CARTAGENA, Spain (May 17, 2017) Rear Adm. Shawn Duane, vice commander, 6th Fleet, director, Maritime Partner Programs, Naval Forces Europe-Africa, speaks during the closing ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express 2017, May 17. Phoenix Express, sponsored by Africa Command and facilitated by Naval Forces Europe- 6th Fleet, is designed to improve regional cooperation, increase maritime domain awareness information sharing practices, and operational capabilities to enhance efforts to achieve safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea.

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