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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)

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.

Boatswain's Mate Seaman (SW) Jose Ojeda shows Peruvian Navy Lt. Oscar Regaldo settings on the ships helm during man overboard training aboard USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 22, 2009. The Oak Hill is participating in a combined multinational exercise Southern Partnership Station (SPS) '09. SPS '09 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 at the Divisão Anfíbia and the island of Marambaia, Rio de Janeiro. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Cory Torres/Release). - Boatswain's Mate Seaman (SW) Jose Ojeda shows Peruvian Navy Lt. Oscar Regaldo settings on the ships helm during man overboard training aboard USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) June 22, 2009. The Oak Hill is participating in a combined multinational exercise Southern Partnership Station (SPS) '09. SPS '09 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 at the Divisão Anfíbia and the island of Marambaia, Rio de Janeiro. (U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Cory Torres/Release).

(Pictured from left to right) Rear Adm. Edwardo Castro Rivas, Comandante de la Flota de Mar , Vice Adm. Carlos Paz, Comandante de Operaciones Navales, Capt. Brad Williamson, Commodore Destroyer Squadron TWO, Thomas Kelly, Charge D'affaires, and Cmdr. Daniel Blackburn, Commanding Officer USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) cut the cake during a reception onboard USS Oak Hill June 29, 2009. The USS Oak Hill will also support the U.S Marine Corps Forces, South multinational combined exercise Southern Exchange 2009 at the Divisão Anfíbia and the island of Marambaia, Rio de Janeiro from July 13-31. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Cory Rose/RELEASED). - (Pictured from left to right) Rear Adm. Edwardo Castro Rivas, Comandante de la Flota de Mar , Vice Adm. Carlos Paz, Comandante de Operaciones Navales, Capt. Brad Williamson, Commodore Destroyer Squadron TWO, Thomas Kelly, Charge D'affaires, and Cmdr. Daniel Blackburn, Commanding Officer USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) cut the cake during a reception onboard USS Oak Hill June 29, 2009. The USS Oak Hill will also support the U.S Marine Corps Forces, South multinational combined exercise Southern Exchange 2009 at the Divisão Anfíbia and the island of Marambaia, Rio de Janeiro from July 13-31. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Cory Rose/RELEASED).