190723-N-JI086-0471 SEKONDI, Ghana (July 23, 2019)

190723-N-JI086-0471 SEKONDI, Ghana (July 23, 2019) Adm. James G. Foggo III, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, center right, tours the bridge of Ghanaian ship GNS Chemle (P 36) during a site visit to Sekondi, Ghana, July 23, 2019. Foggo is in Ghana to discuss the strong military relationship between the U.S. and Ghana and to emphasize each country's commitment to the security of the Gulf of Guinea and how ensuring maritime security can lead to prosperity for the region and African nations. His visit coincides with the Ghana Navy's 60th anniversary and the International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC), hosted by Ghana, as well as the USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7)'s visit to the country as part of its 2019 African Partnership Station deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ford Williams/Released)