DJIBOUTI, Djibouti (March 6, 2023) The U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa ‘Flagship’ rock band performs with local Djiboutian musicians at the Institute of Art in Djibouti, March 6, 2023. The band is performing throughout Djibouti in support of maritime exercise Cutlass Express 2023. Cutlass Express is conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) and sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement techniques, promote safety and security in the Western Indian Ocean, and increase interoperability between participating nations. U.S. Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Specialist Emily Held)