Senior Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Victor Meza, left, and Ensign Joseph Schnieders, center, greet Nigerian Petty Officer Ahula Tiza, right, an Africa Partnership Station 2012 ship rider, as he arrives aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson. APS is an international security cooperation initiative, facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. Simpson, homeported out of Mayport, Fla., is currently conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Felicito Rustique)
Date Taken: | 01.31.2012 |
Date Posted: | 02.01.2012 08:00 |
Photo ID: | 517046 |
VIRIN: | 120131-N-IZ292-005 |
Resolution: | 4288x2848 |
Size: | 1.01 MB |
Location: | CASABLANCA, MA |
Web Views: | 51 |
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