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An Italian Marine participates in a cargo container inspection exercise during exercise Phoenix Express 2009, Souda Bay, Greece, April 28, 2009. Phoenix Express is part of the overall U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Naval Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Africa and U.S. 6th Fleet's theater security cooperation strategy to enhance regional stability in the region through increased interoperability and cooperation among regional allies from the United States, Africa, and Europe.

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An Italian Marine participates in a cargo container inspection exercise during exercise Phoenix Express 2009, Souda Bay, Greece, April 28, 2009. Phoenix Express is part of the overall U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Naval Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Africa and U.S. 6th Fleet's theater security cooperation strategy to enhance regional stability in the region through increased interoperability and cooperation among regional allies from the United States, Africa, and Europe.

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