TUNIS, Tunisia (Nov. 15, 2024) – U.S. Navy Capt. Harish Patel, Phoenix Express 2024 exercise director, delivers opening remarks during the closing ceremony for Phoenix Express 2024 in Tunis, Tunisia, Nov. 15, 2024. Phoenix Express 24 is one of three regional Express series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and executed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chance Hanson)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Donahue, left, 2336 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, conducts exothermic breaching training with a member of the Tunisian Naval Forces as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2024 in Bizerte, Tunisia, Nov. 6, 2024. Phoenix Express is one of three regional maritime exercises executed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

U.S. service member with Maritime Security Response Team East, right, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Nabholz, furthest in the rear, 2336 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, and engage in mechanical breaching training with U.S. partner forces as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2024 in Bizerte, Tunisia, Nov. 6, 2024. Phoenix Express is one of three regional maritime exercises executed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Donahue, right, 2336 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2d Marine Logistics Group, conducts exothermic breaching training with a member of the Moroccan Navy Special Forces as part of exercise Phoenix Express 2024 in Bizerte, Tunisia, Nov. 6, 2024. Phoenix Express is one of three regional maritime exercises executed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Richardson)

Tunis, Tunisia - Participating nations conduct PHOTOEX during at-sea portion of Phoenix Express 24, November 9, 2024. Phoenix Express is one of three regional maritime exercises executed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns.

Tunis, Tunisia - Participating nations conduct PHOTOEX during at-sea portion of Phoenix Express 24, November 9, 2024. Phoenix Express is one of three regional maritime exercises executed by Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet as part of a comprehensive strategy to provide collaborative opportunities amongst African forces and international partners in order to address maritime security concerns.