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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

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

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Detachment (MARDET) embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift discuss their training plan with Guatemalan special forces officers, as part of Southern Partnership Station 2012. Swift is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of various specialty platforms to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens/Released)::r::::n::

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Detachment (MARDET) embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift discuss their training plan with Guatemalan special forces officers, as part of Southern Partnership Station 2012. Swift is deployed supporting Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of various specialty platforms to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens/Released)::r::::n::

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan B. Owens

LA UNION, El Salvador (Dec. 15, 2011) Sgt. Jhonny Agudelo assigned to Marine Corps Detachment (MARDET) embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift assists an El Salvadoran Marine adjust the front sight on his M4 rifle on Plaza De Armas firing range. The two Marine Corps are conducting a three-week training partnership as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

LA UNION, El Salvador (Dec. 15, 2011) Sgt. Jhonny Agudelo assigned to Marine Corps Detachment (MARDET) embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift assists an El Salvadoran Marine adjust the front sight on his M4 rifle on Plaza De Armas firing range. The two Marine Corps are conducting a three-week training partnership as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 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

Marines from El Salvador's 3rd Infantry wait on the firing line as U.S Marines embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift check their targets on Plaza De Armas firing range. The two Marine Corps are conducting a three-week training partnership as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Marines from El Salvador's 3rd Infantry wait on the firing line as U.S Marines embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift check their targets on Plaza De Armas firing range. The two Marine Corps are conducting a three-week training partnership as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 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

High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift is moored at De La Union pier in El Salvador. Swift is deployed in support of Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift is moored at De La Union pier in El Salvador. Swift is deployed in support of Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 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

Salvadoran Marines use a compass to help them complete a land navigation course on Plaza De Armas training area. Sgt. Mark Miller assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment (MARDET) embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift walks behind them as an observer. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three-week partnership that includes land navigation, weapons training and martial arts training, as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Salvadoran Marines use a compass to help them complete a land navigation course on Plaza De Armas training area. Sgt. Mark Miller assigned to the Marine Corps Detachment (MARDET) embarked aboard High Speed Vessel (HSV 2) Swift walks behind them as an observer. The two Marine Corps are participating in a three-week partnership that includes land navigation, weapons training and martial arts training, as part of HSV-Southern Partnership Station 2012 (HSV-SPS 12). HSV-SPS 12 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

Sgt. Gregory Holmes, assigned to the Marine detachment of High Speed Vessel Swift, holds a target while Cpl. Brad Brouwer shaves the edges of it before setting up a 25 meter weapon range. The range will be used with Marines from El Salvador as a joint service exercise, to further the service members' skills in weapons qualifications with a M-4.The Marine Corps are participating in a three-week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

Sgt. Gregory Holmes, assigned to the Marine detachment of High Speed Vessel Swift, holds a target while Cpl. Brad Brouwer shaves the edges of it before setting up a 25 meter weapon range. The range will be used with Marines from El Salvador as a joint service exercise, to further the service members' skills in weapons qualifications with a M-4.The Marine Corps are participating in a three-week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

Photo by Spc. Jennifer Grier

Sgt. Gregory Holmes and Cpl. Lucas Ottander-Todd, assigned to the Marine detachment of High Speed Vessel Swift, lay down engineer tape for lining up 25 meter targets for a weapon range at the DM3 El Salvador Army Base, La Union, El Salvador. The range will be used with Marines from El Salvador as a joint service exercise, to further the service members' skills in weapons qualifications with a M-4.The Marine Corps are participating in a three-week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

Sgt. Gregory Holmes and Cpl. Lucas Ottander-Todd, assigned to the Marine detachment of High Speed Vessel Swift, lay down engineer tape for lining up 25 meter targets for a weapon range at the DM3 El Salvador Army Base, La Union, El Salvador. The range will be used with Marines from El Salvador as a joint service exercise, to further the service members' skills in weapons qualifications with a M-4.The Marine Corps are participating in a three-week partnership as part of Southern Partnership Station 2012. SPS is an annual deployment in the U.S. Southern Command's Area of Responsibility, partnering the Caribbean and Latin America.

Photo by Spc. Jennifer Grier

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

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

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

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