ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2011) - Ensign Ryan Thomas (LEFT) and Senegalese navy Capt. Abdou Ndiaya (RIGHT) aboard Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) talk via radio to the captain of a Senegalese patrol boat to coordinate a case package pick up as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS) 2011. 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)