• US and Moroccan F16 fighter jet pilots prepare to take part in the African Lion military exercise in Ben Guerir, Morocco. AP Photo
    US and Moroccan F16 fighter jet pilots prepare to take part in the African Lion military exercise in Ben Guerir, Morocco. AP Photo
  • African Lion is a joint military exercise between the US military and several African countries. AP Photo
    African Lion is a joint military exercise between the US military and several African countries. AP Photo
  • For two weeks, more than 7,000 soldiers will carry out a range of tasks. AFP
    For two weeks, more than 7,000 soldiers will carry out a range of tasks. AFP
  • The exercise was agreed on in 2002 between the US Marines and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. AFP
    The exercise was agreed on in 2002 between the US Marines and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. AFP
  • The US, Britain, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Italy, Tunisia and Senegal are participating. AFP
    The US, Britain, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Italy, Tunisia and Senegal are participating. AFP
  • For the first time in years, Spain will not participate. AP Photo
    For the first time in years, Spain will not participate. AP Photo
  • The exercise was launched in 2003 to enhance military inter-operability and co-operation. AFP
    The exercise was launched in 2003 to enhance military inter-operability and co-operation. AFP
  • Air training exercises will include bombers, fighters and aerial refuelling. AFP
    Air training exercises will include bombers, fighters and aerial refuelling. AFP
  • Naval maneuvers are also planned, including a naval gunfire exercise and multiple sea-based drills. AFP
    Naval maneuvers are also planned, including a naval gunfire exercise and multiple sea-based drills. AFP
  • Airmen from the Utah Air National Guard attended a humanitarian civic assistance event in southern Morocco. AFP
    Airmen from the Utah Air National Guard attended a humanitarian civic assistance event in southern Morocco. AFP
  • The exercise saw US soldiers tending patients alongside Moroccan personnel. AFP
    The exercise saw US soldiers tending patients alongside Moroccan personnel. AFP
  • Military exercises are taking place across Morocco, from Kenitra Air Base in the north to Tan Tan and the Grier Labouihi training complex further south. AFP
    Military exercises are taking place across Morocco, from Kenitra Air Base in the north to Tan Tan and the Grier Labouihi training complex further south. AFP
  • Group activities are also occurring in Senegal and Tunisia. AFP
    Group activities are also occurring in Senegal and Tunisia. AFP
  • The tour will conclude on June 18. AFP
    The tour will conclude on June 18. AFP

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F-16 Falcons take to the sky in Moroccan Air Force exercises - in pictures

The US, Britain, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Italy, Tunisia and Senegal are also participating

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June 15, 2021

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