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Turkish sailors perform fast-rope exercises from a U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopter during Phoenix Express in Souda Bay, Greece, April 30, 2009. Phoenix Express is a two-week exercise to stregthen regional maritime partnerships. Participating countries include the United States, Spain, Turkey, Greece, Portugal, Italy, France, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Croatia, Libya, and Senegal.

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Turkish sailors perform fast-rope exercises from a U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopter during Phoenix Express in Souda Bay, Greece, April 30, 2009. Phoenix Express is a two-week exercise to stregthen regional maritime partnerships. Participating countries include the United States, Spain, Turkey, Greece, Portugal, Italy, France, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Croatia, Libya, and Senegal.

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