Information systems technician Petty Officer 2nd Class

Information systems technician Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark Heier, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) as part of Africa Partnership Station, plays soccer with local Gabonese soccer players. APS is a multi-national effort to bring the latest training and techniques to maritime professionals in nine West and Central African countries, to address common threats of illegal fishing, smuggling and human trafficking. In addition to maritime training, APS will perform more than 20 humanitarian projects in the region. (U.S. Navy Photo/mass communication specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class RJ Stratchko)