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Large-Scale Exercise in Jordan Gets Underway
(Stars and Stripes) Hendrick Simoes - Eager Lion, a two-week, 22-nation exercise that includes 6,000 U.S. troops, has kicked off in Jordan. In all, more than 12,000 personnel will take part. This fourth annual Jordanian-led exercise focuses on a wide range of offensive and defensive operations that include disaster relief, strategic communication and rescue operations. Eager Lion will run until June 8.