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Multinational service members conduct gear checks in preparation for airborne operations during African Lion 26 at Ben Guerir, Morocco, April 26, 2026. The jump reinforced airborne proficiency and tactical readiness, ensuring special forces Soldiers remained prepared to rapidly deploy and operate in austere environments across the globe.
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 civilian and military personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Cagnacci)
| Date Taken: | 04.25.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 17:19 |
| Photo ID: | 9681945 |
| VIRIN: | 260426-A-WK351-7801 |
| Resolution: | 5616x3744 |
| Size: | 1.84 MB |
| Location: | TIFNIT, MA |
| Web Views: | 14 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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