Civilian Capt. Nicholas St. Jean, center foreground, the boat master of high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), teaches U.S. service members and civilian contract mariners proper flare deployment May 5, 2012, in the Atlantic Ocean. Swift was preparing to participate in Africa Partnership Station 2012. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Garcia/Released)
Staff Sgt. Jonathan Garcia
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