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A contingent of U.S., Senegalese, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea and French Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen from Exercise Western Accord 2012 watch a demonstration for a distinguished visitor’s day. Exercise Western Accord 2012 is a multi-lateral training exercise with West African nations to increase understanding and interoperability, prevent conflict by enabling Africans to provide for their security and stability, strengthen relationships with partner nations, and promote and support U.S. national security priorities. Participating nations include the U.S., Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Burkina Faso and France.