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    Allies, partners train together during Phoenix Express 2026 [Image 4 of 7]

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    A person in dark tactical/uniform clothing and a black helmet is climbing a thick green braided rope up the side of a large white metal structure, likely shipping containers stacked vertically. The image is taken from a low angle looking upward, emphasizing the height of the climb. This appears to be a training exercise, possibly military, law enforcement, or maritime boarding team training.

    TUNISIA

    09.11.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Flesch 

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

    Combined military personnel conduct visit, board, search and seizure training during Phoenix Express 2026 in Bizerte, Tunisia, Sept. 11, 2026. Phoenix Express 2026 is a multinational maritime exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. 6th Fleet under U.S. Naval Forces Africa, bringing together North African, European and U.S. maritime forces as part of a global network of navies to enhance cooperation and expertise in maritime security operations in the southern Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Joseph Flesch)

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    Date Taken: 09.11.2026
    Date Posted: 09.11.2026 09:33
    Photo ID: 9926967
    VIRIN: 260911-N-NV251-1030
    Resolution: 2667x4000
    Size: 2.75 MB
    Location: TN
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    A military or law enforcement training exercise is underway, with one person rappelling down from the top of a structure made of stacked shipping containers. A group of uniformed personnel observe from below, watching the descent. The structure appears to be a purpose-built training tower constructed from metal-framed shipping containers.
    Military or law enforcement personnel are conducting a rappelling training exercise from a tower constructed of stacked shipping containers. One individual is actively descending a rope on the exterior of the structure while another person at the top appears to be managing the rope. Several observers in uniform watch from ground level.
    The image shows a military or law enforcement training exercise involving personnel climbing a rope up the side of stacked shipping containers. Two individuals dressed in black tactical gear are ascending the rope, while a third person in camouflage uniform observes from the top platform. The structure appears to be a purpose-built training tower constructed from white shipping containers.
    A person in dark tactical/uniform clothing and a black helmet is climbing a thick green braided rope up the side of a large white metal structure, likely shipping containers stacked vertically. The image is taken from a low angle looking upward, emphasizing the height of the climb. This appears to be a training exercise, possibly military, law enforcement, or maritime boarding team training.
    A person in military/naval camouflage uniform is climbing a rope up the side of a structure, with a gray naval vessel designated 'MSOPV 1400' visible in the background. The ship bears Arabic script reading 'حانون' (Hanoun) on its hull and displays what appears to be a French flag. The scene appears to be at a port or naval facility during daylight hours.
    The image depicts a military or law enforcement training exercise involving multiple personnel in tactical gear. One soldier is positioned in an elevated window opening of a metal structure, looking down at a group of personnel gathered below. The scene appears to be a tactical building-clearance or urban warfare training scenario.
    A military or law enforcement training exercise is taking place involving shipping containers configured as a mock structure. One armed operator in camouflage uniform and helmet is positioned in a cut-out window opening of a stacked shipping container, while a group of observers wearing caps and tactical helmets watch from below. The scene appears to be a demonstration or evaluation of tactical entry and building clearance techniques.

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