ROTA, Spain (Aug. 30, 2013)- Marine Corps Africa Partnership Station Security Cooperation Task Force personnel embark the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) landing platform dock HNLMS Rotterdam (L800). The ship and combined security cooperation task force, comprised of , , Spanish and Dutch Marines, will conduct practical application exercises in security techniques and tactics alongside partner forces from West African over the next three months in support of Africa Partnership Station. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, Naval For


ROTA, Spain (Aug. 30, 2013)- Marine Corps Africa Partnership Station Security Cooperation Task Force personnel embark the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) landing platform dock HNLMS Rotterdam (L800). The ship and combined security cooperation task force, comprised of , , Spanish and Dutch Marines, will conduct practical application exercises in security techniques and tactics alongside partner forces from West African over the next three months in support of Africa Partnership Station. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Travis S. Alston/Released) Marines get onto the Royal Netherlands Navy landing platform dock ship HNLMS Rotterdam (L800) during Africa Partnership Station (APS) in Rota, Spain, Aug. 30, 2013 130830-N-ZO368-054


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