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Col. Hans Fred Garcia, cardiac anesthesiologist for the Colombian military (left), U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jannette Arencibia, deputy force surgeon for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South (middle) and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis Sanchez, chief of staff for Marine Forces South (right), discuss innovative clinical concepts in Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans during Garcia’s visit on Oct. 25, 2022. Visits like these demonstrate the commitment between Marine Forces Reserve, Marine Forces South and United States Southern Command to foster and enhance partnerships with our partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Col. Hans Fred Garcia, cardiac anesthesiologist for the Colombian military (left), U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jannette Arencibia, deputy force surgeon for Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South (middle) and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis Sanchez, chief of staff for Marine Forces South (right), discuss innovative clinical concepts in Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans during Garcia’s visit on Oct. 25, 2022. Visits like these demonstrate the commitment between Marine Forces Reserve, Marine Forces South and United States Southern Command to foster and enhance partnerships with our partner nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samwel Tabancay

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN – Culinary Specialist Seaman Kobe Norfleet and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Simone Jones, both with the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), attach a hook to an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck of the Gabrielle Giffords Nov. 25, 2020. A VERTREP is part of a replenishment at sea evolution, where supplies are transported to a ship at sea with the use of an aircraft. The Gabrielle Giffords is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South embarked aboard the Gabrielle Giffords for a three-week assessment to support naval integration and interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps with the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez)

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN – Culinary Specialist Seaman Kobe Norfleet and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Simone Jones, both with the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), attach a hook to an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a vertical replenishment on the flight deck of the Gabrielle Giffords Nov. 25, 2020. A VERTREP is part of a replenishment at sea evolution, where supplies are transported to a ship at sea with the use of an aircraft. The Gabrielle Giffords is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South embarked aboard the Gabrielle Giffords for a three-week assessment to support naval integration and interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps with the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez)

Photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN – Logistics Specialist Seaman Bryan Alamilla, assigned to the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), heaves line during a sea and anchor evolution as the ship makes a brief stop in Ecuador for fuel and provisions Nov. 19, 2020. Sea and anchor is the name of the evolution that prepares a sea vessel to go underway or pull into a port. The Gabrielle Giffords deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South embarked on the Gabrielle Giffords for a three-week assessment to support naval integration and interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps with the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez)

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN – Logistics Specialist Seaman Bryan Alamilla, assigned to the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10), heaves line during a sea and anchor evolution as the ship makes a brief stop in Ecuador for fuel and provisions Nov. 19, 2020. Sea and anchor is the name of the evolution that prepares a sea vessel to go underway or pull into a port. The Gabrielle Giffords deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South embarked on the Gabrielle Giffords for a three-week assessment to support naval integration and interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps with the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez)

Photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South assist with preparing to launch a rigid-hulled inflatable boat aboard the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Nov. 27, 2020. Gabrielle Giffords is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. The Marines embarked aboard the Gabrielle Giffords for a three-week assessment to support naval integration and interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps with the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez)

U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South assist with preparing to launch a rigid-hulled inflatable boat aboard the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) Nov. 27, 2020. Gabrielle Giffords is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. The Marines embarked aboard the Gabrielle Giffords for a three-week assessment to support naval integration and interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps with the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez)

Photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN – Sailors aboard the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) conduct a vertical replenishment Nov. 25, 2020. A VERTREP is part of a replenishment at sea evolution, where supplies are transported to a ship at sea with the use of an aircraft. The Gabrielle Giffords is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South embarked aboard the Gabrielle Giffords for a three-week assessment to support naval integration and interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps with the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez)

EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN – Sailors aboard the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) conduct a vertical replenishment Nov. 25, 2020. A VERTREP is part of a replenishment at sea evolution, where supplies are transported to a ship at sea with the use of an aircraft. The Gabrielle Giffords is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. U.S. Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South embarked aboard the Gabrielle Giffords for a three-week assessment to support naval integration and interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps with the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez)

Photo by Cpl. Camila Melendez

#MARFORSOUTH bids farewell to Sgt Carlos Jimenez and awarded him the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal as he completed his service in the Marine Corps. We thank you for your hard work and dedication to MARFORSOUTH, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the nation.

#MARFORSOUTH bids farewell to Sgt Carlos Jimenez and awarded him the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal as he completed his service in the Marine Corps. We thank you for your hard work and dedication to MARFORSOUTH, the U.S. Marine Corps, and the nation.

Photo by Sgt Daniel Barriospirela

#MARFORSOUTH awarded Master Sgt Cesar L. Larrea with the Meritorious Service Medal as he retires from 21 years of honorable service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Thank you for your years of dedication to the country and our Corps. Semper Fidelis, Master Sgt!

#MARFORSOUTH awarded Master Sgt Cesar L. Larrea with the Meritorious Service Medal as he retires from 21 years of honorable service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Thank you for your years of dedication to the country and our Corps. Semper Fidelis, Master Sgt!

Photo by Sgt Daniel Barriospirela

Col. Vincent Dawson, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, and Sgt. Maj. Mark Murphy, the senior enlisted advisor of SPMAGTF-SC, case the unit colors during the SPMAGTF-SC closing ceremony in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 13, 2020. The ceremony marks the end of the sixth consecutive year the Marines and Sailors formed SPMAGTF-SC to serve as the crisis response force assigned to U.S. Southern Command. SPMAGTF-SC worked within the Latin American and Caribbean region conducting dynamic force employment training, enhancing combined crisis response and humanitarian aid efforts in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. Dawson is a native of Portland, Oregon. Murphy is a native of Great Bend, Kansas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Col. Vincent Dawson, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, and Sgt. Maj. Mark Murphy, the senior enlisted advisor of SPMAGTF-SC, case the unit colors during the SPMAGTF-SC closing ceremony in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 13, 2020. The ceremony marks the end of the sixth consecutive year the Marines and Sailors formed SPMAGTF-SC to serve as the crisis response force assigned to U.S. Southern Command. SPMAGTF-SC worked within the Latin American and Caribbean region conducting dynamic force employment training, enhancing combined crisis response and humanitarian aid efforts in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. Dawson is a native of Portland, Oregon. Murphy is a native of Great Bend, Kansas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command conduct a 6-mile hike at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2020. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-SC continue to train together, building camaraderie within the unit while keeping in physical shape for their ongoing mission requirements in the Latin America and Caribbean region. The task force is prepared to deploy to the region to work alongside partner nation militaries, enhancing combined crisis response efforts in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. James A. Hall)

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command conduct a 6-mile hike at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2020. The Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-SC continue to train together, building camaraderie within the unit while keeping in physical shape for their ongoing mission requirements in the Latin America and Caribbean region. The task force is prepared to deploy to the region to work alongside partner nation militaries, enhancing combined crisis response efforts in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. James A. Hall)

Photo by SSgt James Hall

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command thank the Honduran military for their participation after a subject matter expert exchange in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Oct. 16, 2020. The U.S. Marines and U.S. Soldiers with Joint Task Force – Bravo met with Honduran information operations and national civil affairs specialists for this knowledge exchange as a continuation of the enduring partnership between the U.S and Honduras. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC have joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command thank the Honduran military for their participation after a subject matter expert exchange in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Oct. 16, 2020. The U.S. Marines and U.S. Soldiers with Joint Task Force – Bravo met with Honduran information operations and national civil affairs specialists for this knowledge exchange as a continuation of the enduring partnership between the U.S and Honduras. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC have joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

Brig. Gen. Phillip N. Frietze, the commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, addresses the Marines and Sailors of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 15, 2020. Brig. Gen. Frietze shared his guidance and mentorship with the Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-SC and commended them for their hard work and dedication. The task force is prepared to deploy to the Latin America and Caribbean region to work alongside partner nation militaries, enhancing combined crisis response efforts in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. Brig. Gen. Frietze is a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. James A. Hall)

Brig. Gen. Phillip N. Frietze, the commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, addresses the Marines and Sailors of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 15, 2020. Brig. Gen. Frietze shared his guidance and mentorship with the Marines and Sailors of SPMAGTF-SC and commended them for their hard work and dedication. The task force is prepared to deploy to the Latin America and Caribbean region to work alongside partner nation militaries, enhancing combined crisis response efforts in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. Brig. Gen. Frietze is a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. James A. Hall)

Photo by James Hall

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jesus O. Torres, an advisor with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, drags a fire hose during 612th Air Base Squadron’s annual fire muster competition at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 8, 2020. The competition tests a service member’s ability to perform basic firefighting techniques and raises awareness of Fire Prevention Week. The U.S. Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of Joint Task Force-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC have joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. Torres is a native of Miami, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Jesus O. Torres, an advisor with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, drags a fire hose during 612th Air Base Squadron’s annual fire muster competition at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 8, 2020. The competition tests a service member’s ability to perform basic firefighting techniques and raises awareness of Fire Prevention Week. The U.S. Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of Joint Task Force-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC have joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. Torres is a native of Miami, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command and service members with Joint Task Force - Bravo participate in a joint service pistol range in Zambrano, Honduras, Sept. 23, 2020. The U.S. Marines in Honduras coached JTF-Bravo service members on safety and increased their combat proficiency with the M9 pistol. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of JTF-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC has joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command and service members with Joint Task Force - Bravo participate in a joint service pistol range in Zambrano, Honduras, Sept. 23, 2020. The U.S. Marines in Honduras coached JTF-Bravo service members on safety and increased their combat proficiency with the M9 pistol. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of JTF-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC has joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin W. J. Capuli, an embarkation and logistics specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, coaches a U.S. Soldier serving with Joint Task Force - Bravo during a joint service pistol range in Zambrano, Honduras, Sept. 23, 2020. The U.S. Marines in Honduras coached JTF-Bravo service members on safety and increased their combat proficiency with the M9 pistol. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of JTF-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC has joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Benjamin W. J. Capuli, an embarkation and logistics specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, coaches a U.S. Soldier serving with Joint Task Force - Bravo during a joint service pistol range in Zambrano, Honduras, Sept. 23, 2020. The U.S. Marines in Honduras coached JTF-Bravo service members on safety and increased their combat proficiency with the M9 pistol. The Marines of SPMAGTF-SC continue to perform interagency cooperation with members of JTF-Bravo to meet mission success and work together to strengthen relationships with partner nations. A group of approximately 20 Marines from the SPMAGTF-SC has joined with JTF-Bravo in Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, in support of operations and exercises in the Latin American and Caribbean region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

Brig. Gen. Karl Pierson, the commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, present Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command with a cash prize during an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 15, 2020. Hernandez is one of three Marines awarded with winning the 4th MLG Innovation Challenge by developing a field expedient antenna that tripled the range of radio networks along with a step-by-step outline for others to use. Brig. Gen. Pierson challenged Marines to develop new and innovative technology and concepts to help further the readiness of their command, while allowing the Marines to improve upon their current equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin D. Larsen)

Brig. Gen. Karl Pierson, the commanding general of 4th Marine Logistics Group, present Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command with a cash prize during an award ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 15, 2020. Hernandez is one of three Marines awarded with winning the 4th MLG Innovation Challenge by developing a field expedient antenna that tripled the range of radio networks along with a step-by-step outline for others to use. Brig. Gen. Pierson challenged Marines to develop new and innovative technology and concepts to help further the readiness of their command, while allowing the Marines to improve upon their current equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Benjamin D. Larsen)

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Larsen

Gen Gary L. Thomas, assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, and LtGen George W. Smith Jr, the deputy commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations, U.S. Marine Corps, visited #MARFORSOUTH to discuss actions regarding the commandant of the Marine Corps’ force design restructure and planning guidance.

Gen Gary L. Thomas, assistant commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, and LtGen George W. Smith Jr, the deputy commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations, U.S. Marine Corps, visited #MARFORSOUTH to discuss actions regarding the commandant of the Marine Corps’ force design restructure and planning guidance.

Photo by Sgt. Marimar Morales

Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command's 2020 deployment has officially kicked off with the opening ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 26. SPMAGTF-SC stands ready to deploy to Latin America and the Caribbean while working alongside partner nation militaries, enhancing crisis response efforts. The unit will remain ready to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the event of a hurricane or natural disaster in region.

Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command's 2020 deployment has officially kicked off with the opening ceremony at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 26. SPMAGTF-SC stands ready to deploy to Latin America and the Caribbean while working alongside partner nation militaries, enhancing crisis response efforts. The unit will remain ready to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the event of a hurricane or natural disaster in region.

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Larsen

SPMAGTF-SC Marines demolish structures during demolition training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to enhance their capabilities with construction and deconstruction. These skills will be used for any crisis response mission during their deployment to Latin America.

SPMAGTF-SC Marines demolish structures during demolition training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to enhance their capabilities with construction and deconstruction. These skills will be used for any crisis response mission during their deployment to Latin America.

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Larsen

SPMAGTF-SC Marines operate various military vehicles during mobilization training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to validate their capabilities to rapidly and effectively deploy for any crisis response mission during their deployment to Latin America.

SPMAGTF-SC Marines operate various military vehicles during mobilization training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to validate their capabilities to rapidly and effectively deploy for any crisis response mission during their deployment to Latin America.

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin Larsen

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mark Adams with Security Cooperation Training Team 18, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, simulates a rescue scenario during a water survival training course at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Dec. 21, 2017. Adams is also a certified Red Cross lifeguard and trains his fellow Marines to strengthen their capabilities as rescue swimmers. Marines obtained their Water Survival— Advanced qualifications as part of the course. (U.S. Army photo by Maria Pinel)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Mark Adams with Security Cooperation Training Team 18, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, simulates a rescue scenario during a water survival training course at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Dec. 21, 2017. Adams is also a certified Red Cross lifeguard and trains his fellow Marines to strengthen their capabilities as rescue swimmers. Marines obtained their Water Survival— Advanced qualifications as part of the course. (U.S. Army photo by Maria Pinel)

Photo by Maria Pinel

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