091203-N-2456S-146 NORFOLK (Dec. 3, 2009) A Sailor aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) lowers the ensign on the fantail as the ship sets sail for a scheduled deployment supporting Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS is an international security cooperation initiative led by Naval Forces Africa with the goal of improving maritime safety and security in West and Central Africa. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Suits/Released) US Navy 091203-N-2456S-146 A Sailor lowers the ensign on the fantail of USS Nicholas (F


091203-N-2456S-146 NORFOLK (Dec. 3, 2009) A Sailor aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) lowers the ensign on the fantail as the ship sets sail for a scheduled deployment supporting Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS is an international security cooperation initiative led by Naval Forces Africa with the goal of improving maritime safety and security in West and Central Africa. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John Suits/Released) US Navy 091203-N-2456S-146 A Sailor lowers the ensign on the fantail of USS Nicholas (FFG 47)


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