A Sailor stands forward watch on the bridge wing.

PRAIA, Cape Verde (Apr. 19, 2012) Culinary Specialist Seaman Fredrick Jackson stands forward watch on the bridge wing of the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) as the ship prepares to anchor off the coast of Praia. Simpson, homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., is conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brian T. Glunt) File# 120419-N-RN782-044