160319-N-WV703-079 GULF OF GUINEA (March 19, 2016) - Petty Officer 1st Class Noel Stephan Nida, Gabon Navy, ascends a Jacob's ladder aboard USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) during a boarding exercise, as part of Exercise Obangame/Saharan Express 2016, March 19. Obangame/Saharan Express one of three African regional express series exercises facilitated by Naval Forces Europe- 6th Fleet, seeks to increase regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information sharing practices and improve interoperability among participating forces in order to enhance maritime security and regiona
160319-N-WV703-079 GULF OF GUINEA (March 19, 2016) - Petty Officer 1st Class Noel Stephan Nida, Gabon Navy, ascends a Jacob's ladder aboard USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) during a boarding exercise, as part of Exercise Obangame/Saharan Express 2016, March 19. Obangame/Saharan Express one of three African regional express series exercises facilitated by Naval Forces Europe- 6th Fleet, seeks to increase regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information sharing practices and improve interoperability among participating forces in order to enhance maritime security and regional economic stability. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)
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