Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet

100408-N-6138K-237 DAKAR, Senegal (April 8, 2010) Musician 2nd Class Justin Strauss, a member of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, Five Star Brass Quintet, high-fives children following a performance at the Colin Powell Cultural Center. The band is embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) as part of Africa Partnership Station West. Africa Partnership Station is an international initiative developed by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa to improve maritime safety and security on the African continent. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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100407-N-6138K-005 DAKAR, Senegal (April 7, 2010) Damage Controlman 1st Class Corry Webb, from Dearborn Heights, Mich., teaches sailors from Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone the proper procedure for measuring shoring during damage-control training aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is on a scheduled deployment in West Africa supporting Africa Partnership Station West. Africa Partnership Station is an international initiative developed by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa to work with U.S. and international partners to improve maritime safety and security on the African continent. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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100403-N-6138K-931 MONROVIA, Liberia (April 3, 2010) Capt. Cindy Thebaud, commander of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West, speaks to Armed Forces of Liberia Coast Guardsmen while transiting to the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). The Liberian Coast Guardsmen are embarking Gunston Hall for in port and at-sea training in maritime safety and security. Gunston Hall is on a scheduled deployment to West Africa supporting Africa Partnership Station West, an international initiative developed by Naval Forces Africa that aims to improve maritime safety and security on the continent of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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100403-N-6138K-911 MONROVIA, Liberia (April 3, 2010) Capt. Cindy Thebaud, commander of Africa Partnership Station West, and Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Labenz, Africa Partnership Station operations officer, speak to a group of Armed Forces of Liberia Coast Guardsman while transiting to the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). The Liberian Coast Guardsmen are embarking Gunston Hall for in port and at-sea training in maritime safety and security. Gunston Hall is on a scheduled deployment to West Africa supporting Africa Partnership Station West, an international initiative developed by Naval Forces Africa that aims to improve maritime safety and security on the continent of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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100328-N-6138K-509 SEKONDI, Ghana (March 28, 2010) Musician 2nd Class Justin Strauss, from U.S. Naval Forces Europe (NAVEUR) Band jazz quintet, Five Star Brass performs with the Ghana Navy United Church Band during Palm Sunday service at Sekondi Naval Base. The quintet is embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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100320-N-6138K-347 GULF OF GUINEA (March 20, 2010) Belgian navy Cpl. Eddy Destaelen, right, teaches Benin navy Quartermasters Seaman Chimene Djimahloue and Seaman Ahyi Ariane how to navigate a zodiac boat during a man overboard drill with the Belgian navy command and logistical support ship BNS Godetia (A 960) as part of the European-led portion of Africa Partnership Station West. Africa Partnership Station, an international initiative developed by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa to improve maritime safety and security in West and Central Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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100319-N-6138K-149 COTONOU, Benin (March 19, 2010) Sailors from the Togo and Benin navy receive training aboard the Belgian navy command and logistical support ship BNS Godetia (A 960) during Africa Partnership Station West. The deployment is led by the Belgium navy and supported by Holland and the U.S., the second time Africa Partnership Station has been executed from a non-U.S. ship. Africa Partnership Station is a multinational initiative developed by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa to work with U.S. and international partners to enhance maritime safety and security on the continent of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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100304-N-6138K-301 DOUALA, Cameroon (March 4, 2010) Belgian navy Chief Warrant Officer Stulens Geoges, left, teaches a weapons familiarization class on the Belgian FN FNC 5.56mm assault rifle to a group of Cameroon navy Sailors embarked aboard the Belgian navy command and logistic support ship BNS Godetia (A 960). Godetia pulled into Douala as part of a five-day port visit to kick off the European Africa Partnership Station (APS) West engagement. The APS deployment is led by the Belgium Nnavy, with support from the Netherlands and the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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100302-N-6138K-262 DOUALA, Cameroon (March 2, 2010) Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., right, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, tours Cameroon navy facilities in the southwest province of Cameroon. Harris and his staff are in Cameroon as part of a scheduled visit to meet with senior military leaders of African partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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100301-N-6138K-249 DOULA, Cameroon (March 1, 2010) Congolese navy students embark the Belgian navy command and logistical support ship BNS Godetia (A 960) at the Djeujo commercial port for an Africa Partnership Station traning exercise. The students will participate in training for small boat operations, maritime interdiction, boarding, and medical treatment. Africa Partnership Station is an international initiative developed by Naval Forces Europe and Naval Forces Africa to improve maritime safety and security on the African continent. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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100301-N-6138K-246 DOULA, Cameroon (March 1, 2010) The Belgian navy command and logistical support ship BNS Godetia (A 960) arrives in Doula, Cameroon as part of the European-led portion of Africa Partnership Station West engagement. Africa Partnership Station is an international initiative developed by Naval Forces Europe and Naval Forces Africa to improve maritime safety and security on the African continent. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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100222-N-6138K-049 DOUALA, Cameroon (Feb. 22, 2010) Military personnel from Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Republic of Congo and the U.S. conducting multinational maritime interdiction training during The first multinational exercise in the Gulf of Guinea, Obangame 2010. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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091104-N-6138K-001 NAPLES, Italy (Nov. 4, 2009) Ukrainian navy Vice Adm. Viktor Maksimov, first deputy commander-in-chief, talks with U.S. Navy Capt. John W. Moore, commander of Task Force 67 during a Sea Breeze Exercise concept development conference at U.S. 6th Fleet headquarters on Naval Support Activity Capodichino. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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090922-N-6138K-591 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Sept. 22, 2009) During an oil spill preparedness course, Paul Cronenberger, spill response manager at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, explains the proper procedures when using the inclined belt plane on the fast response skimmer as part of Eurasia Partnership Capstone 2009 (EPC 09). EPC is an annual conference hosted by the U.S. Navy, where military and civilian personnel participate in non-formal workshops and seminars aimed to increase maritime safety and security. Nations participating include Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Ukraine, and the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen/Released)

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090731-N-6138K-478 PORT LOUIE, Mauritius (31, July 2009) Damage Controlman 1st Class James Harry and Machinery Repairman 2nd Class James Porter, both assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), demonstrate the proper procedure for donning an advanced chemical protective garment for Sailors from the Mauritius National Coast Guard. Arleigh Burke is beginning several days of in-port and at-sea training with the Mauritius National Coast Guard as part of the Africa Partnership Station. Africa Partnership Station is an international initiative aimed at improving maritime safety and security for countries on the African. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen)

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090731-N-6138K-444 PORT LOUIE, Mauritius (31, July 2009) Ensign Tyson Meadors, the force protection officer assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), instructs Sailors from Mauritius National Coast Guard on visit, board, search, and seizure procedures. Arleigh Burke is beginning several days of in-port and at-sea training with the Mauritius National Coast Guard as part of the Africa Partnership Station. Africa Partnership Station is an international initiative aimed at improving maritime safety and security for countries on the African. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gary Keen)

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