U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, speaks with Moroccan General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, after arriving to African Lion 26 at Southern Zone Headquarters in Agadir, Morocco, May 7, 2026. The visit brought together senior U.S. and Moroccan military leaders, diplomatic representatives, and coalition partners to reaffirm shared commitments, recognize collective achievements, and assess the operational readiness driving AL26's multinational mission.
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. Army photo by Master Sgt. Jeff VanWey)
| Date Taken: | 05.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 12:38 |
| Photo ID: | 9681370 |
| VIRIN: | 260507-A-OE370-9134 |
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| Location: | AGADIR, MA |
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