Sao Tome Welcomes Partnership Station

Sao Tome Welcomes Partnership Station
Navy News | January 22, 2008

SAO TOME, Sao Tome and Principe - Africa Partnership Station (APS), aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) arrived here Jan. 21.

APS continues an international effort aiming to enhance regional and maritime safety and security in West and Central Africa.

APS includes Sailors from Africa, Europe and the United States who are working towards a common goal; partnership in maritime safety and security.

APS brings an international team of expert trainers in a variety of military capacities.

"I am looking forward to being part of this training. I will have the advantage of knowing the language, and will help enhance the relationship between APS and the Sao Tome people," said Portuguese Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jose Neto, APS entry operations officer.


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