SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE (May 23, 2007) - Vice Adm. John Stufflebeem (center right), commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet and Vice Adm. D. Brian Peterman (right), commander, U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area meet with Sao Tome President Fradique de Menezes at the presidential residence. Stufflebeem and Peterman are leading a joint Navy and Coast Guard team that will travel throughout West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea to discuss maritime security and safety with local maritime officials and U.S. embassy country teams. Navy and Coast Guard engagement in Africa is part of a larger U.S. government interagency effort to enhance regional maritime security. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rosa Larson (RELEASED). Cropped and flipped in accordance with this description