U.S. Navy Builder Constructionman Apprentice Jacob B. Arquette, with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11, levels a cement block to a vertical column while building a generator enclosure at a medical clinic in Takoradi, Ghana, during African Partnership Station (APS) 2013 Oct. 1, 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.