080111-N-8933S-030 PORT GENTILE, Gabon (Jan. 11, 2008) Gabonese sailors board Africa Partnership Station (APS) for training to enhance their regional and maritime safety and security aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). 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 Ma


080111-N-8933S-030 PORT GENTILE, Gabon (Jan. 11, 2008) Gabonese sailors board Africa Partnership Station (APS) for training to enhance their regional and maritime safety and security aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). 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 RJ Stratchko (Released) US Navy 080111-N-8933S-030 Gabonese sailors board Africa Partnership Station (APS) for training to enhance their regional and maritime safety and security aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43)


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