Eager Lion Illustrates American-Jordanian Partnership

You are subscribed to American Forces News Articles for U.S. Department of Defense. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Eager Lion Illustrates American-Jordanian Partnership 06/07/2013 03:59 PM CDT Eager Lion Illustrates American-Jordanian Partnership American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 7, 2013 - In a statement issued today, the Department of Defense said it looks forward to participating in Eager Lion, an annual multilateral training exercise in the Kingdom of Jordan that will take place from June 9 to June 20, 2013. The rest of the DOD statement reads as follows: Eager Lion is just one example of the close partnership between the U.S. and Jordan. This year, over 8,000 U.S. personnel will join 19 different nations to focus on a number of irregular warfare scenarios to enhance interoperability among allies and partners. As part of this exercise, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has approved the use of F-16s and Patriot Missile batteries in Jordan. A detachment of F-16s will arrive in Jordan from a forward deployed location. One Patriot Missile battery will be delivered via airlift from Fort Hood, Texas. At this time, the plan is for the F-16s and Patriot Missile battery to remain in Jordan through the completion of Exercise Eager Lion. We continue to consult closely with the Government of Jordan on their security needs in light of the Syrian crisis. If requested by the Government of Jordan, we will consider extending the deployment of the F-16s and Patriot Battery associated with Eager Lion beyond the exercise, to further develop our strong bilateral defense relationship. Related Articles: Patriots, F-16s May Remain in Jordan After Eager Lion Exercise   Defense Department News Through Facebook On American Forces Press Service's Facebook page, you can post comments and share news, photos and videos. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Forces-Press-Service/65137437532 or search for American Forces Press Service at Facebook.com. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time by clicking on your 'User Profile' page at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOD/subscriber/edit?preferences=true#tab1. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please e-mail support@govdelivery.com. Have another inquiry? Visit the online FAQ at http://www.defense.gov/landing/questions.aspx for up-to-date information. Get the help you, your family, and fellow servicemembers need, when you need it. Visit www.WarriorCare.mil to learn more. Check out the National Resource Directory at www.nationalresourcedirectory.org, a new web-based resource for wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans, their families, families of the fallen and those who support them from the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of Defense. Visit us on the web at http://www.defense.gov/. Updates from the U.S. Department of Defense