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U.S. and Djiboutian sailors stands on a partially visible boat as it transits a body of water.

Search and Seizure

Djiboutian sailors conduct a search and seizure of a simulated pirate vessel during Exercise Bull Shark 25-2 in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti, May 6, 2025. The exercise focused on bringing together U.S. and partner nation forces to enhance communication and interoperability while performing simulated personnel recovery operations across land, sea and air domains.

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