A joint flight of U.S. B‑52H Stratofortress bombers and Royal Moroccan Air Force F‑16 Fighting Falcons over Cap Draa, Morocco, on April 23 marked the launch of Morocco’s first accredited joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) qualification course during Exercise African Lion 26. The exercise, led by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, ran from April 20 to May 8 and is the U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual joint exercise. Air Force Global Strike Command aircraft routinely conduct worldwide sorties to maintain crew proficiency. Air Force General Dagvin Anderson said the presence over Morocco signals credible deterrence and U.S. commitment to regional security. Master Sgt. Therron Bundick explained the course trains Moroccan students to direct combat aircraft, artillery, and naval gunfire from forward positions, ensuring accurate strikes and minimizing collateral damage.
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