Keywords: 120426-N-RN782-229 (7119023825).jpg U S Navy Ensign Kevin Mullin an electrical officer aboard the guided missile frigate USS Simpson FFG 56 speaks with members of a Mauritanian navy boarding team April 26 2012 off the coast of Mauritania during exercise Saharan Express 2012 Saharan Express is a counter narcotics and proliferation exercise that is part of Africa Partnership Station West 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 Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian T Glunt U S Navy/Released https //www flickr com/photos/39955793 N07/7119023825/ 120426-N-RN782-229 2012-04-26 15 14 https //www flickr com/people/39955793 N07 U S Department of Defense Current Photos PD-USGov U S Department of Defense Current Photos https //flickr com/photos/39955793 N07/7119023825 2016-09-03 11 41 23 United States Government Work United States Department of Defense |