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Royal Saint Lucia Police Constable Irvin Alfred, the master of ceremonies during the opening ceremony of Tradewinds 2013, welcomes the participants for the exercise during his opening remarks. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)

Royal Saint Lucia Police Constable Irvin Alfred, the master of ceremonies during the opening ceremony of Tradewinds 2013, welcomes the participants for the exercise during his opening remarks. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)

Photo by MC1 (EXW) Paul Seeber

Representatives from the nations participating in Tradewinds 2013 come to the position of attention as the official party arrives to the opening ceremony. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)

Representatives from the nations participating in Tradewinds 2013 come to the position of attention as the official party arrives to the opening ceremony. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)

Photo by MC1 (EXW) Paul Seeber

Bahamian Sub-Lieutenant Edward Fritz stands in formation during the opening ceremony of Tradewinds 2013 held at the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force Academy here. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)

Bahamian Sub-Lieutenant Edward Fritz stands in formation during the opening ceremony of Tradewinds 2013 held at the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force Academy here. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)

Photo by MC1 (EXW) Paul Seeber

Mr. Vernon Francois, Commissioner of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, speaks during the opening ceremony of Tradewinds 2013. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Official Marine Corps Photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

Mr. Vernon Francois, Commissioner of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force, speaks during the opening ceremony of Tradewinds 2013. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Official Marine Corps Photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Augustine Bolanio, Director of Exercises, U.S. Marine Corps South, speaks with Saint Lucia media during the opening ceremony of Tradewinds 2013. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Official Marine Corps Photo by SSgt Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Augustine Bolanio, Director of Exercises, U.S. Marine Corps South, speaks with Saint Lucia media during the opening ceremony of Tradewinds 2013. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Official Marine Corps Photo by SSgt Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

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The Goalie for the Boys Training Centre punts the futbol after stopping the team from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oak from scoring a goal. The Boys Training Centre is sponsored by the USAID under the Juvenile Justice Reform Program. USAID’s Juvenile Justice Reform Program seeks to reduce recidivism rates among youth offenders and to increase the chances of youth who have had run-ins with the law to transform themselves into citizens who contribute positively to society. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Elvin Germain, The Boys Training Centre/Released)

The Goalie for the Boys Training Centre punts the futbol after stopping the team from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oak from scoring a goal. The Boys Training Centre is sponsored by the USAID under the Juvenile Justice Reform Program. USAID’s Juvenile Justice Reform Program seeks to reduce recidivism rates among youth offenders and to increase the chances of youth who have had run-ins with the law to transform themselves into citizens who contribute positively to society. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Elvin Germain, The Boys Training Centre/Released)

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Crewmembers from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oak pose for a photo with the victor’s, the Boys Training Centre Futbol Team, after a friendly match. The Boys Training Centre is sponsored by the USAID under the Juvenile Justice Reform Program. USAID’s Juvenile Justice Reform Program seeks to reduce recidivism rates among youth offenders and to increase the chances of youth who have had run-ins with the law to transform themselves into citizens who contribute positively to society. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Elvin Germain, The Boys Training Centre/Released)

Crewmembers from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oak pose for a photo with the victor’s, the Boys Training Centre Futbol Team, after a friendly match. The Boys Training Centre is sponsored by the USAID under the Juvenile Justice Reform Program. USAID’s Juvenile Justice Reform Program seeks to reduce recidivism rates among youth offenders and to increase the chances of youth who have had run-ins with the law to transform themselves into citizens who contribute positively to society. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Elvin Germain, The Boys Training Centre/Released)

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A team from the Boys Training Centre faces off in a friendly game of futbol with crewmembers of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oak. The Boys Training Center is sponsored by the USAID under the Juvenile Justice Reform Program. USAID’s Juvenile Justice Reform Program seeks to reduce recidivism rates among youth offenders and to increase the chances of youth who have had run-ins with the law to transform themselves into citizens who contribute positively to society. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Sgt. Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

A team from the Boys Training Centre faces off in a friendly game of futbol with crewmembers of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oak. The Boys Training Center is sponsored by the USAID under the Juvenile Justice Reform Program. USAID’s Juvenile Justice Reform Program seeks to reduce recidivism rates among youth offenders and to increase the chances of youth who have had run-ins with the law to transform themselves into citizens who contribute positively to society. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Official Marine Corps Photo by Staff Sgt. Sgt. Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Earnest J. Barnes

Mr. Vernon Francois, the Commissioner of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force and staff members and residents of the Boys Training Centre pose for a photo with representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Barbados, while holding new futbols presented by crewmembers of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oak. The Boys Training Centre is sponsored by the USAID under the Juvenile Justice Reform Program. USAID’s Juvenile Justice Reform Program seeks to reduce recidivism rates among youth offenders and to increase the chances of youth who have had run-ins with the law to transform themselves into citizens who contribute positively to society. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Elvin Germain, The Boys Training Centre/Released)

Mr. Vernon Francois, the Commissioner of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force and staff members and residents of the Boys Training Centre pose for a photo with representatives from the U.S. Embassy in Barbados, while holding new futbols presented by crewmembers of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oak. The Boys Training Centre is sponsored by the USAID under the Juvenile Justice Reform Program. USAID’s Juvenile Justice Reform Program seeks to reduce recidivism rates among youth offenders and to increase the chances of youth who have had run-ins with the law to transform themselves into citizens who contribute positively to society. Tradewinds 2013 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Elvin Germain, The Boys Training Centre/Released)

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Sergeant Chris Johnson, a squad leader with Combat Engineer Platoon, Detachment B, Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, assists an airman with the 823rd Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron in constructing the roof of a school in Ladyville, Belize during New Horizons 2013. New Horizons is a U.S. Southern Command exercise that gives U.S., Canadian and Belizean personnel an opportunity to train together in order to better meet future challenges. Personnel are providing medical and dental care, as well as constructing four educational buildings throughout Belize as part of the training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo: Courtesy photo//Released)

Sergeant Chris Johnson, a squad leader with Combat Engineer Platoon, Detachment B, Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, assists an airman with the 823rd Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron in constructing the roof of a school in Ladyville, Belize during New Horizons 2013. New Horizons is a U.S. Southern Command exercise that gives U.S., Canadian and Belizean personnel an opportunity to train together in order to better meet future challenges. Personnel are providing medical and dental care, as well as constructing four educational buildings throughout Belize as part of the training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo: Courtesy photo//Released)

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Gunnery Sgt. Robert Kendrick (right) and Lance Cpl. David Jerzewski, combat engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Detachment B, hang drywall during ceiling construction efforts at a newly constructed school in Crooked Tree, Belize. Kendrick and Jerzewski are reserve Marines who deployed to Belize to participate in New Horizons 2013. New Horizons is a U.S. Southern Command exercise that gives U.S., Canadian and Belizean personnel an opportunity to train together in order to better to meet future challenges. Personnel are providing medical and dental care, as well as constructing four educational buildings throughout Belize as part of the training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo: Courtesy photo//Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Robert Kendrick (right) and Lance Cpl. David Jerzewski, combat engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Detachment B, hang drywall during ceiling construction efforts at a newly constructed school in Crooked Tree, Belize. Kendrick and Jerzewski are reserve Marines who deployed to Belize to participate in New Horizons 2013. New Horizons is a U.S. Southern Command exercise that gives U.S., Canadian and Belizean personnel an opportunity to train together in order to better to meet future challenges. Personnel are providing medical and dental care, as well as constructing four educational buildings throughout Belize as part of the training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo: Courtesy photo//Released)

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Lance Cpl. David Jerzewski, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Detachment B, measures the gable on a school under construction to apply siding in Orange Walk, Belize during New Horizons 2013. New Horizons is a U.S. Southern Command exercise that gives U.S., Canadian and Belizean personnel an opportunity to train together in order to better meet future challenges. Personnel are providing medical and dental care, as well as constructing four educational buildings throughout Belize as part of the training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo: Courtesy photo//Released)

Lance Cpl. David Jerzewski, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Detachment B, measures the gable on a school under construction to apply siding in Orange Walk, Belize during New Horizons 2013. New Horizons is a U.S. Southern Command exercise that gives U.S., Canadian and Belizean personnel an opportunity to train together in order to better meet future challenges. Personnel are providing medical and dental care, as well as constructing four educational buildings throughout Belize as part of the training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo: Courtesy photo//Released)

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Belize Defense Force personnel perform construction on the roof of a new school in Crooked Tree, Belize in conjunction with their U.S. counterparts. A joint force including U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers from Marine Wing Support Squadrons 471 and 472 built four schools during exercise New Horizons 2013. New Horizons is a U.S. Southern Command exercise that gives U.S., Canadian and Belizean personnel an opportunity to train together in order to better meet future challenges. Personnel are providing medical and dental care, as well as constructing four educational buildings throughout Belize as part of the training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo: Courtesy photo//Released)

Belize Defense Force personnel perform construction on the roof of a new school in Crooked Tree, Belize in conjunction with their U.S. counterparts. A joint force including U.S. Marine Corps combat engineers from Marine Wing Support Squadrons 471 and 472 built four schools during exercise New Horizons 2013. New Horizons is a U.S. Southern Command exercise that gives U.S., Canadian and Belizean personnel an opportunity to train together in order to better meet future challenges. Personnel are providing medical and dental care, as well as constructing four educational buildings throughout Belize as part of the training. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo: Courtesy photo//Released)

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Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk’s family unveils a sign honoring Rusk’s service during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk’s family unveils a sign honoring Rusk’s service during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk’s family participates in a dedication ceremony in his honor at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk’s family participates in a dedication ceremony in his honor at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, commander of the United States Southern Command, applauds the family of Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, commander of the United States Southern Command, applauds the family of Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Miami-Dade Police Officer Sgt. David Dominguez speaks of his respect for Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. . Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. Dominguez was motivated to honor Rusk after being assigned a canine from the Department of Defense’s breeding program named after Rusk. CColton, the newest explosive detection dog at MIA, was certified during the ceremony.

Miami-Dade Police Officer Sgt. David Dominguez speaks of his respect for Marine Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. . Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. Dominguez was motivated to honor Rusk after being assigned a canine from the Department of Defense’s breeding program named after Rusk. CColton, the newest explosive detection dog at MIA, was certified during the ceremony.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

A Marine Corps color guard with 8th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, waits to honor Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

A Marine Corps color guard with 8th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, waits to honor Lance Cpl. Colton Rusk during a dedication ceremony at Miami International Airport May 31, 2013. Miami-Dade Police and the Transportation Security Administration memorialized Rusk, who was killed by a sniper while serving in Afghanistan as a dog handler, by naming their new canine training center in his memory. County officials also issued a proclamation making the Rusk family honorary residents of Miami-Dade County.

Photo by Sgt. Scott Schmidt

Marine Staff Sgt. Salvador Zuniga (left) and Sgt. Oscar Lopez, Southern Partnership Station Marine detachment, assist a member of the Guatemalan 2nd Brigade Infantry on how to shoot a Galil rifle while moving as part of SPS 2013. The SPS is a 4th Fleet initiative designed to strengthen civil and maritime capabilities with regional partner nations in the Caribbean and Central and South America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

Marine Staff Sgt. Salvador Zuniga (left) and Sgt. Oscar Lopez, Southern Partnership Station Marine detachment, assist a member of the Guatemalan 2nd Brigade Infantry on how to shoot a Galil rifle while moving as part of SPS 2013. The SPS is a 4th Fleet initiative designed to strengthen civil and maritime capabilities with regional partner nations in the Caribbean and Central and South America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt

Marine Corps Sergeant Oscar Lopez, Southern Partnership Station Marine detachment, demonstrates how to properly hold a Galil rifle to a member of the Guatemalan 2nd Brigade Infantry as part of SPS 2013. The SPS is a 4th Fleet initiative designed to strengthen civil and maritime capabilities with regional partner nations in the Caribbean and Central and South America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

Marine Corps Sergeant Oscar Lopez, Southern Partnership Station Marine detachment, demonstrates how to properly hold a Galil rifle to a member of the Guatemalan 2nd Brigade Infantry as part of SPS 2013. The SPS is a 4th Fleet initiative designed to strengthen civil and maritime capabilities with regional partner nations in the Caribbean and Central and South America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt

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