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An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) returns to USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), Feb. 20. Marines with Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) took AAVs ashore into Puerto Barrios, Guatemala to conduct information exchanges in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS11). Security is a necessary condition for prosperity and lasting democratic institutions. A-SPS11 provides opportunities for the participating nations to come together and join efforts to enhance regional maritime security. (U.S. Army photo by Sergeant Kevin L. Pruitt)

Photo by Sergeant Kevin L Pruitt

An amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) returns to USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), Feb. 20. Marines with Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) took AAVs ashore into Puerto Barrios, Guatemala to conduct information exchanges in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS11). U.S. military presence in the Caribbean, Central and South America demonstrates its commitment to regional security and supports the U.S. Global Maritime Strategy. (U.S. Army photo by Sergeant Kevin L. Pruitt)

Photo by Sergeant Kevin L Pruitt

A Guatemalan marine listen to an explanation of the well deck during a Guatemalan marines and sailors tour of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) on Feb. 19. Gunston Hall is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Southern Command AOR supporting Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). A-SPS 11 is structured to improve partner nation capabilities, interoperability and civil-military operations through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Specialist Gavriel Bar-Tzur)

Photo by Specialist Gavriel Bar-Tzur

Lance Corporal Bruno Martinez translates an explanation of a commonly encountered type of improvised explosive device (IED). This is one of many subject matter expert exchanges (SMEEs) being held as part Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). Working together alongside partner nation civil and military services, sharing ideas and information, will improve interoperability and enhance regional maritime security. (U.S. Army photo by Sergeant Kevin L. Pruitt)

Photo by Sergeant Kevin L. Pruitt

Colombian Marines offload from a landing craft utility (LCU) from USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Colombian Marines were given the opportunity to tour Gunston Hall as a part of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). A-SPS 11 will facilitate close coordination and communication between regional partners’ civil and maritime services, resulting in strengthened cooperative partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Sergeant Kevin L. Pruitt)

Photo by Sergeant Kevin L Pruitt

Colombia (January 30, 2011) Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lauren Randall and Marine Corporal Brittany Kohler show photos to a Colombian child while disembarked from USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is underway in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11) The SPS concept is based on the premise that strong, open, multi-lateral partnerships enhance regional stability and security. (U.S. Army photo by Sergeant Kevin L. Pruitt)

Photo by Sgt. Kevin L Pruitt

110129-A-2554P-086 COVENAS SUCRE, Colombia (January 29, 2011) A humvee attached to Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF)offloads from a landing craft unit (LCU) that disembarked from amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), Jan. 29. Gunston Hall is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). A-SPS 11 will facilitate close coordination and communication between regional partners’ civil and maritime services, resulting in strengthened cooperative partnerships. (U.S. Army photo by Sergeant Kevin L. Pruitt)

Photo by Sergeant Kevin L Pruitt

Marines attached to Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts Program exercises on board Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet AOR supporting Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). A-SPS 11 is structured to improve partner nation capabilities, interoperability and civil-military operations through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation.

Photo by Specialist Gavriel Bar-Tzur

Marines attached to Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts Program exercises on board Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet AOR supporting Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). A-SPS 11 is structured to improve partner nation capabilities, interoperability and civil-military operations through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation.

Photo by Specialist Gavriel Bar-Tzur

Marines attached to Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts Program exercises on board Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet AOR supporting Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). A-SPS 11 is structured to improve partner nation capabilities, interoperability and civil-military operations through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation.

Photo by Specialist Gavriel Bar-Tzur

Marines attached to Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) conduct Marine Corps Martial Arts Program exercises on board Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet AOR supporting Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). A-SPS 11 is structured to improve partner nation capabilities, interoperability and civil-military operations through joint, multinational and interagency exchanges and cooperation.

Photo by Specialist Gavriel Bar-Tzur

Marines and Sailors work together in an assembly line loading supplies on board dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) in preparation for Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). A-SPS 11 provides the opportunity for joint operations between partner nations, which develops and tests participating regional civil and maritime services’ capabilities to respond to a wide variety of maritime missions while keeping open vital lines of communication between regional services.

Photo by U.S. Army photo by PFC Lorraine S. Mendoza

Marine Corps Lt. Col. Paul Baker, Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) commander, speaks with local media about Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). The role of SCTF within A-SPS 11 is to conduct subject matter expert exchanges (SMEE’s) with partner nation military and security forces that develop and test participating regional services’ capabilities to respond to a wide variety of maritime missions.

Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Nashaunda Tilghman

Staff Sgt. Chad J. Hatfield, military police platoon sergeant with Security Cooperation Task Force Southern Partnership Station 2011, teaches weapon handling tactics aboard Dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall during a weapons qualification course for the Sailors on the flight deck of the ship, Jan. 15. Marines and Sailors aboard the ship head to Central and South America in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership 2011 which will provide the opportunity for joint exchanges between partner nations.

Photo by Cpl. Brittany J. Kohler

Marines and Sailors aboard Dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall head to Central and South America in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011. A-SPS 11 will provide the opportunity for joint operations between partner nations which develop and test participating regional civil and maritime services’ capabilities to respond to a variety of maritime missions while exercising lines of communication between regional security services.

Photo by Cpl. Brittany J. Kohler

Master Sgt. Donald L. Wilson, Operations Chief for Security Cooperation Task Force Southern Partnership Station 2011 gives a safety brief before kicking off a weapons qualification course aboard Dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall, Jan. 15. Marines and Sailors aboard the ship head to Central and South America in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 which will provide the opportunity for joint exchanges between partner nations.

Photo by Cpl. Brittany J. Kohler

Lance Cpl. Kyle R. Middaugh, a marksmanship coach with Security Task Force Southern Partnership Station 2011, teaches weapons strategies to Sailors aboard Dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall during a weapons qualification course for the on the flight deck of the ship, Jan. 15. Marines and Sailors aboard the ship head to Central and South America in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 which will provide the opportunity for joint exchanges between partner nations.

Photo by Cpl. Brittany J. Kohler

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