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    Allies, partners train together during Phoenix Express 2026 [Image 7 of 10]

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    A uniformed military soldier is positioned inside what appears to be a military vehicle or aircraft doorway. He is wearing camouflage fatigues with a flag patch on the sleeve, a tactical helmet, and appears to be manning or operating equipment. The image is dramatically lit with a bright background contrasting against the darker interior.

    BIZERTE, TUNISIA

    09.15.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Austin Ingram 

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

    A member of the Libyan Navy boards Tunisian ship NRF Khaireddine (A 700) for visit, board, search and seizure training during exercise Phoenix Express 2026 in Bizerte, Tunisia, Sept. 15, 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 1st Class Austin Ingram)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2026
    Date Posted: 09.15.2026 10:09
    Photo ID: 9937394
    VIRIN: 260915-N-VH871-1114
    Resolution: 6058x4342
    Size: 2.64 MB
    Location: BIZERTE, TN
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    An aerial view shows a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) carrying approximately 10-12 armed military personnel in combat gear approaching a larger naval vessel marked 'A50'. The personnel appear to be conducting a maritime boarding or vessel approach exercise, with a grappling hook visible extending toward the larger ship. Two individuals wearing orange safety vests are visible among the group, likely serving as safety or boat crew personnel.
    A heavily equipped military operator in USMC MARPAT desert camouflage is climbing a ladder or rope structure over open water. The individual is wearing full tactical gear including a tan helmet with NVG mount, communications headset, body armor, and multiple pouches. The image is rotated approximately 90 degrees, giving the water a vertical background appearance.
    A heavily equipped military or special operations personnel is positioned against a wall, holding a tactical rifle in a ready position. The individual is wearing full combat gear including a tan/coyote brown plate carrier, tactical helmet with accessories, clear ballistic eyewear, and a communications headset. The image appears to capture a tactical training exercise or operational scenario.
    Three military personnel in desert camouflage (MARPAT) uniforms are conducting what appears to be a maritime vessel boarding or ship-clearing exercise on the deck of a vessel. The operators are equipped with full tactical gear including helmets with night vision device mounts, plate carriers, and are aiming firearms in a coordinated formation. The background shows a coastal waterway with tree-covered hills, suggesting a Mediterranean or similar temperate coastal environment.
    A military or law enforcement operator in full tactical gear is photographed through what appears to be a glass or reflective surface, creating a double-exposure or reflection effect. The individual is holding a pistol with a mounted weapon light in a two-handed grip, pointed toward the camera. The image has a dark background with an illuminated doorway or hatch visible behind the subject.
    The image shows military personnel in tactical gear engaged in conversation, likely aboard a naval vessel or military transport given the interior setting with a clock and control panels visible in the background. At least two individuals are wearing patches consistent with the Libyan flag and insignia, suggesting they are members of Libyan armed forces. A third individual in desert camouflage pattern gear faces them, indicating a multi-party military interaction or briefing.
    A uniformed military soldier is positioned inside what appears to be a military vehicle or aircraft doorway. He is wearing camouflage fatigues with a flag patch on the sleeve, a tactical helmet, and appears to be manning or operating equipment. The image is dramatically lit with a bright background contrasting against the darker interior.
    Military personnel are engaged in what appears to be a tactical medical or casualty care scenario, likely inside a military aircraft or vehicle. One soldier wearing a tactical helmet with communications equipment is being attended to by at least one other service member. The scene is dramatically lit with low ambient light, suggesting a nighttime or low-light operational environment.
    Two military personnel are engaged in what appears to be a tactical briefing or equipment check in a low-light environment. One soldier wearing a helmet with a mounted light source is illuminating a bag or kit, while a second soldier in green camouflage with a plate carrier vest gestures with an open hand. The scene suggests a training exercise or operational preparation scenario.
    Two military personnel in combat gear are providing tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) to a downed soldier lying on a blue surface. The casualty is wrapped in a mylar emergency blanket and has visible simulated or actual blood on their arm. A red fire extinguisher is visible in the background, suggesting an indoor or enclosed environment such as a ship or building.

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