Exercise Obangame/Saharan Express 2016 [Image 20 of 20]

USNS SPEARHEAD (T-EPF 1), GULF OF GUINEA

03.21.2016

Photo by Amy M Taylor 

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

160321-N-WV703-261
GULF OF GUINEA (March 21, 2016) - Sailors assigned to USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) and a Royal Netherlands marine corps member pull alongside Spearhead during a boarding scenario exercise with the Gabon Navy March 21, as part of 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)

• Date Taken: 03.21.2016
• Date Posted: 03.22.2016 14:58
• Photo ID: 2479966
• VIRIN: 160321-N-WV703-261
• Resolution: 3280x4928
• Size: 1.27 MB
• Location: USNS SPEARHEAD (T-EPF 1), GULF OF GUINEA