250508-N-KE573-1831 FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (May 08, 2025) U.S. Africa Command holds the opening ceremony for Exercise Obangame Express, May 5th, in Cabo Verde, the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge arrives in Suva, Fiji, May 5th, for a port visit, and eleven allied nations host Exercise Formidable Shield in the North Atlantic Ocean, May 3rd. All Hands Update, produced by Defense media Activity Headquarters and distributed by American Forces Network, provides Department of Defense personnel and their family members serving outside of the United States, its territories, or possessions a direct source for news updates and other timely, relevant information. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Brown)