150130-N-QY759-447 PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (Jan. 30, 2015) A Mauritian boarding team boards the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) for a boarding drill during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015, Jan. 30. The exercise, sponsored by Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

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