ATLANTIC OCEAN (July, 19, 2011) - A U.S. Navy P-3 Orion aircraft flies over Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) during the crew's four month deployment to Western Africa in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS aims to strengthen global maritime partnerships through training and other collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta Smith/RELEASED)