170512-N-XT273-223 CARTAGENA, Spain (May 12, 2017) Sailors aboard the Turkish Frigate TCG Gokceada (F-494) make preparations to get underway during the at-sea phase of Exercise Phoenix Express 2017 May 12, 2017. 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st C

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170512-N-XT273-223 CARTAGENA, Spain (May 12, 2017) Sailors aboard the Turkish Frigate TCG Gokceada (F-494) make preparations to get underway during the at-sea phase of Exercise Phoenix Express 2017 May 12, 2017. 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg)

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