Keywords: phoenixexpress16 outdoor 160521-N-EF272-014 BIZERTE, Tunisia (May 21, 2016) A Tunisian boarding team places a ladder in preparation for boarding of a target vessel during the at-sea portion of Exercise Phoenix Express 2016. Phoenix Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, is designed to improve regional cooperation, increase maritime domain awareness information-sharing practices, and operational capabilities to enhance efforts to achieve safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Margie Rodriguez/Released) 160521-N-EF272-014 BIZERTE, Tunisia (May 21, 2016) A Tunisian boarding team places a ladder in preparation for boarding of a target vessel during the at-sea portion of Exercise Phoenix Express 2016. Phoenix Express, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, is designed to improve regional cooperation, increase maritime domain awareness information-sharing practices, and operational capabilities to enhance efforts to achieve safety and security in the Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Margie Rodriguez/Released) |