190708-N-EV253-0311 DAKAR, Senegal (July 8, 2019) U.S. Ambassador to Senegal Tulinabo S. Mushingi delivers remarks during a reception aboard the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) in support of Africa Partnership Station, July 8, 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sara Eshleman/Released)