A delegation from Gabon poses for a photo aboard Coast Guard Cutter Sailfish (WPB 87356) with the official party while underway, Sept. 30, 2024, in the Tidewater region of Virginia; right to left: Coast Guard Vice Adm. Nathan Moore, U.S. Ambassador to Gabon Ms. Vernelle Fitzpatrick, Gabon Rear Adm. Bekale Meyong, U.S. Navy Acting Under Secretary Mr. Thomas J. Mancinelli, Gabon’s Transition President Gen. Brice Oligui, Gabon Minister of National Defense Gen. Brigitte Onkanowa, Gabon Ambassador to the U.S. Mr. Noël Nelson Messone, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Ms. Maureen Farrell, and a Secret Service special agent. President Oligui and his delegation met with U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy leadership to promote shared goals between the United States and Gabon. (U. S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Hillard)