U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/

240509-N-NS135-1003 (May 9, 2024) TAKORADI, Ghana – Greek Navy Ens. Spyridon Papadakis from the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operations Training Centre (NMIOTC) gives Ghana Navy and Ghana Police Service personnel feedback after a maritime crime scene investigation drill during Obangame Express 2024 at Ghana Western Naval Headquarters. Papadakis is part of a two-man mobile training team from NMIOTC providing instruction on tactical combat casualty care and maritime interdiction. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adriones Johnson)



By Petty Officer 2nd Class Adriones U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/ Sekondi, Ghana May 13, 2024
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