Seaman Wilfredo Jirauruiz blocks a spike during a volleyball

Seaman Wilfredo Jirauruiz blocks a spike during a volleyball game against the Vieille Gloire (Old Glory) team a local Gabonese volleyball team. Africa Partnership Station uses sports games like this one as a way to create partnerships throughout West and Central Africa. APS is a multi-national effort to bring the latest training and techniques to maritime professionals in nine West and Central African countries, and to address the 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)