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    Allies, partners train together during Phoenix Express 2026 [Image 6 of 9]

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    A heavily equipped military operator is photographed inside what appears to be a ship's interior compartment or engine room. The individual is wearing full tactical gear including a ballistic helmet, communications headset, protective eyewear, face covering, body armor, and camouflage uniform. The operator is holding a weapon system with multiple attachments and appears to be in a ready or clearing posture.

    TUNISIA

    09.14.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Flesch 

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

    A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Force Reconnaissance Company, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, conducts visit, board, search and seizure training during Phoenix Express 2026 in Bizerte, Tunisia, Sept. 14, 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) This photo was altered for security purposes by blacking out personnel names.

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    Date Taken: 09.14.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 12:00
    Photo ID: 9934590
    VIRIN: 260914-N-NV251-1024
    Resolution: 2667x4000
    Size: 6 MB
    Location: TN
    Web Views: 1
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    A military or naval operation is underway in a harbor or bay, with a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) carrying armed personnel departing at high speed from a larger vessel. The scene appears to be a tactical exercise or deployment, with the RIB leaving a prominent wake behind it. A naval vessel is visible in the background near a tree-lined shoreline.
    A military or law enforcement tactical operation is underway involving a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) carrying multiple armed personnel approaching a larger vessel. The larger ship displays a Tunisian flag, suggesting this may be a maritime interdiction or boarding exercise in Tunisian waters. Personnel on both the RIB and the ship's deck are equipped with tactical gear and weapons.
    An overhead view shows a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) carrying multiple armed military personnel in full tactical gear approaching the side of a larger vessel. A sailor in blue camouflage uniform stands on the deck of the larger ship, managing a chain or line. The scene appears to depict a maritime boarding or visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) training exercise or operation.
    An aerial/overhead view of a gray rigid inflatable boat (RIB) marked 'TUNISIAN NAVY' carrying multiple armed military personnel in tactical gear. The personnel appear to be conducting a maritime boarding or insertion exercise, with soldiers in mixed camouflage uniforms and helmets. The boat is positioned alongside what appears to be a larger vessel, visible at the bottom of the frame.
    Military personnel in full tactical gear are conducting a maritime boarding operation from a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) alongside a larger vessel. One operator is climbing up the side of the ship while others in the RHIB maintain security positions with weapons. This appears to be a visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) training exercise or operation.
    A heavily equipped military operator is photographed inside what appears to be a ship's interior compartment or engine room. The individual is wearing full tactical gear including a ballistic helmet, communications headset, protective eyewear, face covering, body armor, and camouflage uniform. The operator is holding a weapon system with multiple attachments and appears to be in a ready or clearing posture.
    A heavily equipped military operator is positioned inside what appears to be a ship's engine room or control space. The individual is wearing MARPAT desert camouflage uniform with full tactical gear including a tan helmet marked 'FT-2', communications equipment, and is holding an assault rifle. The background shows green-painted industrial panels with switches, gauges, and safety equipment consistent with a naval vessel interior.
    Two military personnel are inside what appears to be a ship or vessel interior. One soldier in MARPAT desert camouflage and full tactical gear is kneeling and appears to be administering first aid or conducting a tactical assessment on a second individual wearing woodland camouflage with gold rank insignia on the shoulder. The setting suggests a training exercise or operational scenario aboard a naval vessel.
    Two military personnel are shown in what appears to be an indoor tactical environment, possibly a ship or facility control room. One soldier in desert/woodland camouflage with a helmet-mounted light is administering what appears to be tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) or first aid to a second individual wearing a black ballistic helmet and camouflage uniform with rank insignia. The scene suggests a training exercise or real-world medical assistance scenario.

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