Members of the Cape Verdean coast guard conduct boarding team operations training with maritime civil affairs instructors aboard high-speed vessel Swift (HSV-2) Jan. 11, 2013, in Mindelo, Cape Verde, during Africa Partnership Station (APS) 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.