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U.S. Marines with the Mountain Warfare Training Center and 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, load into tactical vehicles to move to a training area in Ushuaia, Argentina, Aug. 12, 2025. This training creates opportunities for continued combined exercises with Argentine forces which aim to build upon the skills learned in these knowledge exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

U.S. Marines with the Mountain Warfare Training Center and 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, load into tactical vehicles to move to a training area in Ushuaia, Argentina, Aug. 12, 2025. This training creates opportunities for continued combined exercises with Argentine forces which aim to build upon the skills learned in these knowledge exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)

Photo by Cpl. Payton Goodrich

Lance Cpl. Justin Mcallister, infantryman from 1st Division, 23rd Marines leads a squad of Marines through a building during a training evolution designed to simulate urban combat August 20, 2014, as part of Partnership of the Americas 2014. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and the United States are participating in POA 2014 from August 11-22, 2014. This exercise is designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability, increase the combined capability to execute Amphibious Operations, Peace Support Operations, and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief missions, and further develop strong and lasting relationships the U.S. Marine Corps has established with partner nation’s naval infantries/marine corps.

Lance Cpl. Justin Mcallister, infantryman from 1st Division, 23rd Marines leads a squad of Marines through a building during a training evolution designed to simulate urban combat August 20, 2014, as part of Partnership of the Americas 2014. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and the United States are participating in POA 2014 from August 11-22, 2014. This exercise is designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability, increase the combined capability to execute Amphibious Operations, Peace Support Operations, and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief missions, and further develop strong and lasting relationships the U.S. Marine Corps has established with partner nation’s naval infantries/marine corps.

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters

U.S. Marine Sgt. Cody Heinrichsen of 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines and a Chilean Marine escort an unruly citizen August 19, 2014 during a training scenario designed to simulate a major natural disaster as part of Partnership of the Americas 2014. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and the United States are participating in POA 2014 from August 11-22, 2014. This exercise is designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability, increase the combined capability to execute Amphibious Operations, Peace Support Operations, and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief missions, and further develop strong and lasting relationships the U.S. Marine Corps has established with partner nation’s naval infantries/marine corps.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Cody Heinrichsen of 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines and a Chilean Marine escort an unruly citizen August 19, 2014 during a training scenario designed to simulate a major natural disaster as part of Partnership of the Americas 2014. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and the United States are participating in POA 2014 from August 11-22, 2014. This exercise is designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability, increase the combined capability to execute Amphibious Operations, Peace Support Operations, and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief missions, and further develop strong and lasting relationships the U.S. Marine Corps has established with partner nation’s naval infantries/marine corps.

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters

Marines from 1st Division, 23rd Marines perform a casualty evacuation drill in a simulated urban combat environment August 20, 2014, during a training evolution as part of Partnership of the Americas 2014. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and the United States are participating in POA 2014 from August 11-22, 2014. This exercise is designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability, increase the combined capability to execute Amphibious Operations, Peace Support Operations, and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief missions, and further develop strong and lasting relationships the U.S. Marine Corps has established with partner nation’s naval infantries/marine corps.

Marines from 1st Division, 23rd Marines perform a casualty evacuation drill in a simulated urban combat environment August 20, 2014, during a training evolution as part of Partnership of the Americas 2014. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and the United States are participating in POA 2014 from August 11-22, 2014. This exercise is designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability, increase the combined capability to execute Amphibious Operations, Peace Support Operations, and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief missions, and further develop strong and lasting relationships the U.S. Marine Corps has established with partner nation’s naval infantries/marine corps.

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus visited the Marines and sailors of Marine Forces South, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Civil Affairs Group, 4th Marine Logistics Group and Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 aboard the Chilean ship LSDH Sargento Aldea, August 21, 2014 in Valparaiso, Chile during Partnership of the Americas 2014. POA 14 is designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability, increase the combined capability to execute Amphibious Operations, Peace Support Operations, and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief missions, and further develop strong and lasting relationships the U.S. Marine Corps has established with partner nation’s naval infantries/marine corps.

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus visited the Marines and sailors of Marine Forces South, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Civil Affairs Group, 4th Marine Logistics Group and Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 aboard the Chilean ship LSDH Sargento Aldea, August 21, 2014 in Valparaiso, Chile during Partnership of the Americas 2014. POA 14 is designed to enhance joint and combined interoperability, increase the combined capability to execute Amphibious Operations, Peace Support Operations, and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief missions, and further develop strong and lasting relationships the U.S. Marine Corps has established with partner nation’s naval infantries/marine corps.

Photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters

Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Rimkus, a native of Chicago, Il. and corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, examines a Colombian Marine experiencing respiratory problems during the Final Exercise (FINEX) portion of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). The FINEX was a two-day peace-keeping operation in which participants showcased the previous two weeks of training during the multi-national exchange. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Rimkus, a native of Chicago, Il. and corpsman with 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, examines a Colombian Marine experiencing respiratory problems during the Final Exercise (FINEX) portion of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). The FINEX was a two-day peace-keeping operation in which participants showcased the previous two weeks of training during the multi-national exchange. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

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

Landing Craft Unit 1643 unloads Marines on the island of Marambaia off the coast of Brazil for the start of the final portion of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). The Final Exercise, which spanned two days, covered all aspects used during peacekeeping and humanitarian/disaster relief missions. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Landing Craft Unit 1643 unloads Marines on the island of Marambaia off the coast of Brazil for the start of the final portion of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). The Final Exercise, which spanned two days, covered all aspects used during peacekeeping and humanitarian/disaster relief missions. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

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

Marines from seven countries prepare to unload from a Landing Craft Unit (LCU) on the island of Marambaia, off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the Final Exercise portion of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). The FINEX was a two-day peace-keeping operation in which participants showcased the previous two weeks worth of training during the multi-national exchange. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Marines from seven countries prepare to unload from a Landing Craft Unit (LCU) on the island of Marambaia, off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the Final Exercise portion of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). The FINEX was a two-day peace-keeping operation in which participants showcased the previous two weeks worth of training during the multi-national exchange. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

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

A Brazilian Marine on point signals to his fireteam of a possible enemy sighting during a patrolling exercise of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). Patrolling, which is said to be one of the most vital training exercises, is used in every sort of conflict in any terrain, and therefore is taught with the highest level of gravity. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

A Brazilian Marine on point signals to his fireteam of a possible enemy sighting during a patrolling exercise of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). Patrolling, which is said to be one of the most vital training exercises, is used in every sort of conflict in any terrain, and therefore is taught with the highest level of gravity. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

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

Brazilian Marines use the buddy rushing technique to provide security while moving through a simulated street during a Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training exercise of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). MOUT is one of many training events covered in exercise SE09, which is designed as a transparent, multinational exchange that focuses on enhancing proficiency and interoperability between Partner Nation Marine Corps' forces. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Brazilian Marines use the buddy rushing technique to provide security while moving through a simulated street during a Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) training exercise of Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). MOUT is one of many training events covered in exercise SE09, which is designed as a transparent, multinational exchange that focuses on enhancing proficiency and interoperability between Partner Nation Marine Corps' forces. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

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

A U.S. Marine holds a belt of .762 rounds while waiting to fire the M240 Bravo machine gun during the assault course portion of exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). Marines from seven countries trained and familiarized themselves in the functions and operations of the weapon. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

A U.S. Marine holds a belt of .762 rounds while waiting to fire the M240 Bravo machine gun during the assault course portion of exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). Marines from seven countries trained and familiarized themselves in the functions and operations of the weapon. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marines from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Chile and the U.S. hone their skills on the combat rifle range at Exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09), which is hosted by the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais (CFN) Amphibious Division at the Governor’s Island Naval Complex here. The combat rifle range is one of many training events covered in exercise SE09, which is designed as a transparent, multinational exchange that focuses on enhancing proficiency and interoperability between Partner Nation Marine Corps’ forces. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Marines from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Chile and the U.S. hone their skills on the combat rifle range at Exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09), which is hosted by the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais (CFN) Amphibious Division at the Governor’s Island Naval Complex here. The combat rifle range is one of many training events covered in exercise SE09, which is designed as a transparent, multinational exchange that focuses on enhancing proficiency and interoperability between Partner Nation Marine Corps’ forces. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

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

Marines from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Chile and the U.S. hone their skills on the combat rifle range at Exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09), which is hosted by the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais (CFN) Amphibious Division at the Governor’s Island Naval Complex here. The combat rifle range is one of many training events covered in exercise SE09, which is designed as a transparent, multinational exchange that focuses on enhancing proficiency and interoperability between Partner Nation Marine Corps’ forces. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Marines from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Chile and the U.S. hone their skills on the combat rifle range at Exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09), which is hosted by the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais (CFN) Amphibious Division at the Governor’s Island Naval Complex here. The combat rifle range is one of many training events covered in exercise SE09, which is designed as a transparent, multinational exchange that focuses on enhancing proficiency and interoperability between Partner Nation Marine Corps’ forces. (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

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

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

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

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

Vice Almirante (FN) Carlos Alfredo Vicente Leitão, the Brazilian Marine Fleet Forces Commanding Officer, welcomes participants of Exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

Vice Almirante (FN) Carlos Alfredo Vicente Leitão, the Brazilian Marine Fleet Forces Commanding Officer, welcomes participants of Exercise Southern Exchange 2009 (SE09). (USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright/Released)

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

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

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

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

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