APS Swift Arrives in The Gambia [Image 1 of 2]

BANJUL, GAMBIA

09.17.2009

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Meaney 

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

Lt.j.g. Matthew Goetz (right), operations officer aboard Africa Partnership Station (APS) Swift, gives a ship tour to Philip Sinkinson, British High Commisioner to the Republic of the Gambia, (left); Dr. Ousman Jammeh Gambian Minister of Foriegn Affairs (center, wearing green); Ms. Danielle Roban, French Charge d'Affaires to Gambia, and the Honorable Barry L. Wells, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Gambia (center in grey suit). Swift is in port for a brief port visit - the first such visit by the United States Navy in 15 years. While in the Gambia, APS Swift will deliver 16 pallets of Project Handclasp supplies. APS is an international initiative under Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa whose aim is to foster cooperation between the U.S., European and African partners as a way to enhance maritime safety and security on the African continent.

• Date Taken: 09.17.2009
• Date Posted: 09.18.2009 08:38
• Photo ID: 204842
• VIRIN: 090917-N-8138M-001
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 471.23 KB
• Location: BANJUL, GM