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MOMBASA, Kenya (March 25, 2026) Adm. George Wikoff, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, poses
for a photo with Major General Paul Otieno, commander, Kenya Navy, during the
Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Facility Inauguration ceremony, on Kenya Navy Base
Mtongwe in Mombasa. The KNAV Marine CQB Complex is
a $750,000 Section 333 Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) design-build
contract managed by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)
Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT). This specialized facility is designed to
enhance the maritime and coastal interdiction capabilities of the newly
established KNAV Marine Commandos, who are playing an increasingly prominent
role in regional counterinsurgency operations along the coast and littorals.
The scope includes a 100-meter small-arms range, a live-fire shoot house, and a
dry-run rehearsal facility. Leaders from U.S. Naval Forces Africa
(NAVAF) visited Kenya to reinforce a security partnership and work with the
Kenya Defence Forces to strengthen regional capabilities. U.S. Naval Forces
Europe and Africa works with allies and partners to support security and
stability in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st
Class Robert J. Baldock)
| Date Taken: | 03.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.31.2026 06:44 |
| Photo ID: | 9591401 |
| VIRIN: | 260325-N-TV337-1222 |
| Resolution: | 6955x4968 |
| Size: | 4.2 MB |
| Location: | KE |
| Web Views: | 6 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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