 This is your Current Ops Report. Maritime forces from West and North Africa, Europe and the U.S. kicked off Saharan Express 2015, April 20th in Praia, Cabo Verde. During the exercise, participants will work to enhance boarding techniques, search and rescue operations, maritime patrol, and medical casualty response. The joint high-speed vessel, U.S. and S. spearhead, along with other partner nations ships, will support key evolutions such as boarding procedures. I'm Petty Officer Corey Hensley and this has been your Current Ops Report.