Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Greg Deane (left) from the Fleet Anti-Terrorism Support Team Europe takes position after fast roping from a Spanish navy SH-3 Sea King helicopter in preparation for exercise Phoenix Express 2009 on April 2, 2009. Phoenix Express is a semi-annual exercise that includes European and African nations and helps to increase interoperability by developing individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations, as well as promoting friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation.

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