160319-N-WV703-079 GULF OF GUINEA (March 19, 2016) - Petty Officer 1st Class Noel Stephan Nida, Gabon Navy, ascends a Jacob's ladder aboard USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) during a boarding exercise, as part of Exercise Obangame/Saharan Express 2016, March 19. Obangame/Saharan Express one of three African regional express series exercises facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, seeks to increase regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information sharing practices and improve interoperability among participating forces in order to enhance maritime security and regional economic stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amy M. Ressler/Released)