Members of USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905) celebrate Ensign Mohammad Diakite’s homecoming at his family’s home in Côte d’Ivoire [Image 2 of 6]

CôTE D'IVOIRE

02.18.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mikaela McGee 

U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Corey Kerns, commanding officer, USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905), smiles after being gifted a West African Balafon by Ensign Mohammad Diakite’s family in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Feb. 18, 2023. Spencer is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet, to carry out joint training, exercises, and maritime security operations alongside African partners in support of U.S. interests abroad, regional partnerships, and to strengthen international maritime governance. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mikaela McGee)

• Date Taken: 02.18.2023
• Date Posted: 02.21.2023 10:07
• Photo ID: 7641409
• VIRIN: 230218-G-DV874-1115
• Resolution: 6048x4024
• Size: 4.77 MB
• Location: CI
• Hometown: PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, US