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U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Gary Van Orden of the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Program, listens to a lecture on the Marine Corps Planning Process during UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas 2012 on Sept. 4. UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas gives the participating multinational troops from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay an opportunity to exercise critical thinking based on realistic scenarios, reinforce essential tactics and techniques and build on a strong foundation of professional cooperation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb//Released)

U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Gary Van Orden of the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Program, listens to a lecture on the Marine Corps Planning Process during UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas 2012 on Sept. 4. UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas gives the participating multinational troops from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay an opportunity to exercise critical thinking based on realistic scenarios, reinforce essential tactics and techniques and build on a strong foundation of professional cooperation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb//Released)

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U.S. Marine Capt. John Bolt of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and Brazilian Marine Capt. Renato Franca discuss their recent classes on the Marine Corps Planning Process during UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas 2012 on Sept. 4. UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas gives the participating multinational troops from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay an opportunity to exercise critical thinking based on realistic scenarios, reinforce essential tactics and techniques and build on a strong foundation of professional cooperation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb//Released)

U.S. Marine Capt. John Bolt of 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and Brazilian Marine Capt. Renato Franca discuss their recent classes on the Marine Corps Planning Process during UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas 2012 on Sept. 4. UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas gives the participating multinational troops from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay an opportunity to exercise critical thinking based on realistic scenarios, reinforce essential tactics and techniques and build on a strong foundation of professional cooperation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb//Released)

Photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb

Ecuadorian Marine Corps Lt. Col. Angel Orellana listens to a lecture on the Marine Corps Planning Process during UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas 2012 on Sept. 4. UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas gives the participating multinational troops from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay an opportunity to exercise critical thinking based on realistic scenarios, reinforce essential tactics and techniques and build on a strong foundation of professional cooperation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb//Released)

Ecuadorian Marine Corps Lt. Col. Angel Orellana listens to a lecture on the Marine Corps Planning Process during UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas 2012 on Sept. 4. UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas gives the participating multinational troops from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay an opportunity to exercise critical thinking based on realistic scenarios, reinforce essential tactics and techniques and build on a strong foundation of professional cooperation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb//Released)

Photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb

A UH-1N Huey helicopter aircrew takes off from the flight line at Santa Elena, Petén 'Base Aérea del Sur', (Air Force Base South). Four UH-1N Huey helicopter crews form HMLA 467 are part of Detachment Martillo of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and are participating in Operation Martillo. The detachment conducted a Mission Rehearsal Exercise prior to operations beginning in Guatemala. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

A UH-1N Huey helicopter aircrew takes off from the flight line at Santa Elena, Petén 'Base Aérea del Sur', (Air Force Base South). Four UH-1N Huey helicopter crews form HMLA 467 are part of Detachment Martillo of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and are participating in Operation Martillo. The detachment conducted a Mission Rehearsal Exercise prior to operations beginning in Guatemala. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

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A UH-1N Huey crewmember with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) looks back at another aircrew during takeoff. Four UH-1N Huey helicopter crews from HMLA 467 are part of Detachment Martillo of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and are participating in Operation Martillo. The detachment conducted a Mission Rehearsal Exercise prior to operations beginning in Guatemala. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

A UH-1N Huey crewmember with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) looks back at another aircrew during takeoff. Four UH-1N Huey helicopter crews from HMLA 467 are part of Detachment Martillo of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and are participating in Operation Martillo. The detachment conducted a Mission Rehearsal Exercise prior to operations beginning in Guatemala. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

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A U.S. Marine Corps engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS 274) cuts a piece of 2 x 4 plywood while conducting installation improvements at Santa Elena, Petén 'Base Aérea del Sur', (Air Force Base South). The engineers with MWSS 274 are attached to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South’s Detachment Martillo. Elements of the squadron, along with other units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and MARFORSOUTH are participating in Operation Martillo. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

A U.S. Marine Corps engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS 274) cuts a piece of 2 x 4 plywood while conducting installation improvements at Santa Elena, Petén 'Base Aérea del Sur', (Air Force Base South). The engineers with MWSS 274 are attached to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South’s Detachment Martillo. Elements of the squadron, along with other units from II Marine Expeditionary Force and MARFORSOUTH are participating in Operation Martillo. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

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Marines from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) unload a UH-1N Huey helicopter. Four UH-1N Huey helicopters from HMLA-467 and crews will be participating in Operation Martillo. The crews and aircraft are attached to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South for the duration of the deployment and will be used for detection and monitoring. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

Marines from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) unload a UH-1N Huey helicopter. Four UH-1N Huey helicopters from HMLA-467 and crews will be participating in Operation Martillo. The crews and aircraft are attached to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South for the duration of the deployment and will be used for detection and monitoring. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

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Marines with Detachment Martillo talk to one another while setting up communication equipment on the Fuerza Espesciales Naval’s 32-foot Boston Whaler Justice boats. The FEN is a section of the Guatemalan Navy special operations. The Marines with the detachment have been working with the FEN and other units within the Guatemalan military over recent weeks to coordinate for their part in Operation Martillo. Detachment Martillo, under operational control of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, is comprised of a number of units from II Marine Expeditionary Force. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

Marines with Detachment Martillo talk to one another while setting up communication equipment on the Fuerza Espesciales Naval’s 32-foot Boston Whaler Justice boats. The FEN is a section of the Guatemalan Navy special operations. The Marines with the detachment have been working with the FEN and other units within the Guatemalan military over recent weeks to coordinate for their part in Operation Martillo. Detachment Martillo, under operational control of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, is comprised of a number of units from II Marine Expeditionary Force. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

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A UH-1N Huey helicopter crew prepares for takeoff shortly after arriving to here. The aircraft from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) are assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing based in Cherry Point, N.C. The crews and aircraft are attached to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South for the duration of the operation and will be used for detection and monitoring. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

A UH-1N Huey helicopter crew prepares for takeoff shortly after arriving to here. The aircraft from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) are assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing based in Cherry Point, N.C. The crews and aircraft are attached to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South for the duration of the operation and will be used for detection and monitoring. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

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Four UH-1N Huey helicopters embarked aboard a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy are being used in support of Operation Martillo. The aircraft from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) are assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing based in Cherry Point, N.C. The crews and aircraft are attached to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South for the duration of the deployment and will be used for detection and monitoring. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

Four UH-1N Huey helicopters embarked aboard a Lockheed C-5 Galaxy are being used in support of Operation Martillo. The aircraft from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) are assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing based in Cherry Point, N.C. The crews and aircraft are attached to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South for the duration of the deployment and will be used for detection and monitoring. Operation Martillo is an operation led by Joint-Interagency Task Force-South, of the U.S. Southern Command, and is designed to help stem the flow of narcotics through Central America and its Pacific and Caribbean coasts by denying transnational criminal organizations littorals used for illicit trafficking. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo//Released)

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(Pictured from left to right) Master Gunnery Sgt. Ramon Reyes, the Traditional Commander Activities Coordinator, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, Brig. Gen. Luis Gomez Vasquez, Commandant of the Colombian Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. William F. Fitzgerald, Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Forces, South and Sgt. Maj. Antonio Perez Duran (Ret.), former Sergeant Major of the Colombian Marine Corps, pose for a photo after Reyes and Fitzgerald were awarded the Colombian Marine Corps' Distinguished Service Medal during a ceremony at the Batallón de Seguridad de Infantería de Marina (BASEGIM), the Colombian Marine Corps’ Security Battalion Headquarters Base here.

(Pictured from left to right) Master Gunnery Sgt. Ramon Reyes, the Traditional Commander Activities Coordinator, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, Brig. Gen. Luis Gomez Vasquez, Commandant of the Colombian Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. William F. Fitzgerald, Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Forces, South and Sgt. Maj. Antonio Perez Duran (Ret.), former Sergeant Major of the Colombian Marine Corps, pose for a photo after Reyes and Fitzgerald were awarded the Colombian Marine Corps' Distinguished Service Medal during a ceremony at the Batallón de Seguridad de Infantería de Marina (BASEGIM), the Colombian Marine Corps’ Security Battalion Headquarters Base here.

Photo by Staff Sgt. David Hercher

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Jorge Juarez, left, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), watches and advises Guatemalan army Col. Luis Francisco Juarez, the commander of the Gen. Felipe Cruz Paratrooper Base, before shooting his weapon on a 25-meter range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

U.S. Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Jorge Juarez, left, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), watches and advises Guatemalan army Col. Luis Francisco Juarez, the commander of the Gen. Felipe Cruz Paratrooper Base, before shooting his weapon on a 25-meter range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Jennifer Grier

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Lucas Helms and U.S. Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Jorge Juarez, both assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), take a look at an M4 carbine with Guatemalan army Col. Luis Francisco Juarez, the commander of the Gen. Felipe Cruz Paratrooper Base, in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Lucas Helms and U.S. Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Jorge Juarez, both assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), take a look at an M4 carbine with Guatemalan army Col. Luis Francisco Juarez, the commander of the Gen. Felipe Cruz Paratrooper Base, in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Jennifer Grier

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gregory Holmes, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), pulls a 25-meter target off its post to show a Guatemalan paratrooper his results in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gregory Holmes, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), pulls a 25-meter target off its post to show a Guatemalan paratrooper his results in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Jennifer Grier

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gregory Holmes, left, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), shows a Guatemalan paratrooper his results from shooting on a 25-meter target range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gregory Holmes, left, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), shows a Guatemalan paratrooper his results from shooting on a 25-meter target range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Jennifer Grier

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gregory Holmes, left, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), gives instructions to a Guatemalan paratrooper before shooting his weapon on a 25-meter range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gregory Holmes, left, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), gives instructions to a Guatemalan paratrooper before shooting his weapon on a 25-meter range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Jennifer Grier

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jhonny Agudelo, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), waits to give instructions to Guatemalan paratroopers before they shoot their weapons on a 25-meter range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jhonny Agudelo, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), waits to give instructions to Guatemalan paratroopers before they shoot their weapons on a 25-meter range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012, during High Speed Vessel-Southern Partnership Station (HSV-SPS) 2012. HSV-SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Jennifer Grier

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jhonny Agudelo, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked on high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), walks with Guatemalan paratroopers at a 25-meter shooting range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012. The Marines were supervising the paratroopers as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jhonny Agudelo, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked on high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), walks with Guatemalan paratroopers at a 25-meter shooting range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012. The Marines were supervising the paratroopers as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Jennifer Grier

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Garival Perez, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked on high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), briefs Guatemalan paratroopers at a 25-meter shooting range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012. The Marines were supervising the paratroopers as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Garival Perez, assigned to the Marine detachment embarked on high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2), briefs Guatemalan paratroopers at a 25-meter shooting range in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, Jan. 11, 2012. The Marines were supervising the paratroopers as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.

Photo by SPC Jennifer Grier

2nd Lt. Lucas Helms, officer in charge of the Marine detachment aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, oversees two Guatemalan paratroopers practicing handgun disarming methods. The exercise was part of a 10-day subject matter expert exchange between Guatemalan and U.S. service members during HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS is an annual deployment to build partnerships in the Caribbean and Latin America.

2nd Lt. Lucas Helms, officer in charge of the Marine detachment aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, oversees two Guatemalan paratroopers practicing handgun disarming methods. The exercise was part of a 10-day subject matter expert exchange between Guatemalan and U.S. service members during HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS is an annual deployment to build partnerships in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Photo by Lt. Matthew Comer

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