160319-N-WV703-424 GULF OF GUINEA (March 19, 2016) - Gendarmerie members apprehend ship's crew members role playing as pirates during a boarding exercise aboard USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) March 19, as part of Exercise Obangame/Saharan Express 2016. 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 econom


160319-N-WV703-424 GULF OF GUINEA (March 19, 2016) - Gendarmerie members apprehend ship's crew members role playing as pirates during a boarding exercise aboard USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) March 19, as part of Exercise Obangame/Saharan Express 2016. 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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