Moroccan, U.S. fighters fighters and refuelers showcase combined capabilities

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, lands at Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco, 15 June 2021, during Exercise African Lion 2021.

By Airman 1st Class Thomas Keisler , 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco Jun 17, 2021

Moroccan, U.S. fighters fighters and refuelers showcase combined capabilities

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Lightfish Unmanned Vessel First Joint Maritime Launch

U.S.-Kenyan partnership advances security cooperation

U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lightfish Unmanned Vessel First Joint Maritime Launch

U.S.-Kenyan partnership advances security cooperation

U.S. Africa Command cross-functional team visits Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Moroccan, U.S. fighters fighters and refuelers showcase combined capabilities

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, lands at Ben Guerir Air Base, Morocco, 15 June 2021, during Exercise African Lion 2021.