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Jan. 22, 2026
Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers

When discussing U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s (USAFE-AFAFRICA) international partnership mechanisms, most would likely think of foreign affairs officers or bilateral exercises before the safety office.
May 27, 2025
Forging strength through partnership: US and Moroccan Air Forces unite for African Lion 2025

MARRAKESH, Morocco - Against the backdrop of desert skies and dynamic terrain, more than 10,000 troops from 50 nations converged for African Lion 2025 (AL25), the largest joint annual military exercise on the African continent. From May 12–23, U.S. and Moroccan Air Forces led an array of tactical
May 16, 2025
Fueling readiness: US, Morocco conduct air-to-air refueling operations at African Lion 2025

MARRAKESH, Morocco - In the skies above the North African coast, the low rumble of jet engines signaled more than just routine flight operations, it marked a strengthening of international military partnerships.U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 166th Air Refueling Squadron, 121st Air Refueling Wing,
May 12, 2025
U.S. airpower on display in African Lion 25

U.S. Airmen joined the Royal Moroccan Air Force, and Allied and partner nation military representatives in Morocco for exercise African Lion 2025 May 12-23.

Strengthening Aviation Security Together: USAFE-AFAFRICA’s Force Multipliers