan Armed Forces officer explains the capabilities of a firing range Jan. 20, 2021, during a site survey for exercise African Lion 21. Scheduled for June, African Lion, U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise, has increased interoperability among U.S. partners and allies since 2003. Plans for AL21 involve more than 10,000 troops from the United States, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal and elsewhere. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Cain S. Claxton)



By Maj. Cain Claxton U.S. Army Southern European Task Force Africa Public Affairs Morocco Jan 29, 2021
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