Left to right: Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Aldo Tijerina, Cape Verde Coast Guard Sgt. Adjunct Elinzangilo Barreto and Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Castillo investigate a refrigerated compartment, during a suspected vessel boarding. USS Simpson is supporting African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership operations, a branch of the Africa Partnership Station, in an effort to build maritime safety and security on and off shore. During the deployment, Simpson will work with host nation law enforcement teams to deter illicit maritime activities.


Left to right: Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Aldo Tijerina, Cape Verde Coast Guard Sgt. Adjunct Elinzangilo Barreto and Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Castillo investigate a refrigerated compartment, during a suspected vessel boarding. USS Simpson is supporting African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership operations, a branch of the Africa Partnership Station, in an effort to build maritime safety and security on and off shore. During the deployment, Simpson will work with host nation law enforcement teams to deter illicit maritime activities.


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