ATLANTIC OCEAN (July, 19, 2011)- Senegalese marine Petty Officer 2nd Class Ibou Diouf (RIGHT) uses model ships aboard Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911) to plan a joint, maritime law enforcement operation off the coast of Senegal during 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)