240516-N-NS135-1181 (May 16, 2024) GULF OF GUINEA – Members of the Ghana Navy Special Boat Service (SBS) and Italian Army special operations forces slide down a rope from an Italian Air Force HH-101A Caesar helicopter to the flight deck of Comandanti-class patrol ship ITS Comandante Bettica (P 492) during a rehearsal for a helicopter fast-rope demonstration as a part of a joint operation between Obangame Express 2024 and Flintlock 2024 exercises.
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)
Date Taken: | 05.15.2024 |
Date Posted: | 05.22.2024 04:19 |
Photo ID: | 8416821 |
VIRIN: | 240516-N-NS135-1181 |
Resolution: | 4371x6557 |
Size: | 4.65 MB |
Location: | SEKONDI, GH |
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