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Brigadier General Kevin M. Iiams took the command battle colors from Sgt. Maj. James N. Calbough, sergeant major for U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, as he assumed the role of commander Jan. 7, 2016. The Marines from MARFORSOUTH hosted the senior leadership of U.S. Southern Command and other service members during an Assumption of Command ceremony. (Official Marine Corps Photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

Brigadier General Kevin M. Iiams took the command battle colors from Sgt. Maj. James N. Calbough, sergeant major for U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, as he assumed the role of commander Jan. 7, 2016. The Marines from MARFORSOUTH hosted the senior leadership of U.S. Southern Command and other service members during an Assumption of Command ceremony. (Official Marine Corps Photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

Photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine, the commanding general for 4th Marine Division, speaks to the members of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South Security-Cooperation-Team prior to their deployment to Central America. The Security Cooperation Team will focus on developing, building and sustaining partnerships, and increasing regional stability through tailor-made training to fit the unique needs of Partner Nation forces. (Official Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine, the commanding general for 4th Marine Division, speaks to the members of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South Security-Cooperation-Team prior to their deployment to Central America. The Security Cooperation Team will focus on developing, building and sustaining partnerships, and increasing regional stability through tailor-made training to fit the unique needs of Partner Nation forces. (Official Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

Photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine, the commanding general for 4th Marine Division, speaks to the members of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South Security-Cooperation-Team prior to their deployment to Central America. The Security Cooperation Team will focus on developing, building and sustaining partnerships, and increasing regional stability through tailor-made training to fit the unique needs of Partner Nation forces. (Official Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

Brigadier General Paul K. Lebidine, the commanding general for 4th Marine Division, speaks to the members of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South Security-Cooperation-Team prior to their deployment to Central America. The Security Cooperation Team will focus on developing, building and sustaining partnerships, and increasing regional stability through tailor-made training to fit the unique needs of Partner Nation forces. (Official Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes/Released)

Photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes

An AS332 Super Puma from the Brazilian Marine Corps drops role-playing refugees off during UNITAS Amphibious 2015 at Ilha de Marambaia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2015. UNITAS Amphibious helps ensure that the Marine Corps’/naval infantries of the region are postured to provide ready and relevant forces to respond to emergencies anywhere in the western hemisphere. (Photo taken by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Issac Velasquez/Released)

An AS332 Super Puma from the Brazilian Marine Corps drops role-playing refugees off during UNITAS Amphibious 2015 at Ilha de Marambaia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2015. UNITAS Amphibious helps ensure that the Marine Corps’/naval infantries of the region are postured to provide ready and relevant forces to respond to emergencies anywhere in the western hemisphere. (Photo taken by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Issac Velasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Issac Velasquez

Members of the Brazilian Marine Corps conduct an amphibious landing exercise during UNITAS Amphibious 2015 at Ilha de Marambaia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2015. UNITAS Amphibious is a multi-nation exercise designed to increase interoperability in Amphibious Operations between participating countries. (Photo taken by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Issac Velasquez/Released)

Members of the Brazilian Marine Corps conduct an amphibious landing exercise during UNITAS Amphibious 2015 at Ilha de Marambaia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2015. UNITAS Amphibious is a multi-nation exercise designed to increase interoperability in Amphibious Operations between participating countries. (Photo taken by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Issac Velasquez/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Issac Velasquez

A Mexican Marine engage targets with his M-16 service rifle alongside partner nations during UNITAS Amphibious 2015 at Ilha do Governador, Brazil, Nov. 17, 2015. Exercises like UNITAS Amphib bring together countries in the Western Hemisphere to exchange knowledge and tactics. This allows us to build more effective partnerships so we are ready to respond to any emergency. (Photo taken by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ricardo Davila/Released)

A Mexican Marine engage targets with his M-16 service rifle alongside partner nations during UNITAS Amphibious 2015 at Ilha do Governador, Brazil, Nov. 17, 2015. Exercises like UNITAS Amphib bring together countries in the Western Hemisphere to exchange knowledge and tactics. This allows us to build more effective partnerships so we are ready to respond to any emergency. (Photo taken by U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Ricardo Davila/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ricardo Davila

Pilots and crewmen from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764), 4th Marine Air Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, embark their aircraft for their 6,165 mile trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in support of UNITAS Amphibious 2015 here on Nov. 6, 2015, marking the longest movement in the MV-22B Ospreys operational history. UNITAS Amphibious is a multi-nation exercise designed to increase interoperability in Amphibious Operations and Humanitarian/Disaster Relief missions among participating countries.

Pilots and crewmen from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764), 4th Marine Air Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, embark their aircraft for their 6,165 mile trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in support of UNITAS Amphibious 2015 here on Nov. 6, 2015, marking the longest movement in the MV-22B Ospreys operational history. UNITAS Amphibious is a multi-nation exercise designed to increase interoperability in Amphibious Operations and Humanitarian/Disaster Relief missions among participating countries.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

The Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces South, Brig. Gen. Eric M. Smith, sings cadence during a motivational run with his Marines. The Marines gathered on the morning of the November 10th to commemorate the 240th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by SSgt Earnest. J. Barnes/Released)

The Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces South, Brig. Gen. Eric M. Smith, sings cadence during a motivational run with his Marines. The Marines gathered on the morning of the November 10th to commemorate the 240th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by SSgt Earnest. J. Barnes/Released)

Photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes

Brigadier General Paul J. Rock Jr., the Director for the U.S. Southern Command’s Strategy, Policy, and Plans division, cuts a piece of cake during the SOUTHCOM and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, birthday celebration Nov. 10, 2015. Service members from SOUTHCOM and MARFORSOUTH came together during a cake cutting ceremony to commemorate the 240th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by SSgt Earnest. J. Barnes/Released)

Brigadier General Paul J. Rock Jr., the Director for the U.S. Southern Command’s Strategy, Policy, and Plans division, cuts a piece of cake during the SOUTHCOM and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, birthday celebration Nov. 10, 2015. Service members from SOUTHCOM and MARFORSOUTH came together during a cake cutting ceremony to commemorate the 240th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by SSgt Earnest. J. Barnes/Released)

Photo by SSgt. Earnest J. Barnes

Brig. Gen. David Coffman, commander Marine Forces South, greets representatives from partner nations who participated in Partnership of the Americas 2014 at the Closing Ceremony aboard the Chilean ship LSDH Sargento Aldea Aug. 22, 2014. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and the United States participated in POA 2014 from Aug. 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 nations' naval infantries/marine corps.

Brig. Gen. David Coffman, commander Marine Forces South, greets representatives from partner nations who participated in Partnership of the Americas 2014 at the Closing Ceremony aboard the Chilean ship LSDH Sargento Aldea Aug. 22, 2014. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and the United States participated in POA 2014 from Aug. 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 nations' naval infantries/marine corps.

Photo by Capt. Naomi Dorren

Brig. Gen. David Coffman, commander Marine Forces South, greets representatives from partner nations who participated in Partnership of the Americas 2014 at the Closing Ceremony aboard the Chilean ship LSDH Sargento Aldea Aug. 22, 2014. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and the United States participated in POA 2014 from Aug. 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 nations' naval infantries/marine corps.

Brig. Gen. David Coffman, commander Marine Forces South, greets representatives from partner nations who participated in Partnership of the Americas 2014 at the Closing Ceremony aboard the Chilean ship LSDH Sargento Aldea Aug. 22, 2014. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and the United States participated in POA 2014 from Aug. 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 nations' naval infantries/marine corps.

Photo by Capt. Naomi Dorren

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

The Chilean ships Rancagua (LST-92), Almirante Riveros and Sargento Aldea (LSDH-91) sail alongside the Mexican ship ARM Usumacinta during Partnership of the Americas (POA) 2014. The ships are accompanied by two U.S. Marine CH-46E Sea Knights from HMM-364. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay and the United States are participating in POA 2014 from Aug. 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 Nations naval infantries/marine corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)

The Chilean ships Rancagua (LST-92), Almirante Riveros and Sargento Aldea (LSDH-91) sail alongside the Mexican ship ARM Usumacinta during Partnership of the Americas (POA) 2014. The ships are accompanied by two U.S. Marine CH-46E Sea Knights from HMM-364. Representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay and the United States are participating in POA 2014 from Aug. 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 Nations naval infantries/marine corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul Seeber/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Paul Seeber

Service members participating in Partnership of the Americas 2014 practice on/off drills on a MI-17 HIP helicopter, flown by Mexican pilots. 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.

Service members participating in Partnership of the Americas 2014 practice on/off drills on a MI-17 HIP helicopter, flown by Mexican pilots. 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 Capt. Naomi Dorren

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

The color guard, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, marches toward the reviewing stand as they retire the colors during a change of command ceremony Sept. 20. Maj. Gen. John M. Croley relinquished command of MARFORSOUTH to Brig. Gen. W. “Blake” Crowe during a ceremony at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters. MARFORSOUTH is the U. S. Marine Corps Service Component Command for U. S. Southern Command. MARFORSOUTH commands all Marine forces assigned to Commander SOUTHCOM; advises the Commander SOUTHCOM on the proper employment and support of Marine forces; conducts deployment and redeployment planning and execution of assigned, attached Marine forces, and accomplishes other operational missions as assigned. (Official Department of Defense photo by Juan Chiari//Released)

The color guard, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, marches toward the reviewing stand as they retire the colors during a change of command ceremony Sept. 20. Maj. Gen. John M. Croley relinquished command of MARFORSOUTH to Brig. Gen. W. “Blake” Crowe during a ceremony at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters. MARFORSOUTH is the U. S. Marine Corps Service Component Command for U. S. Southern Command. MARFORSOUTH commands all Marine forces assigned to Commander SOUTHCOM; advises the Commander SOUTHCOM on the proper employment and support of Marine forces; conducts deployment and redeployment planning and execution of assigned, attached Marine forces, and accomplishes other operational missions as assigned. (Official Department of Defense photo by Juan Chiari//Released)

Photo by Juan Chiari

Maj. Gen. John M. Croley (right) relinquished command of MARFORSOUTH to Brig. Gen. W. “Blake” Crowe (left) during a ceremony at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters Sept. 20. MARFORSOUTH is the U. S. Marine Corps Service Component Command for U. S. Southern Command. MARFORSOUTH commands all Marine forces assigned to Commander SOUTHCOM; advises the Commander SOUTHCOM on the proper employment and support of Marine forces; conducts deployment and redeployment planning and execution of assigned, attached Marine forces, and accomplishes other operational missions as assigned. (Official Department of Defense photo by Juan Chiari//Released)

Maj. Gen. John M. Croley (right) relinquished command of MARFORSOUTH to Brig. Gen. W. “Blake” Crowe (left) during a ceremony at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters Sept. 20. MARFORSOUTH is the U. S. Marine Corps Service Component Command for U. S. Southern Command. MARFORSOUTH commands all Marine forces assigned to Commander SOUTHCOM; advises the Commander SOUTHCOM on the proper employment and support of Marine forces; conducts deployment and redeployment planning and execution of assigned, attached Marine forces, and accomplishes other operational missions as assigned. (Official Department of Defense photo by Juan Chiari//Released)

Photo by Juan Chiari

Maj. Gen. John M. Croley stands in the reviewing area as the brass quintet from the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, plays honors during a change of command ceremony Sept. 20. Croley relinquished command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South (MARFORSOUTH) to Brig. Gen. W. “Blake” Crowe during a ceremony at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters. MARFORSOUTH is the U. S. Marine Corps Service Component Command for U. S. Southern Command. MARFORSOUTH commands all Marine forces assigned to Commander SOUTHCOM; advises the Commander SOUTHCOM on the proper employment and support of Marine forces; conducts deployment and redeployment planning and execution of assigned, attached Marine forces, and accomplishes other operational missions as assigned. (Official Department of Defense photo by Juan Chiari//Released)

Maj. Gen. John M. Croley stands in the reviewing area as the brass quintet from the Marine Corps Band New Orleans, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, plays honors during a change of command ceremony Sept. 20. Croley relinquished command of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South (MARFORSOUTH) to Brig. Gen. W. “Blake” Crowe during a ceremony at the U.S. Southern Command headquarters. MARFORSOUTH is the U. S. Marine Corps Service Component Command for U. S. Southern Command. MARFORSOUTH commands all Marine forces assigned to Commander SOUTHCOM; advises the Commander SOUTHCOM on the proper employment and support of Marine forces; conducts deployment and redeployment planning and execution of assigned, attached Marine forces, and accomplishes other operational missions as assigned. (Official Department of Defense photo by Juan Chiari//Released)

Photo by Juan Chiari

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