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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.

    524 Featured Videos

    B-Roll: US delivers personnel, supplies for African Lion 2025 in Senegal

    B-Roll: US delivers personnel, supplies...
    04.30.25 | SFC Solomon Navarro | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Airmen and Soldiers deliver personnel, ammunition and emergency medical supplies to the Léopold Sédar Senghor military airport in Dakar,...
    Interview: Marine Maj. Jimmy Richter discusses joint, combined academics at African Lion 2025 in Morocco

    Interview: Marine Maj. Jimmy Richter...
    05.05.25 | SSG Aaliyah Craven | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Marine Maj. Jimmy Richter, an African Lion 2025 (AL25) academics coordinator, assigned to the Marine Corps Advisor Company Alpha, Force...
    Interview: US Army Master Sgt. Anthony Vega discusses his role at African Lion 2025 in Morocco

    Interview: US Army Master Sgt. Anthony...
    05.06.25 | SSG Aaliyah Craven | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Master Sgt. Anthony Vega, the senior transportation noncommissioned officer in charge, 79th Theater Sustainment Command, discusses his...
    Interview: U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Harding speaks about working with multinational partners during African Lion 25

    Interview: U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher...
    05.05.25 | SSG Jon Cortez | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Harding, 522nd Military Intelligence Battalion, 207th Military Intelligence Brigade, speaks about the Joint...
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    5,760 Featured Images

    US builds partner capacity through EOD training in Senegal

    US builds partner capacity through EOD...
    05.03.25 | SGT C jay spence | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 761st Ordnance Company (EOD), 79th EOD Battalion, 71st EOD Group, 20th Chemical,...
    US builds partner capacity through EOD training in Senegal

    US builds partner capacity through EOD...
    05.03.25 | Courtesy Photo | SETAF-AF
    U.S. Army Spc. Jason McCabe, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 761st Ordnance Company (EOD), 79th EOD Battalion, 71st EOD...
    US builds partner capacity through EOD training in Senegal

    US builds partner capacity through EOD...
    05.03.25 | Courtesy Photo | SETAF-AF
    A U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Herczeg explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to the 761st Ordnance Company (EOD), 79th EOD Battalion,...
    US builds partner capacity through EOD training in Senegal

    US builds partner capacity through EOD...
    05.03.25 | Courtesy Photo | SETAF-AF
    A member of the Senegalese Armed Forces observes counter-IED training at Range 4, Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2), Dodji, Senegal, May...
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    200 Featured Stories

    African Lion 2025 opens in Senegal, strengthening regional security cooperation

    African Lion 2025 opens in Senegal,...
    04.05.25 | SFC Solomon Navarro | SETAF-AF
    African Lion 2025 (AL25) officially opened May 4 at the Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2) training area here, marking the start of the...
    Aeromedical evacuation teams: Flying global ambulances

    Aeromedical evacuation teams: Flying...
    04.28.25 | 1SG Randall Townsend | SETAF-AF
    In the fast-paced and often unpredictable world of military operations, U.S. service members are frequently mobilized across the globe to support...
    African Lion 2025 highlights US, Tunisian military partnerships and medical readiness

    African Lion 2025 highlights US, Tunisian...
    05.02.25 | SSG Mikayla Fritz | SETAF-AF
    During Exercise African Lion 2025, units from the U.S. Army’s 807th Theater Medical Command played a crucial role in health care operations...

    Senegal hosts African Lion 2025 with US,...
    05.05.25 | PHILIP REGINA | SETAF-AF
    The U.S. Army and Senegalese Armed Forces have launched African Lion 2025 operations in Senegal this week as part of U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual combined training event. Participating nations in Senegal include Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritania, the Netherlands, and the United States.
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    20 Featured Audio

    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...
    African Lion 2021- Hershel "Woody" Williams DV Engagement

    African Lion 2021- Hershel "Woody"...
    06.11.21 | SSgt Frederick Brown | SETAF-AF
    A Key Leader Engagement was held onboard the USS Hershel “Woody” Williams between Major General Andrew M. Rohling, Commander of U.S. Army...
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    7 Featured Graphics

    Senegal hosts African Lion 2025 with U.S. and Allied Forces

    Senegal hosts African Lion 2025 with U.S....
    05.05.25 | MAJ Brian Andries | SETAF-AF
    The media kit, developed by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) public affairs office in support of exercise African...
    Graphic: African Lion 25 Movie Poster

    Graphic: African Lion 25 Movie Poster
    04.29.25 | CPT Jennifer French | 173IBCT-A
    A promotional poster for African Lion 25 (AL25), the largest annual military exercise in Africa, led by U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM). From...
    African Lion 2025 Seal

    African Lion 2025 Seal
    04.25.25 | SETAF Africa | SETAF-AF
    African Lion 2025 (AL25) exercise logo designed by SETAF-AF G7. AL25 is set to be the largest annual military exercise in Africa, bringing...
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