Africa Partnership Station: the USS Fort McHenry in Dakar
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During this second visit, the Africa Partnership Station delegation organized follow-up training for local Navy personnel and participated in a symposium on security and safety at sea. Volunteer work was also performed at a local orphanage and at a Koranic school located in Pikine, which is affiliated with the local NGO Tostan.
The Africa Partnership Station (APS) is a multinational effort aiming to enhance regional maritime safety and security in West and Central Africa. APS includes Navy personnel from 8 different African, European and North American countries.
