TEXT: 160325-N-QF605-107 DOUALA, Cameroon (March 25, 2016) - Vice Adm. Michael Franken, U.S. Africa Command deputy commander for military operations, speaks during the Exercise Obangame/Saharan Express 2016 closing ceremony in Douala, Cameroon, March 25, 2016. Obangame/Saharan Express, one of three African regional express series exercises facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, seeks to increase regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, information sharing practices and improve interoperability among participating forces in order to enhance maritime security and regional economic stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda Dunford/Released)