190729-N-N0901-0138 LAGOS, Nigeria (July 29, 2019) Rear Adm. John Gumbleton, director of maritime headquarters, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, speaks with Nigerian media at Western Naval Command in Lagos, Nigeria, while the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) is in port, July 29, 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 Lt. Cmdr. Philip Poon/Released)