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African Lion

This page archives news and photos from Exercise African Lion in 2017. It highlights deployments and training, showcasing MARFORRES operational readiness and global engagement.

 

 

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U.S. Marines with 4th MAW conduct ‘jump’ CoC operations during Atlantic Alliance 25

U.S. Marine MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764 (VMM-764) conduct aerial operations in support of a ‘jump’ combat operations center event during Atlantic Alliance 25 (AA25) at Fort Drum, New York, July 7, 2025. AA25 maintains joint amphibious capabilities while implementing aircraft and ground support elements. Utilizing the MV-22 platform allows Marines to support the transportation of ground personnel and equipment in demanding and adverse environments. (U.S. Marine photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun)
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Photo by: Cpl. Ujian Gosun |  VIRIN: 250707-M-TU214-1052.JPG
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Marines Manage Tactical Water Purification System during African Lion 2017
U.S. Marines with Maintenance Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 451, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, installed a Tactical Water Purification System during exercise African Lion 17 at Cap...

U.S. forces participate in multi-nation partner exercise African Lion 17
Approximately 2,800 U.S. service members and members from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, Tunisian Armed Forces and Spanish La Infantería de Marina participated in the multi-national exercise African...