080110-N-8933S-074 PORT GENTILE, Gabon (Jan. 10, 2008) Capt. John B. Nowell Jr., commodore, Africa Partnership Station (APS) is greeted by an all-female Gabonese Navy honor guard as he arrives to an APS meeting with Gabonese Regional Naval Commander Capt. Loulla Mabicka. APS is a multi-national effort to bring the latest training and techniques to maritime professionals in nine West and Central African countries to address the common threats of illegal fishing, smuggling and human trafficking. In addition to maritime training, APS will perform more than 20 humanitarian projects in the region.
080110-N-8933S-074 PORT GENTILE, Gabon (Jan. 10, 2008) Capt. John B. Nowell Jr., commodore, Africa Partnership Station (APS) is greeted by an all-female Gabonese Navy honor guard as he arrives to an APS meeting with Gabonese Regional Naval Commander Capt. Loulla Mabicka. APS is a multi-national effort to bring the latest training and techniques to maritime professionals in nine West and Central African countries to address the common threats of illegal fishing, smuggling and human trafficking. In addition to maritime training, APS will perform more than 20 humanitarian projects in the region. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stratchko (Released) US Navy 080110-N-8933S-074 Capt. John B. Nowell Jr., commodore, Africa Partnership Station (APS) is greeted by an all-female Gabonese Navy honor guard as he arrives to an APS meeting with Gabonese Regional Naval Commander Capt
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