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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. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith Visits Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith recognizes Mrs. Debbie Wanko, G-8 deputy assistant chief of staff, Marine Forces Reserve, for her selection as the Marine Forces Reserve senior civilian of the year at Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, July 17, 2025. Smith visited New Orleans to oversee and recognize the Marines and staff who dedicate their time and efforts to support the MARFORRES and MARFORSOUTH missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus)
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Tags: MarForRes, Marines, usmc, marforsouth, 39th Commandant
Photo by: Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus |  VIRIN: 250717-M-UQ888-1600.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...