Djibouti Coast Guard Member holds his Weapon at Ready, aboard Simulated Captured Vessel
A Djibouti coast guard member holds his weapon at the ready, aboard a simulated captured vessel during Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 in Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2015. Sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, Exercise Cutlass Express 2015 is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie)