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Marine Staff Sgt. Salvador Zuniga (left) and Sgt. Oscar Lopez, Southern Partnership Station Marine detachment, assist a member of the Guatemalan 2nd Brigade Infantry on how to shoot a Galil rifle while moving as part of SPS 2013. The SPS is a 4th Fleet initiative designed to strengthen civil and maritime capabilities with regional partner nations in the Caribbean and Central and South America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt

Marine Corps Sergeant Oscar Lopez, Southern Partnership Station Marine detachment, demonstrates how to properly hold a Galil rifle to a member of the Guatemalan 2nd Brigade Infantry as part of SPS 2013. The SPS is a 4th Fleet initiative designed to strengthen civil and maritime capabilities with regional partner nations in the Caribbean and Central and South America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt

Marine Corps Sergeant Oscar Lopez, Southern Partnership Station Marine detachment, demonstrates how to properly hold a Galil rifle to the Guatemalan 2nd Brigade Infantry as part of SPS 2013. The SPS is a 4th Fleet initiative designed to strengthen civil and maritime capabilities with regional partner nations in the Caribbean and Central and South America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt

A UH-1N Huey helicopter aircrew takes off from the flight line at Santa Elena, Petén 'Base Aérea del Sur', (Air Force Base South). Four UH-1N Huey helicopter crews form HMLA 467 are part of Detachment Martillo of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and are participating in Operation Martillo. The detachment conducted a Mission Rehearsal Exercise prior to operations beginning in Guatemala. 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 crewmember with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 (HMLA-467) looks back at another aircrew during takeoff. Four UH-1N Huey helicopter crews from HMLA 467 are part of Detachment Martillo of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and are participating in Operation Martillo. The detachment conducted a Mission Rehearsal Exercise prior to operations beginning in Guatemala. 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 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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Leadership from the Amphibious Southern Partnership 2011 (A-SPS 11) mission participate in a closing ceremony to complete the subject matter expert exchanges throughout the week. SCTF is on a scheduled deployment in support of A-SPS 11. A-SPS is designed to continually strengthen bonds with partner nations and regional services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Lauren G. Randall)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Lauren G. Randall

Sgt. Christopher L. Coheley, Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialist, prepares to disarm an improvised explosive device (IED), Feb. 4. SCTF is on a scheduled deployment conducting subject matter expert exchanges in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11) The A-SPS concept is to continuously strengthen ties with partner nations and regional services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Lauren G. Randall)::r::::n::

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Lauren G. Randall

Sgt. Maj. Brett C. Sheuer, sergeant major of Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF), speaks to senior enlisted Colombian Marines during a Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education (PME) aboard Marine Infantry Training Base, Feb 4. The PME, which shared practices and experiences in leadership with officers and staff non-commisioned officers, is one of many subject matter expert exchanges conducted in Colombia over the duration of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brittany J. Kohler)::r::::n::::r::::n::

Photo by Cpl. Brittany J. Kohler

Colombian Marine Sgt. 2nd class Luis J. Rodriguez, Colombia's explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team, instructs U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin Schmicker, point man, from Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF), in tactical jungle warfare as they execute proper explosive detection on improvised explosive device (IED) lanes. SCTF is on a scheduled deployment in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11) to continue to build strong relationships with partner nations and regional services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Soukhi Forbes)

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Colombian marine 1st Sgt. Julio Rhenals, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), walks Sgt. Christopher L. Coheley, Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) EOD, through the steps of loading the barrel on the Vanguard, a robot used to confiscate improvised explosive devices (IEDs), during a subject matter expert exchange, Feb. 3. SCTF is deployed in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS11). A-SPS11 is designed to strengthen cooperative partnerships among partner nations to come together and join efforts to enhance regional maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brittany J. Kohler)::r::::n::

Photo by Cpl. Brittany J. Kohler

Master Sgt. Jeffrey A. Bratcher, Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), shows the equipment and mechanics of the Pacbot to Colombian marine 1st Sgt. C. Montoya, Feb. 3, during a subject matter expert exchange in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). The Pacbot is a remote controlled robot designed to confiscate improvised explosive devices (IEDs). A-SPS11 is designed to strengthen cooperative partnerships among partner nations to come together and join efforts to enhance regional maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brittany J. Kohler)::r::::n::

Photo by Cpl. Brittany J. Kohler

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Rubin D. Gomez, from Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) translates and demonstrates how to throw the SCTF's tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Raven, to a Colombian marine during a subject matter expert exchange in Covenas. The A-SPS concept is dedicated to the continuous effort towards regional service partnerships and improving each country’s capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Lauren G. Randall)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Lauren G. Randall

Marines and Sailors aboard Dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall head to Central and South America in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011. A-SPS 11 will provide the opportunity for joint operations between partner nations which develop and test participating regional civil and maritime services’ capabilities to respond to a variety of maritime missions while exercising lines of communication between regional security services.

Photo by Cpl. Brittany J. Kohler

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