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Caribbean Basin Partner Nation soldiers walk up to the starting point of a house-clearing drill during the first week-long U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation evolution as part of Tradewinds 2010. The weapons are designed to use non-lethal simulation rounds. Tradewinds is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs directed, U.S. Southern Command sponsored annual exercise that is conducted with the Caribbean Basin Partner Nations, designed to improve cooperation with the partner nations in responding to regional security threats. - Caribbean Basin Partner Nation soldiers walk up to the starting point of a house-clearing drill during the first week-long U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation evolution as part of Tradewinds 2010. The weapons are designed to use non-lethal simulation rounds. Tradewinds is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs directed, U.S. Southern Command sponsored annual exercise that is conducted with the Caribbean Basin Partner Nations, designed to improve cooperation with the partner nations in responding to regional security threats.

Belize Defense Force Soldiers with 1st Infantry Battalion, Company F, perform a medical evacuation while conducting a mock patrol under the observance of 30 Marines and sailors with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment. The BDF jungle warfare training is being instructed to the Marines, who later this week will travel to the Belizean jungle near the Guatemalan border to put their classroom training to the test as part of Tradewinds 10, a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs directed, U.S. Southern Command sponsored annual exercise that is conducted with Caribbean Basin Partner Nations, designed to improve cooperation with the partner nations in responding to regional security threats. (Official USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas Vega) - Belize Defense Force Soldiers with 1st Infantry Battalion, Company F, perform a medical evacuation while conducting a mock patrol under the observance of 30 Marines and sailors with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment. The BDF jungle warfare training is being instructed to the Marines, who later this week will travel to the Belizean jungle near the Guatemalan border to put their classroom training to the test as part of Tradewinds 10, a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs directed, U.S. Southern Command sponsored annual exercise that is conducted with Caribbean Basin Partner Nations, designed to improve cooperation with the partner nations in responding to regional security threats. (Official USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Lucas Vega)

A Colombian drill instructor mentors two recruits on the rifle range in Covenas, Colombia. For more than 30 years the United States Marine Corps has mentored their counterparts in the Colombian Marine Corps, establishing a recruit depot that trains to USMC standards. - A Colombian drill instructor mentors two recruits on the rifle range in Covenas, Colombia. For more than 30 years the United States Marine Corps has mentored their counterparts in the Colombian Marine Corps, establishing a recruit depot that trains to USMC standards.

Cpl. Nick Hefley talks with a member of the Nicaraguan military before the Nicaraguan Armed Forces 30th Anniversary Celebration, Sept. 12 in Managua, Republic of Nicaragua. Hefley is a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Company A, Marine Barracks Washington. - Cpl. Nick Hefley talks with a member of the Nicaraguan military before the Nicaraguan Armed Forces 30th Anniversary Celebration, Sept. 12 in Managua, Republic of Nicaragua. Hefley is a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, Company A, Marine Barracks Washington.

A Brazilian Marine on point signals to his fireteam of a possible enemy sighting during a patrolling exercise of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). Patrolling, which is said to be one of the most vital training exercises, is used in every sort of conflict in any terrain, and therefore is taught with the highest level of gravity. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released) - A Brazilian Marine on point signals to his fireteam of a possible enemy sighting during a patrolling exercise of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). Patrolling, which is said to be one of the most vital training exercises, is used in every sort of conflict in any terrain, and therefore is taught with the highest level of gravity. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Marines from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Chile and the U.S. hone their skills on the combat rifle range at Exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09), which is hosted by the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais (CFN) Amphibious Division at the Governor’s Island Naval Complex here. The combat rifle range is one of many training events covered in exercise SE09, which is designed as a transparent, multinational exchange that focuses on enhancing proficiency and interoperability between Partner Nation Marine Corps’ forces. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released) - Marines from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Chile and the U.S. hone their skills on the combat rifle range at Exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09), which is hosted by the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais (CFN) Amphibious Division at the Governor’s Island Naval Complex here. The combat rifle range is one of many training events covered in exercise SE09, which is designed as a transparent, multinational exchange that focuses on enhancing proficiency and interoperability between Partner Nation Marine Corps’ forces. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Vice Almirante (FN) Carlos Alfredo Vicente Leitão, the Brazilian Marine Fleet Forces Commanding Officer, welcomes participants of Exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released) - Vice Almirante (FN) Carlos Alfredo Vicente Leitão, the Brazilian Marine Fleet Forces Commanding Officer, welcomes participants of Exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Commander Daniel Blackburn, Commanding Officer USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), Robin Matthewman, Charge D'affaires U.S. Embassy Uruguay, and Captain Brad Willamson, Commanding Officer Destroyer Squadron TWO cut a cake made for a fourth of July picnic hosted aboard the USS Oak Hill, July 4, 2009. Southern Partnership Station is a combined naval and amphibious operation with Oak Hill and maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay. The Oak Hill will also support the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South multinational combined exercise Southern Exchange 2009 in Rio de Janeiro from July 13-31. (U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Cory Torres/Not Reviewed) - Commander Daniel Blackburn, Commanding Officer USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), Robin Matthewman, Charge D'affaires U.S. Embassy Uruguay, and Captain Brad Willamson, Commanding Officer Destroyer Squadron TWO cut a cake made for a fourth of July picnic hosted aboard the USS Oak Hill, July 4, 2009. Southern Partnership Station is a combined naval and amphibious operation with Oak Hill and maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay. The Oak Hill will also support the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South multinational combined exercise Southern Exchange 2009 in Rio de Janeiro from July 13-31. (U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Cory Torres/Not Reviewed)

Marines from the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) demonstrate different techniques for clearing passageways for Argentina Marines. II MEF is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South multinational combined exercise Southern Exchange 2009 in Rio de Janeiro from July 13-31. - Marines from the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) demonstrate different techniques for clearing passageways for Argentina Marines. II MEF is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South multinational combined exercise Southern Exchange 2009 in Rio de Janeiro from July 13-31.