Cmdr. Leonard Milliken, right, commanding officer of

Cmdr. Leonard Milliken, right, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson greets Nigerian Rear Adm. J.A. Akinwale, left, commander of the Headquarters Naval Training Command of Nigeria, during an office call as part of 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. Navy photo by: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Felicito Rustique)