190716-N-EV253-0717 ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire (July 16, 2019) - U.S. and Spanish Sailors attached to the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) conduct patrol craft maintenance with Ivorian sailors in support of the ship's Africa Partnership Station deployment, July 16, 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)