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Marines from Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines stand by on a Landing Craft Utility to board the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) after a month of training on Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Marines are the ground combat element of the first Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force to operate in Marine Forces South’s area of focus. Wasp is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and embarked SCMAGTF. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer, SCMAGTF Public Affairs

Dominican airman, Cabo Parachutist Yeurys Gonzales Matos aims in on a target while conducting training with Marines from Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force. USS Wasp is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and embarked SCMAGTF. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. (U.S. Navy Photo by Ensign Jason S. Fischer/Released)

Photo by Ensign Jason S. Fischer, USS Wasp (LHD 1)/DESRON 40 Public Affairs

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 flies overhead in route to dropping off Dominican airmen who minutes later poured out of the helicopter to practice a heliborne airfield assault. USS Wasp (LHD 1) is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and embarked Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges.

Photo by Ensign Jason S. Fischer, USS Wasp (LHD 1)/DESRON 40 Public Affairs

Sgt. Brandon Price, assigned to a Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SCMAGTF) currently deployed with the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) performs a hip throw on Lance Cpl. Marcos Rivera, in front of members of the Dominican Republic military, as part of the Marine Corps. Martial Arts Program during a Theater Security Cooperation event at San Isidro Air Base. Wasp is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and embarked SCMAGTF. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Smart/Released)

Photo by MC3(SW/AW) David Smart, USS Wasp Public Affairs

Sgt. Jason W. Schulte throws Lcpl. Pattrick Tuck onboard USS Wasp (LHD 1) during combat training in Upper Vehicle Stowage Oct. 24, 2009. Wasp is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and a Security Cooperation Marine Air Ground Task Force embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew M. Rivard/Released)::r::::n::

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew M. Rivard

Hospital Corpsman Rodger Parke from Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Camp LeJeune, N.C., fires an M16A4 rifle during live fire small arms training on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). His unit is the ground combat element of the first-ever Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SCMAGTF). Wasp is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and SCMAGTF embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. ( U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Smart/Released)::r::::n::

Photo by MC3(SW/AW) David Smart

Marines from Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Camp LeJeune, N.C., draw rounds prior to conducting live fire small arms training on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The unit is the ground combat element of the first-ever Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SCMAGTF). Wasp is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and SCMAGTF embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. ( U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Smart/Released)::r::::n::

Photo by MC3(SW/AW) David Smart

Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines conduct live fire supported squad attack drills aboard Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 22. USS Wasp (LHD 1) is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and SCMAGTF embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer (RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer, SCMAGTF Public Affairs, Fox Co., 2/9

Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines conduct live fire supported squad attack drills aboard Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 22. USS Wasp (LHD 1) is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and SCMAGTF embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer (RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer, SCMAGTF Public Affairs, Fox Co., 2/9

A Marine from Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines aims in on a target while conducting live fire supported squad attack drills aboard Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 22. USS Wasp (LHD 1) is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and SCMAGTF embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer (RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer, SCMAGTF Public Affairs, Fox Co., 2/9

Machine gunners with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines provide suppressive fire while conducting live fire supported squad attack drills aboard Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 22. USS Wasp (LHD 1) is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and SCMAGTF embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer (RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer, SCMAGTF Public Affairs, Fox Co., 2/9

Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines receive a safety brief prior to commencing live fire supported squad attack drills aboard Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 22. USS Wasp (LHD 1) is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and SCMAGTF embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer (RELEASED)

Photo by Sgt. Heather Brewer, SCMAGTF Public Affairs, Fox Co. 2/9

Cpl. Aaron Ferguson, of Ocala, Fl., assigned to the "Iron Horses" of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461,fires a .50 cal machine gun in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter while Sgt. Tyler Crouch, of Pensacola, Fl., watches. HMH-461 is part of a Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force(SCMAGTF). USS Wasp (LHD 1) is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and a SCMAGTF embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Smart (RELEASED)::r::::n::

Photo by MC3(SW/AW) David Smart

Marines assigned to the "Iron Horses" of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, fire a .50 cal machine guns in a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. HMH-461 is part of a Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force(SCMAGTF). USS Wasp (LHD 1) is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and a SCMAGTF embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Smart (RELEASED)::r::::n::

Photo by MC3(SW/AW) David Smart

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the "Iron Horses" of Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 sits on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). WASP is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and a Security Cooperation Marine Air Ground Task Force embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Smart (RELEASED)

Photo by MC3(SW/AW) David Smart

Lcpl. Anthony Mariscal practices throwing techniques with fellow Marines onboard USS Wasp (LHD 1) during combat training in Upper Vehicle Stowage Oct. 24, 2009. Wasp is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and a Security Cooperation Marine Air Ground Task Force embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew M. Rivard/Released)::r::::n::

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew M. Rivard

Sailors lift their chocks above their heads to show the pilots of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to "Iron Horse" of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 that they are free to take off on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) while practicing "externals", the lifting and transport of external cargo. Wasp is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and a Security Cooperation Marine Air-Ground Task Force embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Smart (RELEASED)::r::::n::

Photo by MC3(SW/AW) David Smart

Lance Cpl. C.T. Patterson (left) Sgt. T.A. Crouch (middle) and Cpl. G.E. Maize (right) of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 take a break from work atop a CH-53E Super Stalion and watch as USS Wasp (LHD 1) conducts an underway repenishment with USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201). HMH-461 is part of a Security Cooperation Marine Air Ground Task Force (SCMGTF). WASP is currently deployed on Southern Partnership Station-Amphib with Destroyer Squadron 40 and a SCMAGTF embarked. Southern Partnership Station is part of the Partnership of the Americas Maritime Strategy that focuses on building interoperability and cooperation in the region to meet common challenges. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew M. Rivard/Released)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew M. Rivard

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