Keywords: 120410-N-AC887-004 (6925225886).jpg Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus second from left speaks with U S Sailors during an all-hands call aboard the guided missile frigate USS Simpson FFG 56 in the Republic of Cape Verde April 10 2012 Mabus commended the crew for their participation in Africa Partnership Station APS APS is an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander U S Naval Forces Europe-Africa aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa DoD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Sam Shavers U S Navy/Released https //www flickr com/photos/39955793 N07/6925225886/ 120410-N-AC887-004 2012-04-10 16 26 https //www flickr com/people/39955793 N07 U S Department of Defense Current Photos PD-USGov-Military-Navy U S Department of Defense Current Photos https //flickr com/photos/39955793 N07/6925225886 2016-09-03 11 51 42 United States Government Work Africa Partnership Station Ray Mabus in 2012 United States Navy |