Petty Officer 1st Class Marc Vue, logistics specialist, prepares to raise the colors aboard the High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) during a special Fourth of July colors ceremony involving two sailors with the Marine Nationale of Gabon. Swift is currently participating Africa Partnership Station 2011. 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. (Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Ian Carver)