Utah National Guard

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A cry in the desert: In a moment of firsts, decades of partnership made the difference

U.S. service members and the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces are redefining what partnership looks like through shared expertise, innovation and expanding access to impactful care, under a network of expeditionary medical tents in central Morocco, April 20- May 8, 2026.

The humanitarian civic assistance site, part of African Lion 26, has become a cornerstone of medical readiness and partner entrustment. AL26 brings together military medical professionals from both the U.S. and Morocco to deliver care side by side. African Lion, led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), is Africa Command’s largest annual joint event. It spans four countries and includes more than 5,600 personnel from over 40 nations, all working to strengthen regional security through collaboration and innovation.

Each day, more than 1,000 patients pass through the tents of the HCA site, receiving care that often requires multiple interventions, and totaling between 2,000 and 3,000 procedures daily. Approximately 55% of patients are women, 30% men, and 15% are children.

Shared experiences and historic firsts define this year’s operation. On April 30, 2026, U.S. and Moroccan medical teams performed the first emergency cesarean section at the HCA site, a milestone that underscores both the evolution of the exercise and the strength of the partnership behind it.

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Utah National Guard

7 days ago

In a grassy field on the eastern edge of Cedar City, a 75mm howitzer fired three times as a sign of respect to honor those Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. While the volleys recognized the fallen, the theme of the day was remembrance and camaraderie that marked a series of historic milestones while renewing bonds forged in combat across decades of service.

Soldiers of the "Triple Deuce" Field Artillery Regiment (2-222nd), veterans, and community members gathered to celebrate and commemorate several milestone anniversaries, beginning with the 100th Anniversary of the formation of the unit’s storied history and their legacy of service, courage, and honor.

Known as the “Miracle of Gapyeong,” 2026 also marks the 75th Anniversary of extraordinary courage and unlikely survival of unit members during a key battle of the Korean War. Although decades apart, the battle of Ar Ramadi was also recognized as attendees honored its 20th Anniversary coinciding with the 15th Anniversary of the unit's deployment to Baghdad, Iraq.

The “Triple Deuce” has proud roots that reach back to the Mormon Battalion and the Nauvoo Legion. The unit has fought with courage and distinction in every major war since the First World War with a consistent motto to “Serve the Guns Unshrinkingly.”

During the invocation, Chaplain Brent Black highlighted the sacrifice and commitment of those Soldiers who have come before. “We truly stand on the shoulders of giants and of the men and women who have gone before us,” he said.

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Utah National Guard

7 days ago

We’re proud of the great work happening in Morocco and we are honored to work with our Moroccan partners 🇺🇸🇲🇦 ... See MoreSee Less