SANTA MARIA, Cape Verde (March 21, 2023) Military delegations from 38 nations prepare to board the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) for a ship tour and pier demonstrations during the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS), March 21 2023. Hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), the AMFS is a strategic-level forum that brings African maritime and naval infantry leaders together with their international partners to address transnational maritime security challenges within African waters including the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zac Shea)