MONROVIA, LIBERIA -- Led by Commanding Officer Cmdr. Andrew Tiongson (right), the navigation bridge team of USCGC Legare (WMEC 912) maneuvers by the wreck of M/V Torm Alexandra while approaching its berth at the Port of Monrovia on Feb. 15. As the first U.S. military ship to conduct a pierside port visit to Liberia in more than 17 years, Legare is taking part in a U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa initiative to improve maritime security and safety in the region. A task group comprised of Legare, USS Kauffman (FFG 59) and elements of Destroyer Squadron 60 are deployed to the Gulf of Guinea to strengthen Regional Maritime Partnerships.
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