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    AFRICAN LION

    African Lion

    African Lion    

    African Lion 25 (AL25) is set to be the largest annual military exercise in Africa, bringing together over 50 nations, including seven NATO allies, and about 10,000 troops. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), on behalf of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), the exercise will take place from April 14 to May 23, 2025, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. AL25 is designed to restore the warrior ethos, sharpen lethality, and strengthen military readiness alongside our African partners and allies This large-scale exercise will enhance our ability to work together in complex, multi-domain operations—preparing forces to deploy, fight, and win.

    595 Featured Videos

    US, Morocco conduct space and electronic warfare academics at African Lion 2025 [Social Media 9:16]

    US, Morocco conduct space and electronic...
    05.21.25 | Brian Andries | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 109th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, join members of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces...
    B-Roll: 173rd Airborne teams with Tunisian special forces paratroopers for airborne operation at African Lion 2025

    B-Roll: 173rd Airborne teams with...
    04.28.25 | SGT Mariah Gonzalez | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct an airborne operation with Tunisian Armed Forces Soldiers assigned to the Special...
    African Lion 2025 Closing Event- AFN News

    African Lion 2025 Closing Event- AFN News
    05.23.25 | SSG Aaliyah Craven | SETAF-AF
    Multinational partners attend the African Lion 2025 (AL25) closing military demonstration in Tan-Tan, Morocco, May 23, 2025. The demonstration...
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    6,418 Featured Images

    Family Ties: Siblings strengthen readiness, relationships during African Lion 2025

    Family Ties: Siblings strengthen...
    12.01.05 | Courtesy Photo | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Maj. Carolyn Vandeventer, then a college graduate and soon-to-be officer candidate, poses with her brother, Stuart Vandevick, following...
    Family Ties: Siblings strengthen readiness, relationships during African Lion 2025

    Family Ties: Siblings strengthen...
    11.01.11 | Courtesy Photo | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army 1st Lt. Carolyn Vandeventer, poses with her brother, U.S. Army Sgt. Stuart Vandevick, during a Veterans Day parade in Albia, Iowa,...
    Family Ties: Siblings strengthen readiness, relationships during African Lion 2025

    Family Ties: Siblings strengthen...
    05.15.25 | SFC Solomon Navarro | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Maj. Carolyn Vandeventer, assigned to the 79th Theater Sustainment Command (Forward), U.S. Army Reserve, and her brother, U.S. Army...
    Family Ties: Siblings strengthen readiness, relationships during African Lion 2025

    Family Ties: Siblings strengthen...
    05.15.25 | SFC Solomon Navarro | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Maj. Carolyn Vandeventer, assigned to the 79th Theater Sustainment Command (Forward), U.S. Army Reserve, rests her head on the shoulder...
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    225 Featured Stories

    More than just a medic: Senior Airman Fatimata Diop finds purpose in service at African Lion 2025

    More than just a medic: Senior Airman...
    05.19.25 | MSgt Nicholas Perez | SETAF-AF
    For U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Fatimata Diop, serving in the U.S. Air Force Reserve is more than wearing the uniform; it’s about remembering...
    Family Ties: Siblings strengthen readiness, relationships during African Lion 2025

    Family Ties: Siblings strengthen...
    07.14.25 | SFC Solomon Navarro | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Maj. Carolyn Vandeventer and her brother, U.S. Army Master Sgt. Stuart Vandevick, reunited in Senegal as part of African Lion 2025,...
    SETAF-AF forensic team deploys expertise at sea, protects US and allied assets

    SETAF-AF forensic team deploys expertise...
    07.08.25 | MAJ Joe Legros | SETAF-AF
    VICENZA, Italy – When U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) identified a need to gather evidence, the U.S. Army’s...
    From Togo to the Task Force: SETAF-AF Soldier connects heritage with mission at African Lion 2025

    From Togo to the Task Force: SETAF-AF...
    05.16.25 | CPT Billy Lacroix | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kodzo Tse, the ground movement noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of transportation of the joint force throughout...
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    21 Featured Audio

    African Lion 2025 CBRN Military Demonstration- News In One May 30, 2025

    African Lion 2025 CBRN Military...
    05.22.25 | SSG Aaliyah Craven | AFNE
    On This News In One: Multinational military members attend a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) military demonstration as...

    U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band & Chorus...
    06.26.22 | SFC Bridget J. Vian | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band & Chorus musical group, Free Groove, performs a sound check and concert set in conjunction with Tifawt, a...
    African Lion 2021-Overall

    African Lion 2021-Overall
    06.18.21 | SGT Christopher Brecht | SETAF-AF
    African Lion 2021 has been another great year of partnership. African Lion 2021 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual...

    African Lion 202-1 musical cultural exchange
    06.10.21 | PO1 Terrence Siren | SETAF-AF
    The U.S. Army Europe and Africa Band and Chorus conduct a cultural exchange with Saad Abid, a Moroccan social media activist and founder of...
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    12 Featured Graphics

    African Lion: U.S. Army Capt. Maria Eggers

    African Lion: U.S. Army Capt. Maria Eggers
    05.15.25 | Brenadine Humphrey | SETAF-AF
    Part of a series of graphics designed to highlight individual military members participating in African Lion 2025. U.S. Army Capt. Maria Eggers,...
    African Lion: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Hayward

    African Lion: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt....
    05.15.25 | Brenadine Humphrey | SETAF-AF
    Part of a series of graphics designed to highlight individual military members participating in African Lion 2025. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt....
    African Lion: U.S. Army Master Sgt. Preston Lewis

    African Lion: U.S. Army Master Sgt....
    05.15.25 | Brenadine Humphrey | SETAF-AF
    Part of a series of graphics designed to highlight individual military members participating in African Lion 2025. U.S. Army Master Sgt. Preston...
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