170322-N-GP524-338 COTONOU, Benin (March 22, 2017) Coast Guard Chief Maritime Enforcement Specialist Nathan Fornicola trains Benin sailors on visit, board, search and seizure procedures during exercise Obangame Express 2017. Obangame Express, sponsored by Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Clas

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170322-N-GP524-338 COTONOU, Benin (March 22, 2017) Coast Guard Chief Maritime Enforcement Specialist Nathan Fornicola trains Benin sailors on visit, board, search and seizure procedures during exercise Obangame Express 2017. Obangame Express, sponsored by Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bill Dodge/Released)

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