US Army Advisor gains valuable experience at African Lion 25
10:54 AM5/25/2025
TAMALE, Ghana - Teaching classes in a room full of multinational military partners from 6 different countries could be daunting even for the most senior leaders in the U.S. Army, but for Staff Sgt. Marangely Hein, it’s just another adventure - and a day in the life of an Army Advisor.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Hope Cruse, left, an animal care specialist, and right, U.S. Army Capt. Kylie Smith, a veterinarian, both assigned to Public Health Command Europe, perform a cesarean section (C-section) on a sheep during the medical readiness exercise (MEDREX) at the in Accra, Ghana, May 20, 2025. Cruse and Smith both had the opportunity to work with animals during the MEDREX that they had not treated before. Part of African Lion 2025 (AL25), this MEDREX is planned and executed by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and prepares U.S. military health professionals for the challenges of providing care outside of traditional clinical settings. By working alongside African partners, U.S. medical professionals refine their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable, and resource efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large scale combat operations.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Hope Cruse, left, an animal care specialist, and right, U.S. Army Capt. Kylie Smith, a veterinarian, both assigned to Public Health Command Europe, perform a cesarean section (C-section) on a sheep during the medical readiness exercise (MEDREX) at the in Accra, Ghana, May 20, 2025. Cruse and Smith both had the opportunity to work with animals during the MEDREX that they had not treated before. Part of African Lion 2025 (AL25), this MEDREX is planned and executed by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and prepares U.S. military health professionals for the challenges of providing care outside of traditional clinical settings. By working alongside African partners, U.S. medical professionals refine their ability to deliver rapid, adaptable, and resource efficient medical care, directly increasing medical readiness for large scale combat operations.
Veterinary professionals work with local animals in Ghana during MEDREXAfrica during African Lion 2025
8:29 AM5/23/2025
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Hope Cruse, an animal care specialist, and U.S. Army Capt. Kylie Smith, a veterinarian, both assigned to Public Health Command Europe, joined medical and dental specialists from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the 48th Medical Group, 48th Fighter Wing, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa in Ghana to conduct a medical readiness exercise (MEDREX) as part of African Lion 2025 (AL25).
U.S Army Staff Sgt. Christa Glass, a medical logistics noncommissioned officer assigned to the 172nd Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 330th Medical Brigade, stands in front of a Moroccan Royal Armed Forces SA330 Puma helicopter during African Lion 2025 (AL25) in Agadir, Morocco, May 12, 2025. Glass paved the way for a vital blood delivery, ensuring the safe training of thousands of service members taking part in the exercise. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, brings together over 50 nations, including seven NATO allies and 10,000 troops to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative training in an austere environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) on behalf of the U.S. Africa Command, AL25 takes place from April 14 to May 23, 2025, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. This large-scale exercise will enhance our ability to work together in complex, multi-domain operations—preparing forces to deploy, fight and win. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Valley)
Army Reserve medical logistics NCO ensures critical blood supply at African Lion 2025
3:11 PM5/22/2025
AGADIR, Morocco — In the sweltering heat of North Africa, with lives potentially hanging in the balance, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christa Glass faced a critical challenge—a compromised blood shipment that threatened the medical readiness of U.S. forces.
Utah Air National Guard delivers essential dental care during African Lion 2025
2:57 PM5/22/2025
ANZI, Morocco – Inside a green canvas military tent, U.S. Air Force Maj. Kyle Sansom, assigned to the 151st Medical Group, Utah Air National Guard, prepares to perform a tooth extraction. The medical tent is part of a fully operational field hospital established by U.S. and Moroccan forces during African Lion 2025 (AL25), a large-scale multinational training event designed to enhance military readiness and strengthen partnerships across North and West Africa.
Academics sets stage for successful African Lion 2025
9:52 AM5/18/2025
AGADIR, Morocco — With more than 300 partner nation military students and 19 unique warfighting courses underway, the African Lion 2025 (AL25) academics program builds a formidable intellectual foundation for U.S. and partner forces ahead of the continent’s largest annual military exercise.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Luke Jones, assigned to Maneuver Advisor Team 2112, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2SFAB), coaches Senegalese Armed Forces soldiers on the firing line during marksmanship training at the Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2) in Dodji, Senegal, May 5, 2025. The engagement supported the first day of live-fire range operations during African Lion 2025 (AL25) and focused on improving tactical proficiency and small-unit lethality among partner forces. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, brings together over 50 nations, including seven NATO allies and 10,000 troops to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative training in an austere environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) on behalf of the U.S. Africa Command, AL25 takes place from April 14 to May 23, 2025, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. This large-scale exercise will enhance our ability to work together in complex, multi-domain operations—preparing forces to deploy, fight and win. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Solomon Navarro)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Luke Jones, assigned to Maneuver Advisor Team 2112, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2SFAB), coaches Senegalese Armed Forces soldiers on the firing line during marksmanship training at the Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2) in Dodji, Senegal, May 5, 2025. The engagement supported the first day of live-fire range operations during African Lion 2025 (AL25) and focused on improving tactical proficiency and small-unit lethality among partner forces. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, brings together over 50 nations, including seven NATO allies and 10,000 troops to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative training in an austere environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) on behalf of the U.S. Africa Command, AL25 takes place from April 14 to May 23, 2025, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. This large-scale exercise will enhance our ability to work together in complex, multi-domain operations—preparing forces to deploy, fight and win. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Solomon Navarro)
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Maneuver Advisor Team 2112, 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade (2nd SFAB), provide instruction to members of the Armed Forces of Senegal on proper employment of the MK-19, 40mm grenade machine gun at Range 1, Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2) in Dodji, Senegal, May 12, 2025. The training, part of African Lion 2025 (AL25), focused on building tactical proficiency and strengthening interoperability between partner forces. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, brings together over 50 nations, including seven NATO allies and 10,000 troops to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative training in an austere environment that intersects multiple geographic and functional combatant commands. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) on behalf of U.S. Africa Command, AL25 takes place from April 14 to May 23, 2025, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. This large-scale exercise will enhance our ability to work together in complex, multi-domain operations—preparing forces to deploy, fight and win. (Courtesy photo)
US, Ghana Armed Forces work together at Medical Civic Action Program during African Lion 2025
4:36 PM5/16/2025
U.S. Navy corpsmen assigned to 4th Medical Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, participate with Ghana Armed Forces in the Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) during African Lion 2025 (AL25), May 8–10, 2025, in Kumbungu, Ghana. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Staff Sgt. Jon Cortez; Graphics by Chris House) [Music: Afternoon Sun by Sahara Skylight from Epidemic Sound]
Commandant Salaheddine Bouabbadi with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces performs an eye exam on a patient at the Humanitarian Civic Assistance event in Anzi, Morocco, during African Lion 2025 (AL25) May 12, 2025. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, will take place from April 14 to May 23, 2025. Led by U.S. Africa Command with over 10,000 troops from more than 50 nations, including seven NATO allies, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. The exercise aims to bolster military readiness, enhance lethality, and foster stronger partnerships, ultimately improving joint capabilities in complex multi-domain environments to enable participating forces to deploy, fight, and win. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Marie Denson)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Mack, 129th Medical Group (MDG), California Air National Guard, and Staff Sgt. Joel Farmer, 124th MDG, Idaho Air National Guard, conduct a dental exam on a patient at the Humanitarian Civic Assistance event in Anzi, Morocco, during African Lion 2025 (AL25) May 12, 2025. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, will take place from April 14 to May 23, 2025. Led by U.S. Africa Command with over 10,000 troops from more than 50 nations, including seven NATO allies, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. The exercise aims to bolster military readiness, enhance lethality, and foster stronger partnerships, ultimately improving joint capabilities in complex multi-domain environments to enable participating forces to deploy, fight, and win. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Marie Denson)
A member of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces hands out medication to local Moroccans at the Humanitarian Civic Assistance event in Anzi, Morocco, during African Lion 2025 (AL25) May 12, 2025. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, will take place from April 14 to May 23, 2025. Led by U.S. Africa Command with over 10,000 troops from more than 50 nations, including seven NATO allies, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. The exercise aims to bolster military readiness, enhance lethality, and foster stronger partnerships, ultimately improving joint capabilities in complex multi-domain environments to enable participating forces to deploy, fight, and win. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Marie Denson)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Summer Seibold, assigned to 151st Medical Group, Utah Air National Guard, puts together dental kits to hand out to patients at the Humanitarian Civic Assistance event in Anzi, Morocco, during African Lion 2025 (AL25) May 12, 2025. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, will take place from April 14 to May 23, 2025. Led by U.S. Africa Command with over 10,000 troops from more than 50 nations, including seven NATO allies, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. The exercise aims to bolster military readiness, enhance lethality, and foster stronger partnerships, ultimately improving joint capabilities in complex multi-domain environments to enable participating forces to deploy, fight, and win. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Marie Denson)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kirk Drennan, 151st Medical Group, Utah Air National Guard, and a translator with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces conduct an eye exam for a patient at the Humanitarian Civic Assistance event in Anzi, Morocco, during African Lion 2025 (AL25) May 12, 2025. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, will take place from April 14 to May 23, 2025. Led by U.S. Africa Command with over 10,000 troops from more than 50 nations, including seven NATO allies, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. The exercise aims to bolster military readiness, enhance lethality, and foster stronger partnerships, ultimately improving joint capabilities in complex multi-domain environments to enable participating forces to deploy, fight, and win. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Marie Denson)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kyle Sansom, 151st Medical Group (MDG), Utah Air National Guard, and Tech. Sgt. Fatimata Diop, 932nd Medical Squadron base in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, perform a tooth extraction on a Moroccan patient at the Humanitarian Civic Assistance event in Anzi, Morocco, during African Lion 2025 (AL25) May 12, 2025. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, will take place from April 14 to May 23, 2025. Led by U.S. Africa Command with over 10,000 troops from more than 50 nations, including seven NATO allies, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. The exercise aims to bolster military readiness, enhance lethality, and foster stronger partnerships, ultimately improving joint capabilities in complex multi-domain environments to enable participating forces to deploy, fight, and win. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Nicholas Perez)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kyle Sansom, 151st Medical Group (MDG), Utah Air National Guard, and Staff Sgt. Sophia Hunt, 102nd MDG, Massachusetts Air National Guard, perform a tooth extraction on a Moroccan patient at the Humanitarian Civic Assistance event in Anzi, Morocco, during African Lion 2025 (AL25) May 12, 2025. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, will take place from April 14 to May 23, 2025. Led by U.S. Africa Command with over 10,000 troops from more than 50 nations, including seven NATO allies, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. The exercise aims to bolster military readiness, enhance lethality, and foster stronger partnerships, ultimately improving joint capabilities in complex multi-domain environments to enable participating forces to deploy, fight, and win. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Nicholas Perez)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Katherine Hammond, 151st Medical Group, Utah Air National Guard, and a member of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces hand out sunglasses to optometry patients at the Humanitarian Civic Assistance event in Anzi, Morocco, during African Lion 2025 (AL25) May 12, 2025. AL25, the largest annual military exercise in Africa, will take place from April 14 to May 23, 2025. Led by U.S. Africa Command with over 10,000 troops from more than 50 nations, including seven NATO allies, across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. The exercise aims to bolster military readiness, enhance lethality, and foster stronger partnerships, ultimately improving joint capabilities in complex multi-domain environments to enable participating forces to deploy, fight, and win. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Marie Denson)