170329-N-GP524-111 COTONOU, Benin (March 29, 2017) Exercise Obangame Express 2017 participants pose for a group photo at the multinational maritime coordination center in Benin. 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 2nd Class Bill Dodge)

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