Exercise Phoenix Express 2026 Begins in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express 2026 Begins in Tunisia

Exercise Phoenix Express, a premier multinational maritime exercise facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and led by U.S. 6th Fleet, began its 21st iteration at La Goulette Naval Base in Tunisia, Sept. 7.

U.S. Navy Capt. Harish Patel, right, U.S. exercise director of Phoenix Express 2026, and Tunisian Navy Commodore Rejeb Gara Ali, exercise director for Tunisia, address combined military personnel during an opening briefing for the exercise at the Port of La Goulette, Tunisia, Sept. 7, 2026. Phoenix Express 2026 is a multinational maritime exercise sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and led by U.S. 6th Fleet under U.S. Naval Forces Africa, bringing together North African, European and U.S. maritime forces as part of a global network of navies to enhance cooperation and expertise in maritime security operations in the southern Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Austin Ingram)

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