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    Maritime leaders observe Royal Moroccan Navy capabilities demonstration in Tangier [Image 2 of 9]

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    A formal military gathering featuring officers from multiple nations in various dress uniforms, standing near cocktail-height tables draped in black cloth with name placards. The setting appears to be an official ceremony or reception held under a decorated tent with red and gold drapery. Name cards on the tables reference 'Contre Amiral Mohammed RABEN, Deputy, Royal Moroccan Navy' and 'Major General Daniel SHIPLEY, Commander, MARFORAF'.

    TANGIER, MOROCCO

    07.23.2026

    Photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

    Maritime leaders stand together in Tangier, Morocco, July 23, 2026. The leaders stood together while observing Moroccan special forces capabilities, promoting innovation and operational readiness. Co-hosted by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa, AMFS 2026 brings together international partners to address shared security challenges under the theme "Innovation and Partnership to Strengthen Maritime Security." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Garrett Gillespie)

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    Date Taken: 07.23.2026
    Date Posted: 07.24.2026 06:11
    Photo ID: 9828379
    VIRIN: 260723-M-GG264-1005
    Resolution: 5797x3865
    Size: 2.35 MB
    Location: TANGIER, MA
    Web Views: 74
    Downloads: 2

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    Two senior military officers, one in a white naval dress uniform with gold insignia and one in US Marine Corps service uniform with extensive medal ribbons, stand together at what appears to be a formal military ceremony or reception. A decorated table with flowers, bottled water, and bowls of nuts is positioned in front of them. Additional uniformed officers are visible in the background beneath a red decorative canopy.
    A formal military gathering featuring officers from multiple nations in various dress uniforms, standing near cocktail-height tables draped in black cloth with name placards. The setting appears to be an official ceremony or reception held under a decorated tent with red and gold drapery. Name cards on the tables reference 'Contre Amiral Mohammed RABEN, Deputy, Royal Moroccan Navy' and 'Major General Daniel SHIPLEY, Commander, MARFORAF'.
    A formal bilateral military meeting between United States and Moroccan armed forces personnel, taking place in what appears to be an official reception room in Morocco. The setting features both national flags and a framed portrait of what appears to be the Moroccan King, indicating a high-level diplomatic or military coordination meeting. Refreshments including water bottles, flowers, and snacks are arranged on gold-trimmed coffee tables between the delegations.
    A group of multinational military officers in various dress uniforms are gathered around a detailed scale model of a port or harbor facility. The officers appear to be attending a formal briefing or tour, examining the architectural/infrastructure model closely. The setting appears to be an exhibition hall or conference center, suggested by the indoor lighting and signage visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer in service uniform is examining a museum or exhibition display case containing historical documents. The officer is wearing multiple service ribbons and medals, and appears to be at a formal diplomatic or cultural institution with red walls. The display case contains what appear to be aged documents with bilingual text (English and Arabic).
    The image shows a group of military and civilian personnel engaged in conversation in what appears to be a formal interior setting with red walls and framed artwork. A central figure wearing U.S. Marine Corps Service 'C' uniform with multiple service ribbons and a name badge is speaking with others, including an officer in a white naval uniform with gold shoulder boards. The setting suggests a diplomatic or official reception event.
    A group of military officers from multiple nations and civilian personnel walk together through a narrow urban alleyway, likely in a North African or Mediterranean city based on the architecture. The group includes personnel in US Marine Corps tan/khaki uniforms, white naval dress uniforms with gold-trimmed caps, and civilian attire. The setting and mixed delegation suggest an official multinational military visit or tour.
    A group of military personnel in uniform and civilians walk together through a narrow market street, likely in a North African medina or souk. The street is lined with clothing stalls selling jerseys, t-shirts, and traditional garments. A hotel building is visible in the background, and a sign reading 'TANGER' is visible on one of the uniforms, suggesting this is Tangier, Morocco.
    A large group of multinational military officers in white naval dress uniforms and one in olive/tan Marine Corps uniform walk through a narrow medina street lined with white buildings and shops. A red flag is visible in the background, and the architecture suggests a North African city, likely Morocco. Civilians and shopkeepers observe from the sides as the group proceeds down the cobblestone alleyway.

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