ACCRA, Ghana (March 23, 2017) Vice Adm. Christopher Grady, deputy commander, Naval Forces Europe-Africa, delivers remarks during the exercise Obangame Express 2017 opening ceremony at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College March 23. 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.

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