ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2011) - Cmdr. Michael Stewart, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Forward (WMEC 911), talks with Senegalese military personnel during a planning meeting for a scheduled maritime law enforcement operation off the coast of Senegal as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS). 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)