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Video by Lt. Lauren Spaziano

USNS Carson City Visit to Nigeria

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

July 29, 2019 | 1:08

USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) conducted a visit to Lagos, Nigeria, during the ship's 2019 Africa Partnership Station (APS) deployment. Sailors and embarked personnel worked alongside regional partners to provide small boat maintenance assistance, maritime law enforcement engagement, and medical and community relations outreach.

APS is U.S. Naval Forces Africa’s flagship maritime security cooperation program focusing on maritime safety and security through increased maritime awareness, response capabilities, and infrastructure. It consists of the various exercises and operations conducted by U.S., European, and African partners and allies throughout the U.S. Africa Command area of operations.