ROTA, Spain - Cameroonian Navy Lieutenant Commander Emmanuel Bell, maritime engagement division head with Africa Partnership Station (APS) West Staff, speaks to an audience of civilian and military members from Africa, Europe, South America, and the United States during a two-day APS 'Hot Wash' conference following the conclusion of APS West 2010 deployment. APS is an international initiative developed by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa that aims to improve maritime safety and security in West and Central Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Gary Keen)