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U.S., Morocco integrate Link-16 capability during African Lion 26 planning event

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Babak Kermanshahi (second from right), a communications theater operations planner assigned to Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, U.S. Marine Corps. Maj. Kyle Repetti (far left), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa operations officer, and members of the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco connect to a U.S. Link 16 network on using Moroccan computer equipment ahead of African Lion 2026 (AL26) at Agadir, Morocco, Feb. 3, 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 Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal, AL26 involves over 5,600 civilian and military personnel from more than 30 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security.

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U.S., Morocco integrate Link-16 capability during African Lion 26 planning event

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Babak Kermanshahi (right), a communications theater operations planner assigned to Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, and a member of the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco connect to a U.S. Link 16 network on using Moroccan computer equipment ahead of African Lion 2026 (AL26) at Agadir, Morocco, Feb. 3, 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 Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal, AL26 involves over 5,600 civilian and military personnel from more than 30 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security.

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Historical highlight: Operation Eldorado Canyon 40th anniversary

U.S. Airmen prepare a 48th Fighter Tactical Wing F-111F Aardvark aircraft for take-off prior to Operation El Dorado Canyon. Visible on the wing are GBU-10 modular glide bombs.

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Into the smoke: One Airman’s instinct to save lives

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Theodore Dudley, 603rd Air Operations Center intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assessments technician, poses for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 2, 2026. Dudley has been recognized as the 2026 USO Airman of the Year for saving 14 lives by guiding children, several families and five elderly people to safety during an apartment fire.

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U.S., Georgia partnership strengthens military mental health, resilience

Experts from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Europe-Middle East (WRAIR-EME), Global Health Engagements (GHE) Branch from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Command Surgeon’s Office, Georgian Ministry of Defence and the U.S. Embassy, pose for a group photo at Tbilisi, Georgia, March 6, 2026. As part of a comprehensive mental health engagement all the teams collaborated to discuss advance mental readiness and force health protection.

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U.S., Georgia partnership strengthens military mental health, resilience

Dr. Amy Adler, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Europe senior scientist, guides a discussion during a mental health engagement at Tbilisi, Georgia, March 3, 2026. Part of this exchange covered topics such as mental health training for medics, a peer-to-peer intervention for acute stress reaction, sleep health, resilience, grief management and medical awareness of CBRN events.

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alan Stephenson, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant, poses for a picture at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 27, 2026. Stephenson contributed to the efforts that allowed the First Sergeant Council at RAFM to win the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa FSC of the Year for 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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Members of the First Sergeant Council pose at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 27, 2026. The FSC at RAFM was named the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa FSC of the Year for 2026, due to their exemplification of outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to improving the welfare, morale, and readiness of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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A first sergeant symbol is displayed at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 27, 2026. The First Sergeant Council at RAFM was named the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa FSC of the Year for 2026, due to their exemplification of outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to improving the welfare, morale, and readiness of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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The first sergeant duty identifier patch is displayed on a uniform at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 27, 2026. First sergeants serve as the commander’s key advisor and frontline leader responsible for maintaining discipline, morale, readiness, and the overall welfare of enlisted Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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The senior noncommissioned officer ranks are displayed at RAF Mildenhall, England, March 27, 2026. The diamond in the middle of the ranks, signifies they are a first sergeant, serving as the commander’s key advisor and frontline leader, responsible for maintaining discipline, morale, readiness, and the overall welfare of enlisted Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

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31st FSS competes for prestigious Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award

The 31st Force Support Squadron command team and flight chiefs answer questions asked by the Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award evaluation team during a virtual tour of the 31st FSS at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2026. Named after U.S. Air Force Gen. Curtis LeMay, fifth Chief of Staff of the Air Force, this award recognizes force support squadrons who demonstrate sustained excellence in mission support by delivering high-quality programs that enhance readiness and improve the quality of life for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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31st FSS competes for prestigious Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award

The 31st Force Support Squadron command team and flight chiefs answer questions asked by the Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award evaluation team during a virtual tour of the 31st FSS at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2026. The evaluators inspected four major areas of the 31st FSS: how they supported our installation’s mission, how they supported our service members and their families, how they ensured the readiness of our FSS airmen, and what set them apart from every other force support squadrons in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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31st FSS competes for prestigious Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award

Matthew Albertson, 31st Force Support Squadron manpower and organization flight chief, talks about the duties and accomplishments of his flight during an evaluation of the 31st FSS at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2026. The 31st FSS was recently selected as a finalist for the distinguished Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award for best large installation FSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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31st FSS competes for prestigious Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Kingry, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander, gives opening remarks during a virtual tour of the 31st Force Support Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 25, 2026. The 31st FSS has been selected as a finalist for the distinguished Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Award for best large installation FSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Jakel)

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Readout of Commanding General, SPACEFOREUR-AF Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, visit with Romanian deputy chief of defence staff Lt. Gen. Dragoş-Dumitru Iacob

U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, and Romanian Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. Dragoş-Dumitru Iacob, meet for bilateral discussions in Bucharest, Romania, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Joined by delegations from both nations, the visit was an opportunity to emphasize the growing ties between the U.S. and Romania on future space opportunities.

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Readout of Commanding General, SPACEFOREUR-AF Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, visit with Romanian deputy chief of defence staff Lt. Gen. Dragoş-Dumitru Iacob

U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, and Romanian Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. Dragoş-Dumitru Iacob, meet for bilateral discussions in Bucharest, Romania, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Joined by delegations from both nations, the visit was an opportunity to emphasize the growing ties between the U.S. and Romania on future space opportunities.

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Readout of Commanding General, SPACEFOREUR-AF Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, visit with Romanian deputy chief of defence staff Lt. Gen. Dragoş-Dumitru Iacob

U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, and Romanian Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. Dragoş-Dumitru Iacob, meet for bilateral discussions in Bucharest, Romania, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Joined by delegations from both nations, the visit was an opportunity to emphasize the growing ties between the U.S. and Romania on future space opportunities.

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TEAM 2026 conference bolsters medical readiness across Eurasia and Africa

TRICARE Area Office - Eurasia/Africa Meeting (TEAM) participants pose for a group photo during a conference at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Germany, Feb. 24, 2026. TEAM brought together leaders from the Military Health System, U.S. Africa Command U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, and industry partners to address the complexities of delivering reliable healthcare in a vast and dynamic region.

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TEAM 2026 conference bolsters medical readiness across Eurasia and Africa

TRICARE Area Office - Eurasia/Africa Meeting (TEAM) members listen to a presentation during a conference at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Germany, Feb. 24, 2026. The conference provided a forum for medical professionals to discuss providing world-class healthcare and operational readiness across 110 countries with sessions covering a wide range of topics including telehealth advancements and clinical quality management.

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