Exercise Obangame/Saharan Express 2016 Commences (3) of (3)

160317-A-RU135-001 DOUALA, Cameroon (March 17, 2016) Members of the Cameroonian navy pose with their U.S. and Moroccan counterparts in Douala, Cameroon, after a day of training together on medical scenarios and maritime interdiction operations during exercise Obangame/Saharan Express 2016. Obangame/Saharan Express, one of three African regional express series exercises facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Meghan Henderson/Released)

By Meghan Henderson , U.S. Navy Naples Mar 20, 2016

Exercise Obangame/Saharan Express 2016 Commences (3) of (3)

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AFRICOM bolsters innovation skills with targeted training

United States Africa Command

Exercise Obangame/Saharan Express 2016 Commences (3) of (3)