Community relations project, US Coast Guard Photo

BANJUL, Gambia- Chief Petty Officer Aaron Small (CENTER), of Coast Guard Cutter Forward, works alongside members of the Gambian navy during a community relations project at a Gambian hospital where the crews repainted a diabetic clinic and replaced broken windows, Aug. 6, 2011, during Africa Partnership Station (APS). APS aims to strengthen global maritime partnerships through training and other collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Etta Smith/RELEASED)