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Vermont National Guard conducts key leader engagements with Senegal partners ahead of 2027 medical exercise

Vermont National Guard conducts key leader engagements with Senegal partners ahead of 2027 medical exercise Vermont National Guard conducts key leader engagements with Senegal partners ahead of 2027 medical exercise
10:44 AM5/8/2026
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gene Enriquez, State Partnership Program director with the Vermont National Guard, greets a member of the Thiès Women’s Council during a key leader engagement in Thiès, Senegal, May 3, 2026. Part of African Lion 2026 (AL26) and the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program, the engagement reinforced the Vermont–Senegal partnership through direct engagement with community leaders and local stakeholders. African Lion 2026 (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. Co-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, Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christy L. Sherman)
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
5:29 AM5/7/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on May 6, 2026.
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Inaugural drone academics held in Morocco during African Lion 26

Inaugural drone academics held in Morocco during African Lion 26 Inaugural drone academics held in Morocco during African Lion 26
10:00 PM5/6/2026
The inaugural African Lion drone academics class graduated more than 20 service members from four nations, trained on cost-effective small unmanned aircraft systems at Southern Zone Headquarters, in Agadir, Morocco, May 5, 2026.
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DHA-GEIS strengthens biosurveillance, force health protection during African Lion 26

DHA-GEIS strengthens biosurveillance, force health protection during African Lion 26 DHA-GEIS strengthens biosurveillance, force health protection during African Lion 26
6:51 PM5/6/2026
A coalition of U.S. military and research organizations deliver integrated biosurveillance support, strengthening commanders’ situational awareness and directly bolstering mission readiness during African Lion 26, April 20-May 8, 2026.
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US Army Reserve Soldiers sharpen readiness with Royal Moroccan Navy desalination training during African Lion 26

US Army Reserve Soldiers sharpen readiness with Royal Moroccan Navy desalination training during African Lion 26 US Army Reserve Soldiers sharpen readiness with Royal Moroccan Navy desalination training during African Lion 26
1:17 PM5/6/2026
A Royal Moroccan Armed Forces veterinarian teaches U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 753rd Quartermaster Company, 687th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), about testing the water once it completes the desalination process onboard a barge during African Lion 26 at Cap Draa, Tan-Tan, Morocco, April 24, 2026. The Royal Moroccan Navy integrated with U.S. Soldiers to exchange best practices in tactical reverse osmosis water purification, enhancing multinational readiness and interoperability for sustained water production in austere environments. 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 Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Roldan)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
An Ivorian special forces soldier performs canopy maneuvers during the Flintlock 26 closing ceremony in Côte d’Ivoire, April 30, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlin Frazier)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
A U.S. Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) provides suppressive fire during a vehicle interdiction demonstration during Flintlock 26’s closing ceremony in Côte d’Ivoire, April 30, 2026. The demonstration highlighted tactics codified during Flintlock 26, integrating small unmanned aircraft systems and local law enforcement to meet shared security objectives. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Edgar Martinez)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
Ivorian special operations soldiers clear an enemy vehicle during a vehicle interdiction demonstration during Flintlock 26’s closing ceremony in Côte d’Ivoire, April 30, 2026. The demonstration highlighted tactics codified during Flintlock 26, integrating small unmanned aircraft systems and local law enforcement to meet shared security objectives. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Edgar Martinez)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
A U.S. Green Beret assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) and Ivorian special operations soldiers suppress an enemy vehicle during a vehicle interdiction demonstration during Flintlock 26’s closing ceremony in Côte d’Ivoire, April 30, 2026. The demonstration highlighted tactics codified during Flintlock 26, integrating small unmanned aircraft systems and local law enforcement to meet shared security objectives. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Edgar Martinez)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
(Left) Ivorian Maj. Gen. Aly Dem, Armed Forces of Côte d’Ivoire Deputy Chief of Defense, and (Right) Richard C. Michaels, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, enter exercise Flintlock 26’s closing ceremony in Côte d’Ivoire, April 30, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlin Frazier)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
Ivorian Gendarmerie conducts sensitive site exploitation following a vehicle interdiction demonstration during Flintlock 26’s closing ceremony in Côte d’Ivoire, April 30, 2026. The demonstration highlighted tactics codified during Flintlock 26, integrating small unmanned aircraft systems and local law enforcement to meet shared security objectives. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Edgar Martinez)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
A U.S. Green Beret assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) observes exercise Flintlock 26’s closing ceremony demonstration in Côte d’Ivoire, April 30, 2026. The demonstration highlighted tactics codified during Flintlock 26, integrating small unmanned aircraft systems and local law enforcement to meet shared security objectives. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Edgar Martinez)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
(Left) Ivorian Maj. Gen. Aly Dem, Armed Forces of Côte d’Ivoire Deputy Chief of Defense, and (Right) U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen Claude Tudor, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa commander, shake hands during exercise Flintlock 26’s closing ceremony in Côte d’Ivoire, April 30, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlin Frazier)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
Ivorian special operations soldiers apprehend an enemy combatant during a vehicle interdiction demonstration during Flintlock 26’s closing ceremony in Côte d’Ivoire, April 30, 2026. The demonstration highlighted tactics codified during Flintlock 26, integrating small unmanned aircraft systems and local law enforcement to meet shared security objectives. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Edgar Martinez)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
Multinational leaders watch a demonstration of a vehicle interdiction during exercise Flintlock 26’s closing ceremony in Côte d’Ivoire, April 30, 2026. The demonstration highlighted tactics codified during Flintlock 26, integrating small unmanned aircraft systems and local law enforcement to meet shared security objectives. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlin Frazier)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
Ivorian Maj. Gen. Aly Dem, Armed Forces of Cote d’Ivoire Deputy Chief of Defense, gives his remarks during exercise Flintlock 26’s closing ceremony in Cote d’Ivoire, April 30, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trenton Jancze)
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Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations

Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations Flintlock 2026 Concludes, Advancing African-Led Command and Multidomain Integration Across 30+ Nations
1:08 PM5/6/2026
Members of the Libyan 3+3 Joint Military Committee stand together with senior leaders from Italy and the U.S. to render salutes during the closing ceremony of exercise Flintlock 26 in Sirte, Libya, April 29, 2026. Since 2005, Flintlock has served as U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual special operations exercise. This year’s exercise brought together more than 30 countries across Côte d’Ivoire and Libya to build lethality and readiness, strengthen counterterrorism skills and increase collaboration across borders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Katelynn Moeller)
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Vermont National Guard conducts key leader engagements with Senegal partners ahead of 2027 medical exercise

Vermont National Guard conducts key leader engagements with Senegal partners ahead of 2027 medical exercise Vermont National Guard conducts key leader engagements with Senegal partners ahead of 2027 medical exercise
4:00 AM5/6/2026
Vermont National Guard leaders conducted a pre-deployment site survey in Thiès, Senegal, May 3-4, to assess regional healthcare capabilities and coordinate planning for Medical Readiness Exercise 2027, or MEDREX 27.
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US personnel apply new innovative sustainment assessment during African Lion 26

US personnel apply new innovative sustainment assessment during African Lion 26 US personnel apply new innovative sustainment assessment during African Lion 26
2:06 PM5/5/2026
AGADIR, Morocco – African Lion 26 continues to strengthen military partnerships across Africa, and this year’s exercise introduced a new tool to advance that effort: the Assess, Advise, Advocate, and Integrate Operational Readiness and Sustainment Assessment.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia

U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia U.S. Forces Conduct Strike Targeting ISIS-Somalia
4:12 AM5/5/2026
In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on May 4, 2026.
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