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A Chilean Marine is taught the intricacies of a 240 Bravo machine gun during a demonstration at the assault course training of exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). Marines, with varying experience firing a machine gun, each spent an entire block of training firing the weapon and familiarizing themselves with its functions in case they ever find themselves behind its trigger. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, SE09 PA Detachment

Marines from exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09) took to the pool during combat water survival qualifications at the Governor's Island Naval Complex here, July 20. The training, which was taught by Colombian Marines was broken up into two levels; swimming in boots and utilities, and swimming with a full combat load. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Photo by LCpl. Jonathan G. Wright, SE09 PA Detachment

Marines from exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09) took to the pool during combat water survival qualifications at the Governor's Island Naval Complex here, July 20. The training, which was taught by Colombian Marines was broken up into two levels; swimming in boots and utilities, and swimming with a full combat load. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Photo by LCpl. Jonathan G. Wright, SE09 PA Detachment

Marines from exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09) took to the pool during combat water survival qualifications at the Governor's Island Naval Complex here Monday. The training, which was taught by Colombian Marines was broken up into two levels; swimming in boots and utilities, and swimming with a full combat load. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Photo by LCpl. Jonathan G. Wright, SE09 PA Detachment

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, SE09 PA Detachment

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, SE09 PA Detachment

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)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, SE09 PA Detachment

Colombian 1st Sgt. Mayor Panezo Jose Raul, the chief of the Colombian Marine infantry school, shows participants the type of targets the Marines will be shooting at during the combat marksmanship portion of exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, SE09 PA Detachment

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)

Photo by LCpl. Jonathan G. Wright, SE09 PA Detachment

Approximately 1,000 Marines and sailors from seven countries came together for Exercise Southern Exchange 2009, July 13. The three-week exercise is meant to join each nation's efforts in enhancing regional security while providing a training opportunity that would be invaluable during any possible peacekeeping or disaster relief mission that could arise in the future. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, SE09 PA Detachment

Approximately 1,000 Marines and sailors from seven countries came together for Exercise Southern Exchange 2009, July 13. The three-week exercise is meant to join each nation's efforts in enhancing regional security while providing a training opportunity that would be invaluable during any possible peacekeeping or disaster relief mission that could arise in the future. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright, SE09 PA Detachment

Chief Information Systems Technician Daniel Alverez holds a tray for a child from The Center Specializing in Children and Adolescence With Different Needs in Montevideo, Uruguay, while receiving food from the mess line during a tour on USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) July 5, 2009. The Oak Hill welcomed more than 50 children and guests aboard for a pierside tour. The Oak Hill is participating in a multinational combined 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 in Rio de Janeiro from July 13-31. (U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Cory Torres/Release)

Photo by Pvt. Cory Torres, USS Oak Hill SE09

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)

Photo by Pvt. Cory Torres, USS Oak Hill SE09

U.S. Marines and Marines from Peru and Uruguay stand in the ready position during a M-16 gun shoot aboard the USS Oak Hill, June 22, 2009. The USS Oak Hill is participating in a combined naval and amphibious exercise with maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay. The USS Oak Hill will also support U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South in this year's Southern Exchange 2009, which is hosted by the Corpos Fuzileiros Navais (CFN). Celebrating the second anniversary of SE09, Brazil will host approximately 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the U.S., Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Uruguay, from July 13-31 at the Diviso Anfbia and the island of Marambaia, Rio de Janeiro. (U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Cory Torres/Release).

Photo by Pvt. Cory Torres, USS Oak Hill SE09

U.S. Marine Corps train Marines from Peru and Uruguay on the M-16 aboard the USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), June 22, 2009. The USS Oak Hill is participating in a combined naval and amphibious exercise with maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay. The USS Oak Hill will also support U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South in this year's Southern Exchange 2009, which is hosted by the Corpos Fuzileiros Navais (CFN). Celebrating the second anniversary of SE09, Brazil will host approximately 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the U.S., Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Uruguay at the Diviso Anfbia and the island of Marambaia, Rio de Janeiro from July 13-31. (U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Cory Torres/Release).::r::::n::

Photo by Pvt. Cory Torres, USS Oak Hill SE09

U.S. Marines train Marines from Peru and Uruguay on the M-16 aboard the USS Oak Hill, June 22, 2009. The USS Oak Hill is participating in a combined naval and amphibious exercise with maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay. The USS Oak Hill will also support U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South in this year's Southern Exchange 2009, which is hosted by the Corpos Fuzileiros Navais. Celebrating the second anniversary of SE09, Brazil will host approximately 1,000 Marines and Sailors from the U.S., Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Uruguay from July 13-31 at the Diviso Anfbia and Marambaia. (U.S. Army Photo by Pvt. Cory Torres/Not Reviewed)

Photo by Pvt. Cory Torres, USS Oak Hill SE09

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