Eager Lion 22 is one of U.S. Central Command’s premiere exercises using conventional and unconventional scenarios to activate a combined joint task force, which will address simulated threats. The exercise is designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. It is considered the capstone event of the broader U.S. military relationship with the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF), which is one of U.S. Central Command’s strongest and most reliable... read more
Eager Lion 22 is one of U.S. Central Command’s premiere exercises using conventional and unconventional scenarios to activate a combined joint task force, which will address simulated threats. The exercise is designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. It is considered the capstone event of the broader U.S. military relationship with the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF), which is one of U.S. Central Command’s strongest and most reliable partners leading the way for security and stability in the region. This iteration of Eager Lion will include a long-range bomber mission, cyber threats from fictitious adversaries, interagency communication and coordination, counterterrorism skills development, integrated air and missile defense synchronization, advancing proficiencies for maritime and border security, disaster response, and humanitarian aid. show less
Approximately 40 Illinois National Guard Soldiers joining nearly 5,000 military personnel from the U.S., the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and 28 other partner nations for exercise Eager Lion 2022 at various locations throughout Jordan Sept 7-12.
