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February 10, 2009
DAKAR, Senegal - A staff member at the Vivre Ensemble orphanage in Dakar, Senegal (left) talks with Captain Cynthia Thebaud, commander of Africa Partnership Station (APS), and Cameroon Navy Lieutenant Commander Clement Fru Fon, crew member of Africa Partnership Station, following the delivery of donated medical and child care supplies from Project Handclasp, January 7, 2009. The Norfolk-based amphibious transport dock ship, USS Nashville (LPD 13), is deployed as a part of Africa Partnership Station, an international initiative developed by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Naval Forces Africa, which aims to work cooperatively with U.S. and international partners to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class David Holmes)