190706-N-EV253-0133 DAKAR, Senegal (July 6, 2019) - U.S. Navy Sailors aboard the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) stand on the flight deck as the ship arrives in Dakar, Senegal in support of its Africa Partnership Station (APS) deployment, July 6, 2019. Carson City is deployed to the Gulf of Guinea to demonstrate progress through partnerships and U.S. commitment to West African countries through small boat maintenance assistance, maritime law enforcement engagement, and medical and community relations outreach. APS is NAVAF’s flagship maritime security cooperation program focusing on maritime safety and security through increased maritime awareness, response capabilities, and infrastructure. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sara Eshleman/Released)