U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Derek Burt, front, observes the area during a riverine training operation in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 18, 2013, during Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2013. APS 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.