170327-N-XT273-445 ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire (March 27, 2017) The Ivorian Maritime Interdiction Operations team conduct a simulated anti-narcotics visit, board, search and seizure boarding during exercise Obangame Express. The exercise, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Stumberg/Released)