Chief John Kines, chief gunner's mate, checks aboard new Africa Partnership Station (APS) students from the Gabonese military at Port Gentile, Gabon. Gabonese students arrived onboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) for various APS training topics such as pier and waterside sentry, specialized medical training and maritime law. Part of the U.S. Navy's Global Fleet Station, APS provides a platform with the capacity and persistent presence to support sustained, focused training and collaboration on a regional scale to maritime partners in West and Central Africa. Commander Task Force 365 and training teams from various U.S. and European military commands, as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations are embarked on board Fort McHenry to enhance cooperative partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo/Petty Officer 2nd Class R. J. Stratchko)