A boarding near Cape Verde.

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USCGC LEGARE, At Sea – A boarding team consisting of crewmembers from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Legare (WMEC 912) and representatives of the Cape Verde Coast Guard and Judiciary Police embark a fishing boat during boarding operations, Sept. 2. Legare and her crew were in Cape Verde are currently deployed as part of Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS, a Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa led initiative, brings together partners from the United States, Europe and Africa to conduct joint maritime law enforcement operations in African waters to improve maritime safety and security.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shawn Eggert