Senegal army Col. Antoine Wardini, left, speaks with Capt. Cindy Thebaud, commander of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West.

DAKAR, Senegal (Apr. 08, 2010) Senegal army Col. Antoine Wardini, left, chef de commandement of Zone Militaire 1, Camp Dial Diop, speaks with Capt. Cindy Thebaud, commander of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West, right, following an office call. APS West is embarked aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is on a scheduled deployment to West Africa in support of APS West, an international initiative developed by U.S. Naval Forces Europe and U.S. Naval Forces Africa that aims to improve maritime safety and security on the continent of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Stratton) File# 100408-N-6676S-039