 Members of the Combined Joint Task Force, comprised of military forces including U.S. Africa Command, as well as eight partner nations from throughout Europe and Africa, performed a rehearsal of concept, or rock drill, to kick off Exercise African Lion 2021 at the Royal Moroccan Military's Southern Zone Headquarters in Agadir, Morocco, June 7. The importance of the rehearsal of concept is to identify friction points in our plan and synchronize the execution. Team Lion 2021 will consist of six major events, from field, aviation and maritime scenarios to events testing medical readiness and humanitarian assistance. As an American service member, this exercise specifically ensures our interoperability with both our partners and our allies throughout the region. Reporting from Agadir, Morocco, I'm Navy Petty Officer First Class Terence Siren.