Petty Officer 1st Class Troy King stands force protection watch onboard Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) during special sea detail as the ship departs Dakar, Senegal, during 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)