U.S. Space Force Capt. Lane Murphy, S7 division chief with U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa, explains African Lion 26 exercise objectives with a Benin Armed Forces service member at Southern Zone Headquarters, Agadir, Morocco, April 27, 2026. The engagement reinforced multinational understanding of exercise objectives and timelines while integrating space-based capabilities, enabling participating forces to align efforts and improve overall mission readiness.
AL26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) from April 20 to May 8, 2026, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandra Dale)
| Date Taken: | 04.26.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.29.2026 10:56 |
| Photo ID: | 9647793 |
| VIRIN: | 260427-F-UM994-8321 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 10.38 MB |
| Location: | AGADIR, MA |
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