by DAVID AXE
U.S. Navy journalist Martin Cuaron was aboard USS Nashville when the now-retired amphibious ship sailed down the West African coast in early 2009, delivering training and humanitarian aid to U.S.-allied governments. The so-called “Africa Partnership Station” is one of several “Global Fleet Stations” established in recent years in Latin America, Africa and Oceania. The goal, to stand up an increasingly persistent U.S. naval presence in previously neglected regions, focusing on helping other nations help themselves towards better maritime security.
Cuaron has finally edited together his footage from the cruise. It’s pretty awesome. Check out part one on Facebook.
(Video: Martin Cuaron)
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