GULF OF GUINEA (May 15, 2024) An Italian Air Force HH-101A Caesar helicopter drops off personnel from the Ghana Navy Special Boat Service, Tunisian Armed Forces, and Libyan Armed Forces onto the flight deck of Comandanti-class patrol ship ITS Comandante Bettica (P 492) during a joint maritime interdiction and boarding training demonstration between Obangame Express 2024 and Flintlock 2024. During Exercise Obangame Express 2024, the 13th rendition of the exercise, partner and allied forces collaborate to enhance collective maritime law enforcement capabilities, bolster national and regional security in West Africa, and foster greater interoperability among U.S., African, and multinational partners. Exercise Flintlock is an African partner-led, U.S. and international enabled exercise focused on improving military interoperability of combined security forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adriones Johnson)