Service members from the U.S. and partner nations gather to observe a command field exercise demonstration during African Lion 26 at Cap Draa, Tan-Tan, Morocco, May 8, 2026. The culminating demonstration brought together senior U.S., Moroccan and coalition leaders to witness the full integration of maneuver forces, indirect fires and autonomous systems across the command field exercise, showcasing AL26's technological innovation, combined arms lethality and the collective readiness through weeks of multinational training.
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. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Wagner)
| Date Taken: | 05.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.13.2026 17:33 |
| Category: | B-Roll |
| Video ID: | 1006690 |
| VIRIN: | 260508-N-MW880-4284 |
| Filename: | DOD_111700507 |
| Length: | 00:02:00 |
| Location: | TAN-TAN, MA |
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