160319-N-QF605-022 GULF OF GUINEA (March 19, 2016) A rigid hull inflatable boat pulls alongside USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) during a passenger exchange of Gabon navy sailors and Gendarmerie members during 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

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160319-N-QF605-022 GULF OF GUINEA (March 19, 2016) A rigid hull inflatable boat pulls alongside USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) during a passenger exchange of Gabon navy sailors and Gendarmerie members during 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 1st Class Amanda Dunford/Released)

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