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05/13/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/14/2025 18:04

Bull Shark: U.S., Partners Train to Respond Together

Soldiers conducted hoist operations, patrols and provided simulated security and real-world communications during Exercise Bull Shark 25-2 at Arta Beach, Djibouti.

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A Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey conducts air infiltration operations during Bull Shark at Arta Beach, Djibouti, May 6, 2025. The exercise was designed to enable joint training between like-minded partners throughout East Africa and increase crisis response and personnel recovery skills through continued practice.
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An airman recovers a simulated casualty during Bull Shark at Arta Beach, Djibouti, May 6, 2025. The exercise was designed to enable joint training between like-minded partners throughout East Africa and increase crisis response and personnel recovery skills through continued practice.
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An airman conducts hoist operations out of a Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey during Bull Shark at Arta Beach, Djibouti, May 6, 2025. During the exercise, service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa and partner nations demonstrated agility and interoperability through joint maneuver, communication and casualty evacuation drills.
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An airman recovers a simulated casualty during Bull Shark at Arta Beach, Djibouti, May 6, 2025. The exericse was designed to prepare U.S. and partner nation units to respond rapidly in a joint environment to humanitarian emergencies and regional security threats.
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A member of the Spanish Special Operation Maritime Team Unit provides security at a simulated crash site during Bull Shark at Arta Beach, Djibouti, May 6, 2025. The exercise was designed to enable joint training between like-minded partners throughout East Africa and increase crisis response and personnel recovery skills through continued practice.
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The semiannual exercise is led by the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, alongside Djiboutian, French, Japanese and European Union naval forces.
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The exericse strengthened communication and collaboration among international partners and allies throughout East Africa and to increase crisis response and personnel recovery skills.

Service members also demonstrated agility and interoperability through joint maneuver and casualty evacuation drills.

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