A boarding team consisting of crew members from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Legare and representatives of the Cape Verde Coast Guard and Judiciary Police prepare to embark a small boat during boarding operations, Sept. 3. Legare and its crew were in Cape Verde are currently deployed as part of Africa Partnership Station. APS, a Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa led initiative, brings together partners from the United States, Europe and Africa to conduct joint maritime law enforcement operations in African waters to improve maritime safety and security.