190808-N-EV253-0022 MINDELO, Cabo Verde (Aug. 8, 2019) The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) sits pierside in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, during a port visit, 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)