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U.S. Marine Corps military policemen with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF), demonstrate how to search a suspect after detaining them in Puerto Castillo Nov. 29. The SPMAGTF Marines consists of Marines from various commands and elements who collectively operate on a small expeditionary level in support of Amphibious Souther Partnership Station 12 (AMPHIB-SPS 12) an annual deployment of U.S. military training teams sent to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to conduct subject matter expert exchanges with partner nations and complete humanitarian projects.

U.S. Marine Corps military policemen with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF), demonstrate how to search a suspect after detaining them in Puerto Castillo Nov. 29. The SPMAGTF Marines consists of Marines from various commands and elements who collectively operate on a small expeditionary level in support of Amphibious Souther Partnership Station 12 (AMPHIB-SPS 12) an annual deployment of U.S. military training teams sent to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to conduct subject matter expert exchanges with partner nations and complete humanitarian projects.

Photo by Cpl. Josh Pettway

A member of the Guatemalan special forces shows U.S. Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) how to purify water by boiling it in prior to adding fish Nov. 28. This subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on jungle survival tactics was given to show U.S. Marines how Guatemalan special forces survive in the jungle with the absence of traditional packaged food. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

A member of the Guatemalan special forces shows U.S. Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) how to purify water by boiling it in prior to adding fish Nov. 28. This subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on jungle survival tactics was given to show U.S. Marines how Guatemalan special forces survive in the jungle with the absence of traditional packaged food. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Isaiah Sellers III

U.S. Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) cook their fish as a member of the Guatemalan special forces show their methods of cooking the fish they caught Nov. 28. This subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on jungle survival tactics were given to show U.S. Marines how Guatemalan special forces survive in the jungle with the absence of traditional packaged food. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) cook their fish as a member of the Guatemalan special forces show their methods of cooking the fish they caught Nov. 28. This subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on jungle survival tactics were given to show U.S. Marines how Guatemalan special forces survive in the jungle with the absence of traditional packaged food. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Isaiah Sellers III

A member of the Guatemalan special forces makes a hand motion to the size of fish that they can catch using a fishing line and hook to Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Nov. 28. This subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on jungle survival tactics were given to show U.S. Marines how Guatemalan special forces survive in the jungle with the absence of traditional packaged food. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

A member of the Guatemalan special forces makes a hand motion to the size of fish that they can catch using a fishing line and hook to Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Nov. 28. This subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on jungle survival tactics were given to show U.S. Marines how Guatemalan special forces survive in the jungle with the absence of traditional packaged food. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Isaiah Sellers III

A member of the Guatemalan special forces casts a piece of fishing line with a hook to share with Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) their techniques for gathering food if no packaged food is available to them on Nov. 28. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

A member of the Guatemalan special forces casts a piece of fishing line with a hook to share with Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) their techniques for gathering food if no packaged food is available to them on Nov. 28. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Isaiah Sellers III

A member of the Guatemalan special forces shows Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) the eatable part of a plant that can be consumed to sustain life in the jungles of Puetro Barrios Nov. 28. This subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on jungle survival tactics were given to show U.S. Marines how Guatemalan special forces survive in the jungle with the absence of traditional packaged food. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

A member of the Guatemalan special forces shows Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) the eatable part of a plant that can be consumed to sustain life in the jungles of Puetro Barrios Nov. 28. This subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on jungle survival tactics were given to show U.S. Marines how Guatemalan special forces survive in the jungle with the absence of traditional packaged food. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Isaiah Sellers III

A member of the Guatemalan special forces uses his machete to scrape the thorns off a branch from a plant to prepare it to be eaten by Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Nov. 28. This subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on jungle survival tactics were given to show U.S. Marines how Guatemalan special forces survive in the jungle with the absence of traditional packaged food. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

A member of the Guatemalan special forces uses his machete to scrape the thorns off a branch from a plant to prepare it to be eaten by Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) Nov. 28. This subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on jungle survival tactics were given to show U.S. Marines how Guatemalan special forces survive in the jungle with the absence of traditional packaged food. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Isaiah Sellers III

Staff Sgt. Jimmie Fernandez uses his machete to cut away at the center of a tree to gather the portion of it that can be eaten to sustain life while in the jungles of Puerto Barrios on Nov. 28. Members of the Guatemalan special forces shared their survival tactics as part of a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE). SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Staff Sgt. Jimmie Fernandez uses his machete to cut away at the center of a tree to gather the portion of it that can be eaten to sustain life while in the jungles of Puerto Barrios on Nov. 28. Members of the Guatemalan special forces shared their survival tactics as part of a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE). SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Isaiah Sellers III

U.S. Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) conduct morning physical fitness training with members of the Guatemalan special forces as part of a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on Nov. 26. Events such as these are designed to further strengthen existing partnerships with the host nation. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) conduct morning physical fitness training with members of the Guatemalan special forces as part of a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on Nov. 26. Events such as these are designed to further strengthen existing partnerships with the host nation. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Isaiah Sellers III

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (HM3) Adam Carlucci, Maritime Civil Affairs Team (MCAT) assigned to High Speed Vessel (HSV-2) Swift, distributes "Loving Hugs" stuffed animals to children at Hogar Escuela De Ninas Dona Chucha. The orphanage visit is part of Swift's HSV-Southern Partnership Station (SPS) mission. Swift has been working with military and community partners for the past three weeks to build partnerships throughout the country.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (HM3) Adam Carlucci, Maritime Civil Affairs Team (MCAT) assigned to High Speed Vessel (HSV-2) Swift, distributes "Loving Hugs" stuffed animals to children at Hogar Escuela De Ninas Dona Chucha. The orphanage visit is part of Swift's HSV-Southern Partnership Station (SPS) mission. Swift has been working with military and community partners for the past three weeks to build partnerships throughout the country.

Photo by Spc. Jennifer Grier

U.S. Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) explain the capabilities of their Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) to members of the Guatemalan special forces as part of a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on Nov. 24. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) explain the capabilities of their Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) to members of the Guatemalan special forces as part of a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on Nov. 24. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Isaiah Sellers III

U.S. Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) explain the capabilities of their Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) to members of the Guatemalan special forces as part of a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on Nov. 23. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

U.S. Marines attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) explain the capabilities of their Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) to members of the Guatemalan special forces as part of a subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) on Nov. 23. SPMAGTF is participating in Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (AMPHIB-SPS 12), an annual deployment of SMEE teams sent to U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Isaiah Sellers III

Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift observe Dominican Republic Marines and Airman during a combat rifle marksmanship exercise on San Isidro Air Base. Swift is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station 2012 an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift observe Dominican Republic Marines and Airman during a combat rifle marksmanship exercise on San Isidro Air Base. Swift is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station 2012 an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens

Sgt. Jhonny Agodelo, assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, assists Dominican Republic Marines on how to use a rifle as part of their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training San Isidro Air Base. Swift is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station 2012. Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.::r::::n::

Sgt. Jhonny Agodelo, assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, assists Dominican Republic Marines on how to use a rifle as part of their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training San Isidro Air Base. Swift is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station 2012. Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.::r::::n::

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens

Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.::r::::n::

Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.::r::::n::

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens

Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Southern Partnership Station is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens

U.S. and Domincan Republic Marines practice patrolling the road. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

U.S. and Domincan Republic Marines practice patrolling the road. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

Photo by Lt. Matthew Comer

Cpl. Bradley Brouwer, assigned to the Marine detachment of High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, demonstrates the prone position to Dominican Republic Marines. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

Cpl. Bradley Brouwer, assigned to the Marine detachment of High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, demonstrates the prone position to Dominican Republic Marines. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

Photo by Lt. Matthew Comer

A Dominican Republic Marine carries Hospitalman 3rd Class Cpl. Jorge Juarez, assigned to the Marine detachment of High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, while practicing a fireman's carry. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

A Dominican Republic Marine carries Hospitalman 3rd Class Cpl. Jorge Juarez, assigned to the Marine detachment of High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, while practicing a fireman's carry. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

Photo by Lt. Matthew Comer

Cpl. Lucas Ottander-Todd and Cpl. Bradley Brouwer, assigned to the Marine detachment of High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, works with Dominican Republic Marines on small-unit movements. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

Cpl. Lucas Ottander-Todd and Cpl. Bradley Brouwer, assigned to the Marine detachment of High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift, works with Dominican Republic Marines on small-unit movements. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

Photo by Lt. Matthew Comer

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