African Lion 2025 opens in Senegal, strengthening regional security cooperation [Image 4 of 4]

DODJI, SENEGAL

05.04.2025

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

From left to right, Netherlands Army Lt. Col. Peter A.M. van Dorst, Senegalese Army Col. Massamba Thiam, and U.S. Army Col. Matthias E. Greene stand at parade rest in front of their national flags following the formal portion of the African Lion 2025 (AL25) opening ceremony at Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2) in Dodji, Senegal, May 4, 2025. The leaders paused for a photo to mark the beginning of multinational training activities in Senegal. 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 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. (U.S. Army phot by Sgt. 1st Class Solomon Navarro)

• Date Taken: 05.04.2025
• Date Posted: 05.09.2025 13:37
• Photo ID: 9025157
• VIRIN: 250504-A-ZL157-1004
• Resolution: 4523x6784
• Size: 14.58 MB
• Location: DODJI, SN