Crewmembers aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Legare, practice firing off MK-79 signaling flares, during a recent survival training session July 4, 2009. The Legare, home ported in Portsmouth, Va., is currently en route to countries off the west and central coast of Africa in support of the African Partnership Station, under the direction of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, 6th Fleet. APS delivers maritime safety and security which enables economic prosperity and stability.