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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