170330-N-XT273-078 ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire (March 30, 2017) Vice Adm. Michael Franken, Deputy Commander for Military Operations Africa Command, speaks at the Senior Leader Symposium during exercise Obangame Express March 30, 2017. Obangame Express, sponsored by Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st

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170330-N-XT273-078 ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire (March 30, 2017) Vice Adm. Michael Franken, Deputy Commander for Military Operations Africa Command, speaks at the Senior Leader Symposium during exercise Obangame Express March 30, 2017. Obangame Express, sponsored by Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)

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