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Caption:
LAGOS, Nigeria (Feb. 25, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class
Brandon Cox, assigned to Patrol Squadron Detachment (PATRON) Sigonella,
discusses the nose-wheel steering of a P-3 C Orion with members of the
Nigerian Air Force at Ikeja Air Force Base in Nigeria. Members of Task
Force 67, Fleet Maritime Patrol Mobile Operations Command Center
Mediterranean, and PATRON Sigonella are deployed to the air base for
Exercise Maritime Safari 2008, part of an on going military to military
cooperation between the United States and Nigeria. The Nigerian Air
Force and Navy, under the auspices of the Defense Headquarters, are
hosting the U.S. Navy in the joint exercise, which will focus on search
and rescue procedures, aircraft maintenance and best practices to
improve maritime safety. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 2nd Class Jason T Poplin (Released)
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