Melanie Anne Zimmerman, Embassy Charge D'Affaires, delivers remarks during the Cutlass Express 2017 opening ceremonies at Port Louis, Mauritius, Jan. 31, 2017. Cutlass Express 2017, sponsored by Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA) and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg)

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