Civil service mariners aboard the joint high speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) lower the cargo ramp as the ship arrives at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit Feb. 5, 2014, while deployed in support of Africa Partnership Station. Africa Partnership Station 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.