For one U.S. Navy lieutenant, Southern Partnership Station 17 (SPS 17) is more than just a chance to exchange information. It is a way of connecting with her heritage, and a way to change the lives of people like her.

In this video, an Arabian Peninsula expert discusses greetings and gestures common to the Arabian Peninsula.

In this video, a retired Army major discusses the importance of learning the local language and explains a few key Arabic phrases.

In this video, an Army major discusses speaking English in Saudi Arabia.

In this video, a Saudi Arabia expert discusses hand gestures and tone of voice in Saudi conversations.

A service member discusses basic phrases in Bengali.

A service member discusses the importance of learning the local language.

In this video, an Algerian national discusses appropriate and inappropriate conversational topics in Algeria.

In this video, a cultural expert discusses telling time in Swahili.

In this video, a cultural expert discusses kitu kidogo in the Horn of Africa.