190808-N-EV253-0002 MINDELO, Cabo Verde (Aug. 8, 2019) U.S. and Spanish sailors embarked aboard the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) assess an engine before performing maintenance on the Cabo Verde coast guard patrol craft Espadarte (P 151) during an Africa Partnership Station engagement in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, Aug. 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)