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KEY WEST, Fla. (April 26, 2013) Adm. Sinclair Harris, commander of U.S. 4th Fleet, launches a Puma unmanned aerial vehicle during the at-sea demonstration and flight testing for future Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations aboard the Military Sealift Command-chartered vessel HSV 2 Swift. Stock Photo

RMPCGC9W–KEY WEST, Fla. (April 26, 2013) Adm. Sinclair Harris, commander of U.S. 4th Fleet, launches a Puma unmanned aerial vehicle during the at-sea demonstration and flight testing for future Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations aboard the Military Sealift Command-chartered vessel HSV 2 Swift.

Panama (Sept. 18, 2013) The guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) enters the Gatun Locks on the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal during Operation Martillo, a counter transnational organized crime operation. Rentz is returning to the eastern Pacific Stock Photo

RMDEXKY7–Panama (Sept. 18, 2013) The guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) enters the Gatun Locks on the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal during Operation Martillo, a counter transnational organized crime operation. Rentz is returning to the eastern Pacific

SAN DIEGO (APRIL 10, 2014)- A Sailor assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) gets one last hug from his loved ones before departing on a scheduled deployment. The McClusky is expected to play an integral part in counter-transnational organized crime mission Operation Martillo. Stock Photo

RMPCH469–SAN DIEGO (APRIL 10, 2014)- A Sailor assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) gets one last hug from his loved ones before departing on a scheduled deployment. The McClusky is expected to play an integral part in counter-transnational organized crime mission Operation Martillo.

Spc. Rolando Rojas (right) observes as a Honduran soldier trains with his working dog. Rojas is with the San Antonio-based 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, which is conducting the training to enhance the Honduran Army’s ability to counter transnational organized crime (CTOC). 36th Infantry Division Soldiers of the Texas Army National Guard are spending four months in Central America creating a knowledgeable and trained force that is able to detect, disrupt and detain illicit trafficking across the region. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Randall Stillinger) Task Force Alamo trains Honduran Arm Stock Photo

RMHEPHNP–Spc. Rolando Rojas (right) observes as a Honduran soldier trains with his working dog. Rojas is with the San Antonio-based 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment, which is conducting the training to enhance the Honduran Army’s ability to counter transnational organized crime (CTOC). 36th Infantry Division Soldiers of the Texas Army National Guard are spending four months in Central America creating a knowledgeable and trained force that is able to detect, disrupt and detain illicit trafficking across the region. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Randall Stillinger) Task Force Alamo trains Honduran Arm

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb Love, right, a military policeman with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Gr Stock Photo

RME1HE0X–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb Love, right, a military policeman with Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Gr

Members of the 13 partner nations that participated in Tradewinds 2014 hold their respective country's flag before the closing ceremonies for the exercise aboard Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic, June 25, 2014. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to improve partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian aid and disaster response operations capacity and was held from June 16 through June 25. Thirteen partner nations participated in the exercise that is designed to promote interoperability and multinational relationships thr Stock Photo

RMHF2931–Members of the 13 partner nations that participated in Tradewinds 2014 hold their respective country's flag before the closing ceremonies for the exercise aboard Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic, June 25, 2014. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to improve partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian aid and disaster response operations capacity and was held from June 16 through June 25. Thirteen partner nations participated in the exercise that is designed to promote interoperability and multinational relationships thr

Lt. Ernest Richards of the Jamaica Defense Force delivers his range safety brief to members of other partner nations while on the range during the range management phase of Exercise Tradewinds 2014. The Marines of 4th Law Enforcement Battalion teamed up with the soldiers from the Royal Canadian Army to train 13 Caribbean partner nations during Exercise Tradewinds 2014 aboard Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions, humanitarian aid and disaster response o Stock Photo

RMHF28HR–Lt. Ernest Richards of the Jamaica Defense Force delivers his range safety brief to members of other partner nations while on the range during the range management phase of Exercise Tradewinds 2014. The Marines of 4th Law Enforcement Battalion teamed up with the soldiers from the Royal Canadian Army to train 13 Caribbean partner nations during Exercise Tradewinds 2014 aboard Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions, humanitarian aid and disaster response o

Water purification soldiers with Company A, 148th Brigade Support Battalion prepare a water distribution bag for storage at Exercise Tradewinds 2014, June 22. The Army National Guard teamed up with the Marines of 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, the Royal Canadian Army to train 13 Caribbean partner nations during Exercise Tradewinds 2014 aboard Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions, humanitarian aid and disaster response operations capacity. The ultimate Stock Photo

RMHF28T3–Water purification soldiers with Company A, 148th Brigade Support Battalion prepare a water distribution bag for storage at Exercise Tradewinds 2014, June 22. The Army National Guard teamed up with the Marines of 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, the Royal Canadian Army to train 13 Caribbean partner nations during Exercise Tradewinds 2014 aboard Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions, humanitarian aid and disaster response operations capacity. The ultimate

Members partner nations prepare to compete in tug-of-war during a squad competition aboard Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic, June 24, 2014. The squad competition was part of exercise Tradewinds 2014 where the U.S. and 13 partner nations were divided up into 12 teams tparticipate. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to improve partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian aid and disaster response operations capacity and was held from June 16 through June 25. The exercise is also designed to promote interoperability and mu Stock Photo

RMHF28XY–Members partner nations prepare to compete in tug-of-war during a squad competition aboard Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic, June 24, 2014. The squad competition was part of exercise Tradewinds 2014 where the U.S. and 13 partner nations were divided up into 12 teams tparticipate. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to improve partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian aid and disaster response operations capacity and was held from June 16 through June 25. The exercise is also designed to promote interoperability and mu

Regional Security System (RSS) police respond to a mock prison riot at Camp Crabbs June 6. The simulated riot is part of a disaster response exercise to test local emergency services, Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, and RSS members in search and rescue, medical triage, and security procedures as part of Tradewinds 2014. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo b Stock Photo

RMHFDAHA–Regional Security System (RSS) police respond to a mock prison riot at Camp Crabbs June 6. The simulated riot is part of a disaster response exercise to test local emergency services, Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, and RSS members in search and rescue, medical triage, and security procedures as part of Tradewinds 2014. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo b

Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force (ABDF) Coast Guard transport a volunteer portraying a plane crash victim during a training exercise here on June 4. The ABDF tested their emergency and mass casualty response capabilities during a simulated plane crash exercise as part of Tradewinds 2014. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Chelsea Barbe Stock Photo

RMHF275A–Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force (ABDF) Coast Guard transport a volunteer portraying a plane crash victim during a training exercise here on June 4. The ABDF tested their emergency and mass casualty response capabilities during a simulated plane crash exercise as part of Tradewinds 2014. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Chelsea Barbe

SAN DIEGO (APRIL 10, 2014)- A Sailor assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) gets one last kiss from his loved ones before departing on a scheduled deployment. The McClusky is expected to play an integral part in counter-transnational organized crime mission Operation Martillo. Stock Photo

RMPCH46A–SAN DIEGO (APRIL 10, 2014)- A Sailor assigned to the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) gets one last kiss from his loved ones before departing on a scheduled deployment. The McClusky is expected to play an integral part in counter-transnational organized crime mission Operation Martillo.

WEST, Florida (April 23, 2013) A tethered TIF-25K aerostat is positioned on the Military Sealift Command high-speed vessel Swift (HSV 2) to be tested and evaluated at sea for use in future Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet. Stock Photo

RMPAEY2A–WEST, Florida (April 23, 2013) A tethered TIF-25K aerostat is positioned on the Military Sealift Command high-speed vessel Swift (HSV 2) to be tested and evaluated at sea for use in future Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet.

Ordinary Seaman Jeremie Vyphus, an engineer with the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard, adjusts the life jacket of a volunteer during a training exercise here on June 4. The volunteer, a lifeguard with the Ministry of Tourism, portrayed a casualty during a mock plane crash to assist the ABDF in training their emergency response teams as a part of Tradewinds 2014. Tradewinds is a joint, combined, exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduc Stock Photo

RMHF275D–Ordinary Seaman Jeremie Vyphus, an engineer with the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard, adjusts the life jacket of a volunteer during a training exercise here on June 4. The volunteer, a lifeguard with the Ministry of Tourism, portrayed a casualty during a mock plane crash to assist the ABDF in training their emergency response teams as a part of Tradewinds 2014. Tradewinds is a joint, combined, exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduc

WEST, Florida (April 23, 2013) The Military Sealift Command high-speed vessel Swift (HSV 2) and a tethered TIF-25K aerostat are moored at Mole Pier at Naval Air Station Key West prior to at sea testing for future Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet. Stock Photo

RMPAEY2C–WEST, Florida (April 23, 2013) The Military Sealift Command high-speed vessel Swift (HSV 2) and a tethered TIF-25K aerostat are moored at Mole Pier at Naval Air Station Key West prior to at sea testing for future Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet.

Members of the Belize Special Assignment Group provide security while conducting a simulated raid on an overtaken hangar during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training and logistical support for Phase II Stock Photo

RMPXKN0C–Members of the Belize Special Assignment Group provide security while conducting a simulated raid on an overtaken hangar during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training and logistical support for Phase II

Lifeguards from the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism wait in line before participating in a mass casualty exercise here on June 4. The lifeguards, who acted as casualties in a mock plane crash exercise, assisted the Antigua Barbuda Defense Force Coast Guard in search and rescue training as part of Tradewinds 2014. Tradewinds is a joint, combined, exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo by U.S. Army Stock Photo

RMHF2758–Lifeguards from the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism wait in line before participating in a mass casualty exercise here on June 4. The lifeguards, who acted as casualties in a mock plane crash exercise, assisted the Antigua Barbuda Defense Force Coast Guard in search and rescue training as part of Tradewinds 2014. Tradewinds is a joint, combined, exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo by U.S. Army

Lt. j.g. Dennis Bradford, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, awaits future instruction as the U.S. flag bearer during a closing ceremony practice for Tradewinds 2014 at Camp Blizzard June 10. Eleven Caribbean nations joined the United States and Canada to participate in the first phase of the exercise. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Comm Stock Photo

RMHFDAH0–Lt. j.g. Dennis Bradford, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, awaits future instruction as the U.S. flag bearer during a closing ceremony practice for Tradewinds 2014 at Camp Blizzard June 10. Eleven Caribbean nations joined the United States and Canada to participate in the first phase of the exercise. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Comm

A member of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force observes a hallway while conducting a simulated raid on an overtaken hangar during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training and logistical support for Phas Stock Photo

RMPXKN03–A member of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force observes a hallway while conducting a simulated raid on an overtaken hangar during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training and logistical support for Phas

Lt. j.g. Dennis Bradford, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, participates in the closing ceremony for Tradewinds 2014, Phase I, as the U.S. flag bearer at Camp Blizzard June 10. Eleven Caribbean nations joined the United States and Canada to participate in the first phase of the exercise. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Speci Stock Photo

RMHFDAH1–Lt. j.g. Dennis Bradford, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville, participates in the closing ceremony for Tradewinds 2014, Phase I, as the U.S. flag bearer at Camp Blizzard June 10. Eleven Caribbean nations joined the United States and Canada to participate in the first phase of the exercise. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Speci

The Raven Aerostar team recovers a TIF-25K Aerostat aboard the Military Sealift Command-chartered high-speed vessel Swift (HSV 2) for use during Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations. The Aerostat is being tested and evaluated to be used in future C-TOC operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released) Stock Photo

RMHEBP38–The Raven Aerostar team recovers a TIF-25K Aerostat aboard the Military Sealift Command-chartered high-speed vessel Swift (HSV 2) for use during Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations. The Aerostat is being tested and evaluated to be used in future C-TOC operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

More than 2,123 pounds of cocaine were seized from this fishing vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean by U.S. Coast Guard and Navy personnel aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46). The sailors and Coast Guardsman are conducting counter-transnational organized crime operations as part of Operation Martillo. (U.S. Navy photo/Released) Cocaine seized by Coast Guard, Navy 130810-N-ZZ999-003 Stock Photo

RMHFB31X–More than 2,123 pounds of cocaine were seized from this fishing vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean by U.S. Coast Guard and Navy personnel aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46). The sailors and Coast Guardsman are conducting counter-transnational organized crime operations as part of Operation Martillo. (U.S. Navy photo/Released) Cocaine seized by Coast Guard, Navy 130810-N-ZZ999-003

A crane lifts tethering apparatus aboard the Military Sealift Command high-speed vessel Swift (HSV 2) to be used during aerostat testing while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet. The aerostat will be tested and evaluated to be used in future Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/released) HSV 2 at Naval Station Key West 130422-N-IC228-002 Stock Photo

RMHFC41N–A crane lifts tethering apparatus aboard the Military Sealift Command high-speed vessel Swift (HSV 2) to be used during aerostat testing while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet. The aerostat will be tested and evaluated to be used in future Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/released) HSV 2 at Naval Station Key West 130422-N-IC228-002

Sgt. Jason Drager, a public affairs specialist with the Nebraska Army National Guard’s 111th Public Affairs Detachment, shows a local Grenadian boy his photos during Tradewinds 2016, June 11, near Grenville, Grenada. Tradewinds 2016 is a joint combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Showing photos to local boy 160611-Z-BY260-085 Stock Photo

RMHF41RK–Sgt. Jason Drager, a public affairs specialist with the Nebraska Army National Guard’s 111th Public Affairs Detachment, shows a local Grenadian boy his photos during Tradewinds 2016, June 11, near Grenville, Grenada. Tradewinds 2016 is a joint combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Showing photos to local boy 160611-Z-BY260-085

U.S. Marine Maj. Bethany Peterson, Combat Logistics Battalion 23 detachment officer in charge, claps after a speech during the closing ceremony for Phase II of Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is designed to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines provided training and logistical support for Phase II of Tradewinds. Stock Photo

RMPXKRW4–U.S. Marine Maj. Bethany Peterson, Combat Logistics Battalion 23 detachment officer in charge, claps after a speech during the closing ceremony for Phase II of Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is designed to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines provided training and logistical support for Phase II of Tradewinds.

Special forces from Trinidad and Tobago attend the Human Rights Awareness class in Belize City, Belize before Jungle training as part of Phase II of Tradewinds 2015. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Tradewinds 2015 150615-M-NX410-051 Stock Photo

RMHF3D7K–Special forces from Trinidad and Tobago attend the Human Rights Awareness class in Belize City, Belize before Jungle training as part of Phase II of Tradewinds 2015. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Tradewinds 2015 150615-M-NX410-051

Members of the Belize Defence Force and Mexican Marines prepare to enter a room while conducting a simulated raid on an overtaken hangar during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training and logistical suppo Stock Photo

RMPXKN08–Members of the Belize Defence Force and Mexican Marines prepare to enter a room while conducting a simulated raid on an overtaken hangar during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training and logistical suppo

Special forces from Trinidad attend the Human Rights Awareness class in Belize City, Belize before Jungle training as part of Phase II of Tradewinds 2015. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Tradewinds 2015 150615-M-NX410-057 Stock Photo

RMHF3D7N–Special forces from Trinidad attend the Human Rights Awareness class in Belize City, Belize before Jungle training as part of Phase II of Tradewinds 2015. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberly Aguirre/Released) Tradewinds 2015 150615-M-NX410-057

140509-N-MB306-157 SAN DIEGO (May 9, 2014) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) departs San Diego for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 4th fleet area of responsibility. Vandegrift will play an integral part in the counter-transnational organized crime mission Operation Martillo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released) USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) leaving San Diego in May 2014 Stock Photo

RMHG1YGH–140509-N-MB306-157 SAN DIEGO (May 9, 2014) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) departs San Diego for a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 4th fleet area of responsibility. Vandegrift will play an integral part in the counter-transnational organized crime mission Operation Martillo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Bell/Released) USS Vandegrift (FFG-48) leaving San Diego in May 2014

Civilian contractors aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2) recover a TIF-25K aerostat during counter-transnational organized crime (C-TOC) operations as part of Operation Martillo May 2, 2013, in the Caribbean Sea. The aerostat was being tested and evaluated for use in future C-TOC operations. Operation Martillo is a joint, interagency and multinational collaborative effort to deny transnational criminal organizations air and maritime access to the littoral regions of the Central American isthmus. Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt Stock Photo

RMHE743T–Civilian contractors aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2) recover a TIF-25K aerostat during counter-transnational organized crime (C-TOC) operations as part of Operation Martillo May 2, 2013, in the Caribbean Sea. The aerostat was being tested and evaluated for use in future C-TOC operations. Operation Martillo is a joint, interagency and multinational collaborative effort to deny transnational criminal organizations air and maritime access to the littoral regions of the Central American isthmus. Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt

130426-F-WH920-071 UNDERWAY (April 26, 2013) Rear Adm. Sinclair Harris, U.S. 4th Fleet commander, observes the Raven Aerostar team launch a TIF-25K Aerostat on Military Sealift Command-chartered vessel HSV 2 Swift (HSV 2) for use during Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations. The Aerostat is being tested and evaluated to be used in future C-TOC operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released) Stock Photo

RMHEBP37–130426-F-WH920-071 UNDERWAY (April 26, 2013) Rear Adm. Sinclair Harris, U.S. 4th Fleet commander, observes the Raven Aerostar team launch a TIF-25K Aerostat on Military Sealift Command-chartered vessel HSV 2 Swift (HSV 2) for use during Operation Martillo counter transnational organized crime operations. The Aerostat is being tested and evaluated to be used in future C-TOC operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hyatt/Released)

BELIZE HARBOR, Belize, (June 17, 2015) Lt. Cmdr. Hugo Bautista, executive officer, with the assistance of his bridge team and pilots from the Port of Belize, prepare to get underway on board the Mexican navy ship, Independencia, in support of maritime training operations during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S.Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Me Stock Photo

RMHFCC39–BELIZE HARBOR, Belize, (June 17, 2015) Lt. Cmdr. Hugo Bautista, executive officer, with the assistance of his bridge team and pilots from the Port of Belize, prepare to get underway on board the Mexican navy ship, Independencia, in support of maritime training operations during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S.Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Me

Members of the United States military and personnel from 19 Caribbean partner nations remove debris from Keys Beach in St. Kitts and Nevis, June 8. The cleanup joined Tradewinds 2015 participants with local Agonar Youth Volunteers to preserve the beauty of the area. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christian Patterson) Trad Stock Photo

RMHF3CMA–Members of the United States military and personnel from 19 Caribbean partner nations remove debris from Keys Beach in St. Kitts and Nevis, June 8. The cleanup joined Tradewinds 2015 participants with local Agonar Youth Volunteers to preserve the beauty of the area. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christian Patterson) Trad

Service members from Belize, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Mexican Marines cross an intersection while conducting a simulated raid on an overtaken hangar during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training Stock Photo

RMPXKMYX–Service members from Belize, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Mexican Marines cross an intersection while conducting a simulated raid on an overtaken hangar during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training

RMHF3CM5–Members of the United States military and personnel from 19 Caribbean partner nations remove debris from Keys Beach in St. Kitts and Nevis, June 8. The cleanup joined Tradewinds 2015 participants with local Agonar Youth Volunteers to preserve the beauty of the area. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christian Patterson) Tra

Royal Grenada Police Force Lance Cpl. Vincent Richards inspects a vehicle for contraband at a vehicle check point during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. The overall objective of Tradewinds, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise, is to enhance the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and counter transnational organized crime. U.S. Marines are providing training and logistical support for phase II of the exercise. Stock Photo

RMPXKN1P–Royal Grenada Police Force Lance Cpl. Vincent Richards inspects a vehicle for contraband at a vehicle check point during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. The overall objective of Tradewinds, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise, is to enhance the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and counter transnational organized crime. U.S. Marines are providing training and logistical support for phase II of the exercise.

RMHF3CM7–Members of the United States military and personnel from 19 Caribbean partner nations remove debris from Keys Beach in St. Kitts and Nevis, June 8. The cleanup joined Tradewinds 2015 participants with local Agonar Youth Volunteers to preserve the beauty of the area. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christian Patterson) Tra

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, 4th Marine Logistics Group, work alongside Mexican Marines at Carenage Boy Government Primary School as part of a community relations event during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 16, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Marines with CLB 23 are providing training Stock Photo

RMPXKRC9–U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, 4th Marine Logistics Group, work alongside Mexican Marines at Carenage Boy Government Primary School as part of a community relations event during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 16, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Marines with CLB 23 are providing training

RMHF3CM8–Members of the United States military and personnel from 19 Caribbean partner nations remove debris from Keys Beach in St. Kitts and Nevis, June 8. The cleanup joined Tradewinds 2015 participants with local Agonar Youth Volunteers to preserve the beauty of the area. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christian Patterson) Tra

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, 4th Marine Logistics Group, plant a tree with a student at Carenage Boy Government Primary School for a community relations event during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 16, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise aimed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. CLB-23 Marines are pro Stock Photo

RMPXMJCR–Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, 4th Marine Logistics Group, plant a tree with a student at Carenage Boy Government Primary School for a community relations event during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 16, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise aimed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. CLB-23 Marines are pro

RMHF3CMB–Members of the United States military and personnel from 19 Caribbean partner nations remove debris from Keys Beach in St. Kitts and Nevis, June 8. The cleanup joined Tradewinds 2015 participants with local Agonar Youth Volunteers to preserve the beauty of the area. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christian Patterson) Tra

Service members from Belize, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Mexican Marines discuss the objective before conducting a simulated raid on a hangar during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training and logis Stock Photo

RMPXKMYA–Service members from Belize, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Mexican Marines discuss the objective before conducting a simulated raid on a hangar during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training and logis

RMHF3CM6–Members of the United States military and personnel from 19 Caribbean partner nations remove debris from Keys Beach in St. Kitts and Nevis, June 8. The cleanup joined Tradewinds 2015 participants with local Agonar Youth Volunteers to preserve the beauty of the area. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Christian Patterson) Trad

Able Seaman C. Forestine, a patrol boat crewman from Trinidad and Tabago, holds security as his fellow crewmen interrogate suspects during the scenario-based, vessel search and seizure exercise during Tradewinds 2013. Tradewinds is a joint and combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Official U.S. Navy photo by LT Gustavo Perez//Released) Trinadad and Tabago Able Seaman holds security 130527-N-XX999-009 Stock Photo

RMHFDATM–Able Seaman C. Forestine, a patrol boat crewman from Trinidad and Tabago, holds security as his fellow crewmen interrogate suspects during the scenario-based, vessel search and seizure exercise during Tradewinds 2013. Tradewinds is a joint and combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Official U.S. Navy photo by LT Gustavo Perez//Released) Trinadad and Tabago Able Seaman holds security 130527-N-XX999-009

OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 19, 2015) A Panther helicopter from the Mexican navy ship Independencia launches in support of observation during a gunnery exercise (GUN-EX), and the sailing of vessels from the the United States Coast Guard, the United Kingdom, Canada, in formation during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/ Stock Photo

RMHFDAHB–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 19, 2015) A Panther helicopter from the Mexican navy ship Independencia launches in support of observation during a gunnery exercise (GUN-EX), and the sailing of vessels from the the United States Coast Guard, the United Kingdom, Canada, in formation during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/

BELIZE HARBOR, Belize, (June 17, 2015) Mark Rodriguez, trainee pilot from the Port of Belize, calls for information for Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Hugo Bautista aboard the Mexican navy ship Independencia as it gets underway to participate in maritime training operations during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) M Stock Photo

RMHFCC38–BELIZE HARBOR, Belize, (June 17, 2015) Mark Rodriguez, trainee pilot from the Port of Belize, calls for information for Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Hugo Bautista aboard the Mexican navy ship Independencia as it gets underway to participate in maritime training operations during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) M

U.S. Marine Capt. Stephen Dally, the officer in charge of Security Cooperation Team, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground-Task Force Southern Command, gives a Human Rights Awareness class to special forces from Trinidad before their initiation of Jungle training during Phase II of Tradewinds 2015, June 15, 2015. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint-combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Stock Photo

RMHF3D7P–U.S. Marine Capt. Stephen Dally, the officer in charge of Security Cooperation Team, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground-Task Force Southern Command, gives a Human Rights Awareness class to special forces from Trinidad before their initiation of Jungle training during Phase II of Tradewinds 2015, June 15, 2015. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint-combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hernandez, the exercise support staff noncommissioned officer in charge with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, ensures all plaques are ready to be presented during the closing ceremony of Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Hernandez, a New Yo Stock Photo

RMPXKRW8–U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hernandez, the exercise support staff noncommissioned officer in charge with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, ensures all plaques are ready to be presented during the closing ceremony of Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Hernandez, a New Yo

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Derick Woods, the non-commissioned officer in charge of the water purification team from Alpha Co. 199 of the Louisiana National Guard, purifies water using the tactical water purification system at the Belize Defense Forces' Price Barracks during Phase II of Tradewinds 2015 in Belize City, Belize, June 15, 2015. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U. Stock Photo

RMHF3D7J–U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Derick Woods, the non-commissioned officer in charge of the water purification team from Alpha Co. 199 of the Louisiana National Guard, purifies water using the tactical water purification system at the Belize Defense Forces' Price Barracks during Phase II of Tradewinds 2015 in Belize City, Belize, June 15, 2015. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.

Service members from Belize, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Mexican Marines take cover against the side of a building while conducting a simulated raid on a hangar overtaken by role players during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Stock Photo

RMPXKMYP–Service members from Belize, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Mexican Marines take cover against the side of a building while conducting a simulated raid on a hangar overtaken by role players during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

A maritime law enforcement boarding crew, consisting of coast guard, defence force and police from 13 Caribbean nations, disembarks from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore June 6 during a culminating event at Tradewinds 2015 Phase One. The Kathleen Moore role-played as a fishing vessel suspected of smuggling drugs during the event. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operatio Stock Photo

RMHF3CFH–A maritime law enforcement boarding crew, consisting of coast guard, defence force and police from 13 Caribbean nations, disembarks from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore June 6 during a culminating event at Tradewinds 2015 Phase One. The Kathleen Moore role-played as a fishing vessel suspected of smuggling drugs during the event. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operatio

Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Capt. Hayden Pritchard, right, the chief of Defence Staff for Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, presents U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph P. Disalvo, the military deputy commander of U.S. Southern Command, with a plaque as a token of appreciation during the closing ceremony of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 Phase II in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by SOUTHCOM, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct huma Stock Photo

RMPXKRWD–Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Capt. Hayden Pritchard, right, the chief of Defence Staff for Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, presents U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph P. Disalvo, the military deputy commander of U.S. Southern Command, with a plaque as a token of appreciation during the closing ceremony of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 Phase II in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by SOUTHCOM, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct huma

RMHF3CFJ–A maritime law enforcement boarding crew, consisting of coast guard, defence force and police from 13 Caribbean nations, disembarks from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore June 6 during a culminating event at Tradewinds 2015 Phase One. The Kathleen Moore role-played as a fishing vessel suspected of smuggling drugs during the event. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operatio

Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Able Seaman Jonathan Li (left) questions U.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Gustavo Tirado (right), Maritime Law Enforcement track lead, during a vessel boarding drill June 4 at Tradewinds 2015. Tirado was role-playing as a ship’s captain suspected of smuggling drugs. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National Guard Stock Photo

RMHF3C91–Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Able Seaman Jonathan Li (left) questions U.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty Officer Gustavo Tirado (right), Maritime Law Enforcement track lead, during a vessel boarding drill June 4 at Tradewinds 2015. Tirado was role-playing as a ship’s captain suspected of smuggling drugs. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National Guard

1st Sgt, Antonio Acosta, the anti-terrorism and force protection officer with A Co., 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, delivers a safety brief to servicemembers from the United States, Canada and 13 Caribbean partner nations during the Exercise Tradewinds 2014 Culture Day, which allowed service members to visit Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions, humanitarian aid and disaster response operations capacity. The ulti Stock Photo

RMHF28N4–1st Sgt, Antonio Acosta, the anti-terrorism and force protection officer with A Co., 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, delivers a safety brief to servicemembers from the United States, Canada and 13 Caribbean partner nations during the Exercise Tradewinds 2014 Culture Day, which allowed service members to visit Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions, humanitarian aid and disaster response operations capacity. The ulti

Operations Officer Laura Goodwin responds to a phone call reporting a simulated plane crash at the Airport Operations Center at V.C. Bird International Airport. The simulated crash kicked off a mass casualty exercise June 4 as a part of Tradewinds 2014. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Lybeck, 122nd PAOC WAARNG) Tradewinds 2014 140604-Z-ZX313 Stock Photo

RMHF274Y–Operations Officer Laura Goodwin responds to a phone call reporting a simulated plane crash at the Airport Operations Center at V.C. Bird International Airport. The simulated crash kicked off a mass casualty exercise June 4 as a part of Tradewinds 2014. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Daniel Lybeck, 122nd PAOC WAARNG) Tradewinds 2014 140604-Z-ZX313

SAN DIEGO (APRIL 10, 2014)- The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) departs San Diego for a scheduled deployment to the 4th fleet area of responsibility. The McClusky is expected to play an integral part in the counter-transnational organized crime mission Operation Martillo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Kirsop/Released) The guided missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) leaves San Diego to participate in Operation Martillo April 10, 2014 140410-N-ZK869-083 Stock Photo

RMHFD9K2–SAN DIEGO (APRIL 10, 2014)- The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) departs San Diego for a scheduled deployment to the 4th fleet area of responsibility. The McClusky is expected to play an integral part in the counter-transnational organized crime mission Operation Martillo. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Kirsop/Released) The guided missile frigate USS McClusky (FFG 41) leaves San Diego to participate in Operation Martillo April 10, 2014 140410-N-ZK869-083

CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept 15, 2013) - Personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement detachment embarked aboard the frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) prepare an estimated $78 Million of confiscated cocaine for transfer to the U.S Coast Guard cutter USCGC Forward (WMEC 911) from a drug bust made on Aug 16 during Operation Martillo (Spanish for 'hammer') counter transnational organized crime operations while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/released) Operation Martillo 130915-N-IC228-004 Stock Photo

RMHFCKK8–CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept 15, 2013) - Personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement detachment embarked aboard the frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) prepare an estimated $78 Million of confiscated cocaine for transfer to the U.S Coast Guard cutter USCGC Forward (WMEC 911) from a drug bust made on Aug 16 during Operation Martillo (Spanish for 'hammer') counter transnational organized crime operations while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/released) Operation Martillo 130915-N-IC228-004

Edmund E. Dillon, right, the Trinidad and Tobago Minister of National Security, presents Mexican marine Capt. Eduardo Maldonado, a member of the Mexican Naval Infantry Force, a plaque as a token of appreciation during the closing ceremony of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 Phase II in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. The overall objective of Tradewinds, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise, is to enhance the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and counter transnational organized crime. U.S. Marines Stock Photo

RMPXKRWB–Edmund E. Dillon, right, the Trinidad and Tobago Minister of National Security, presents Mexican marine Capt. Eduardo Maldonado, a member of the Mexican Naval Infantry Force, a plaque as a token of appreciation during the closing ceremony of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 Phase II in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. The overall objective of Tradewinds, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise, is to enhance the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and counter transnational organized crime. U.S. Marines

RMHFCKK7–CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept 15, 2013) - Personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement detachment embarked aboard the frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) prepare an estimated $78 Million of confiscated cocaine for transfer to the U.S Coast Guard cutter USCGC Forward (WMEC 911) from a drug bust made on Aug 16 during Operation Martillo (Spanish for 'hammer') counter transnational organized crime operations while assigned to U.S. 4th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker/released) Operation Martillo 130915-N-IC228-002

Justin Sellers, left, an unmanned air systems flight operator, lands a Puma unmanned aircraft system as fellow operator Stu Orozco looks on aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2) April 25, 2013, in the Caribbean Sea near Key West, Fla. The Puma?s flight was part of an at-sea demonstration of future counter-transnational organized crime operations as part of Operation Martillo. Martillo is a joint, interagency and multinational collaborative effort to deny transnational criminal organizations air and maritime access to the littoral regions of the Central American isthmus. Master-at-Arms Seaman Stock Photo

RMHE743R–Justin Sellers, left, an unmanned air systems flight operator, lands a Puma unmanned aircraft system as fellow operator Stu Orozco looks on aboard high speed vessel Swift (HSV-2) April 25, 2013, in the Caribbean Sea near Key West, Fla. The Puma?s flight was part of an at-sea demonstration of future counter-transnational organized crime operations as part of Operation Martillo. Martillo is a joint, interagency and multinational collaborative effort to deny transnational criminal organizations air and maritime access to the littoral regions of the Central American isthmus. Master-at-Arms Seaman

160619-N-FE728-013 Montego Bay, JAMAICA (JUNE 19, 2016) U.S. Marines are given a tour of the French Tank Landing Ship Dumont D'Urville (L9032), while moored in Montego Bay Port as they participate in Phase II of Tradewinds 2016. Military and police forces from 18 partner nations are participating in Tradewinds Phase II, held June 20-28 in Jamaica. Tradewinds 2016 is a joint, combined exercise in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operation Stock Photo

RMHFBA4N–160619-N-FE728-013 Montego Bay, JAMAICA (JUNE 19, 2016) U.S. Marines are given a tour of the French Tank Landing Ship Dumont D'Urville (L9032), while moored in Montego Bay Port as they participate in Phase II of Tradewinds 2016. Military and police forces from 18 partner nations are participating in Tradewinds Phase II, held June 20-28 in Jamaica. Tradewinds 2016 is a joint, combined exercise in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operation

OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) A boarding team from the Mexican navy ship Independencia engages in a vessel boarding, search and seizure exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exercise at Tradewinds 150618-N-AF146-275 Stock Photo

RMHFCC2W–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) A boarding team from the Mexican navy ship Independencia engages in a vessel boarding, search and seizure exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exercise at Tradewinds 150618-N-AF146-275

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph P. DiSalvo, the U.S. Southern Command military deputy commander, speaks to distinguished guests and service members from 20 nations during the closing ceremony for Phase II of Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. The overall objective of Tradewinds, an annual exercise sponsored by SOUTHCOM, is to enhance the collective ability of the participating nations to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and counter transnational organized crime. U.S. Marines provided training and logistical support for Phase II of Tradew Stock Photo

RMPXKRW5–U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph P. DiSalvo, the U.S. Southern Command military deputy commander, speaks to distinguished guests and service members from 20 nations during the closing ceremony for Phase II of Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17, 2017. The overall objective of Tradewinds, an annual exercise sponsored by SOUTHCOM, is to enhance the collective ability of the participating nations to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and counter transnational organized crime. U.S. Marines provided training and logistical support for Phase II of Tradew

RMHFCC2H–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) A boarding team from the Mexican navy ship Independencia engages in a vessel boarding, search and seizure exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exercise at Tradewinds 150618-N-AF146-085

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Abraham Blocker, a civil affairs specialist with 4th Civil Affairs Group, speaks with school children at Carenage Boy Government Primary School as part of a community relations event during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 16, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Blocker, an Ocala, Florid Stock Photo

RMPXMJCH–U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Abraham Blocker, a civil affairs specialist with 4th Civil Affairs Group, speaks with school children at Carenage Boy Government Primary School as part of a community relations event during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 16, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Blocker, an Ocala, Florid

OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) Sailors aboard the Mexican navy ship Independencia participate in a safety 'FOD' walkdown to collect any foreign objects on deck prior to launching a Panther helicopter that will provide aerial coverage during a vessel boarding, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass C Stock Photo

RMHFCC30–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) Sailors aboard the Mexican navy ship Independencia participate in a safety 'FOD' walkdown to collect any foreign objects on deck prior to launching a Panther helicopter that will provide aerial coverage during a vessel boarding, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass C

Service members from Trinidad and Tobago Infantry Regiment, Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, conduct a simulated raid on a hangar overtaken by role players during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training Stock Photo

RMPXKMYD–Service members from Trinidad and Tobago Infantry Regiment, Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, conduct a simulated raid on a hangar overtaken by role players during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is an annual combined exercise designed to increase Caribbean security by enhancing the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines are providing training

RMHFCC2M–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) A boarding team from the Mexican navy ship Independencia engages in a vessel boarding, search and seizure exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exercise at Tradewinds 150618-N-AF146-091

RMPXMJCN–U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, 4th Marine Logistics Group, work alongside Mexican Marines at Carenage Boy Government Primary School as part of a community relations event during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 16, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Marines and sailors with CLB 23 are provid

RMHFCC2T–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) A boarding team from the Mexican navy ship Independencia engages in a vessel boarding, search and seizure exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exercise at Tradewinds 150618-N-AF146-160

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Bonds Jr., a bulk fuel specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, 4th Marine Logistics Group, delivers a box of ammunition to Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force soldiers during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The Marines and sailors of C Stock Photo

RMPXKP3D–U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua Bonds Jr., a bulk fuel specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion 23, 4th Marine Logistics Group, delivers a box of ammunition to Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force soldiers during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. This annual exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The Marines and sailors of C

RMHFCC2X–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) A boarding team from the Mexican navy ship Independencia engages in a vessel boarding, search and seizure exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exercise at Tradewinds 150618-N-AF146-308

Barbados Defence Force Pvt. Deweyne Green provides security at a vehicle check point during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, an annual exercise sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines, in direct support of Marine Corps Forces South, are providing training and logistical support for phase II of the exercise. Stock Photo

RMPXKN19–Barbados Defence Force Pvt. Deweyne Green provides security at a vehicle check point during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 14, 2017. Tradewinds, an annual exercise sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, is conducted to increase the interoperability of the 20 nations involved and their ability to counter transnational organized crime and terrorism, and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. U.S. Marines, in direct support of Marine Corps Forces South, are providing training and logistical support for phase II of the exercise.

RMHFCC2K–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) A boarding team from the Mexican navy ship Independencia engages in a vessel boarding, search and seizure exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exercise at Tradewinds 150618-N-AF146-089

U.S. Marine Capt. Brian Pierson, left, a civil affairs officer with 4th Civil Affairs Group, speaks with Lance Mottley, the dean of students of Carenage Boy Government Primary School during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 16, 2017. The overall objective of Tradewinds, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise, is to enhance the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and counter transnational organized crime. Pierson, a Miami native, and other Marines are providing train Stock Photo

RMPXMJCK–U.S. Marine Capt. Brian Pierson, left, a civil affairs officer with 4th Civil Affairs Group, speaks with Lance Mottley, the dean of students of Carenage Boy Government Primary School during Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 16, 2017. The overall objective of Tradewinds, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise, is to enhance the collective ability of the 20 participating nations to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations and counter transnational organized crime. Pierson, a Miami native, and other Marines are providing train

RMHFCC2N–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) A boarding team from the Mexican navy ship Independencia engages in a vessel boarding, search and seizure exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exercise at Tradewinds 150618-N-AF146-134

Different countries' flags are shown during the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Stock Photo

RMPXK8RX–Different countries' flags are shown during the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.

RMHFCC2G–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) A boarding team from the Mexican navy ship Independencia engages in a vessel boarding, search and seizure exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exercise at Tradewinds 150618-N-AF146-027

Participants from different countries stand at parade rest during the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Stock Photo

RMPXK8T0–Participants from different countries stand at parade rest during the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.

OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) An officer aboard the Mexican navy ship Independencia takes a muster of crew members who will engage in a vessel boarding, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exe Stock Photo

RMHFCC2Y–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) An officer aboard the Mexican navy ship Independencia takes a muster of crew members who will engage in a vessel boarding, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exe

A member of the Barbados Defence Force stands at parade rest during the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Stock Photo

RMPXK8RC–A member of the Barbados Defence Force stands at parade rest during the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.

RMHFCC2R–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) A boarding team from the Mexican navy ship Independencia engages in a vessel boarding, search and seizure exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exercise at Tradewinds 150618-N-AF146-300

Hector Kemoy, a participant in Exercise Tradewinds 2017, holds his Tradewinds completion certificate June 11, 2017, in Bridgetown, Barbados. Tradewinds 2017 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Stock Photo

RMPXM3N8–Hector Kemoy, a participant in Exercise Tradewinds 2017, holds his Tradewinds completion certificate June 11, 2017, in Bridgetown, Barbados. Tradewinds 2017 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.

RMHFCC2P–OFF CALABASH CAY, Belize, (June 18, 2015) A boarding team from the Mexican navy ship Independencia engages in a vessel boarding, search and seizure exercise with British vessel HMS Severn during Tradewinds 2015 Phase Two. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Christian Eskelund/Released) Mexican, British navy conduct boarding exercise at Tradewinds 150618-N-AF146-147

U.S. Army Pfc. Cade Denser, a water purification specialist with Alpha Co. 199 of the Louisiana National Guard, tests water levels on a portable-water truck at the Belize Defence Forces' Price Barracks during Phase II of Tradewinds 2015 in Belize City, Belize, June 15, 2015. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Katelyn Hunter/Released) Trade Stock Photo

RMHF3D7H–U.S. Army Pfc. Cade Denser, a water purification specialist with Alpha Co. 199 of the Louisiana National Guard, tests water levels on a portable-water truck at the Belize Defence Forces' Price Barracks during Phase II of Tradewinds 2015 in Belize City, Belize, June 15, 2015. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Katelyn Hunter/Released) Trade

Col. Glyne S. Grannum, chief of staff for the Barbados Defence Force, speaks at the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Stock Photo

RMPXK8RY–Col. Glyne S. Grannum, chief of staff for the Barbados Defence Force, speaks at the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.

A St. Kitts Nevis Coast Guard 33-foot Special Purpose Craft – Law Enforcement boat closes in on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore to embark a boarding crew at a culminating maritime event June 6 during Tradewinds 2015 Phase One. The Kathleen Moore role-played as a fishing vessel suspected of smuggling drugs. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National Stock Photo

RMHF3CFG–A St. Kitts Nevis Coast Guard 33-foot Special Purpose Craft – Law Enforcement boat closes in on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore to embark a boarding crew at a culminating maritime event June 6 during Tradewinds 2015 Phase One. The Kathleen Moore role-played as a fishing vessel suspected of smuggling drugs. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (U.S. Army National

Participants from the United States of America stand at parade rest during the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Stock Photo

RMPXK8RW–Participants from the United States of America stand at parade rest during the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.

An Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard 33-foot Special Purpose Craft- Law Enforcement boat pulls away from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore after embarking a crew to participate in a culminating maritime event June 6 during Tradewinds 2015 Phase One. The Kathleen Moore role-played in the event as a fishing vessel suspected of smuggling drugs. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/d Stock Photo

RMHF3CFF–An Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard 33-foot Special Purpose Craft- Law Enforcement boat pulls away from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore after embarking a crew to participate in a culminating maritime event June 6 during Tradewinds 2015 Phase One. The Kathleen Moore role-played in the event as a fishing vessel suspected of smuggling drugs. Tradewinds 2015 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and to conduct humanitarian/d

Moses Alou, former major league baseball player, takes a tour of the Dominican Naval Base, Las Calderas located near Bani, Dominican Republic during Exercise Tradewinds 2014, June 21, 2014. Ambassador Brewster visited the naval base and had the opportunity to observe some of the training evolutions taking place as part of phase II of the exercise. Phase II of Tradewinds 2014 is mostly a ground field training exercise held from June 16th through June 25th. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and Stock Photo

RMHF28NK–Moses Alou, former major league baseball player, takes a tour of the Dominican Naval Base, Las Calderas located near Bani, Dominican Republic during Exercise Tradewinds 2014, June 21, 2014. Ambassador Brewster visited the naval base and had the opportunity to observe some of the training evolutions taking place as part of phase II of the exercise. Phase II of Tradewinds 2014 is mostly a ground field training exercise held from June 16th through June 25th. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and

Nine millimeter Beretta pistol ammunition is staged during Tradewinds 2014 aboard aboard Dominican Naval Base, Las Calderas, located near Bani, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2014. U.S. Marines with Charley Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and soldiers with the Canadian Army are training police forces from 13 partner nations participating in Tradewinds Phase II Field Training Exercise held from June 16th through June 25th. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and human Stock Photo

RMHF28F5–Nine millimeter Beretta pistol ammunition is staged during Tradewinds 2014 aboard aboard Dominican Naval Base, Las Calderas, located near Bani, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2014. U.S. Marines with Charley Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and soldiers with the Canadian Army are training police forces from 13 partner nations participating in Tradewinds Phase II Field Training Exercise held from June 16th through June 25th. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and human

A 33-foot boat from the Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard participates in training during Tradewinds 2017 near Bridgetown, Barbados, June 8, 2017. Tradewinds 2017 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Stock Photo

RMPXKD26–A 33-foot boat from the Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard participates in training during Tradewinds 2017 near Bridgetown, Barbados, June 8, 2017. Tradewinds 2017 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.

Partner nations participating in Exercise Tradewinds 2014 receive a brief before conducting urban tactics training at Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2014. U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and soldiers with the Canadian Army are training police forces from 13 partner nations participating in phase II of Tradewinds 2014 held from June 16 through June 25. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to improve partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian aid and dis Stock Photo

RMHF28GE–Partner nations participating in Exercise Tradewinds 2014 receive a brief before conducting urban tactics training at Las Calderas Naval Base, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2014. U.S. Marines with Charlie Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and soldiers with the Canadian Army are training police forces from 13 partner nations participating in phase II of Tradewinds 2014 held from June 16 through June 25. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to improve partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian aid and dis

A member of the Barbados Defence Force salutes Freundel Stuart, the Prime Minister of Barbados, during the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Stock Photo

RMPXK8RT–A member of the Barbados Defence Force salutes Freundel Stuart, the Prime Minister of Barbados, during the opening ceremony for Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 6, 2017. Tradewinds is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.

Canadian vessel HMCS Summerside arrives to the Dominican Naval Base, Las Calderas located near Bani, Dominican Republic during Tradewinds 2014, June 19, 2014. U.S. Marines with Charley Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and soldiers with the Canadian Army are training police forces from 13 partner nations participating in Tradewinds Phase II Field Training Exercise held from June 16th through June 25th. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian air and disa Stock Photo

RMHF28FY–Canadian vessel HMCS Summerside arrives to the Dominican Naval Base, Las Calderas located near Bani, Dominican Republic during Tradewinds 2014, June 19, 2014. U.S. Marines with Charley Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and soldiers with the Canadian Army are training police forces from 13 partner nations participating in Tradewinds Phase II Field Training Exercise held from June 16th through June 25th. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian air and disa

Canadian vessel HMCS Summerside docks during Tradewinds 2014 aboard Dominican Naval Base, Las Calderas, located near Bani, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2014. U.S. Marines with Charley Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and soldiers with the Canadian army are training police forces from 13 partner nations participating in Tradewinds Phase II Field Training Exercise held from June 16 through June 25. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian air and disaster Stock Photo

RMHF28EX–Canadian vessel HMCS Summerside docks during Tradewinds 2014 aboard Dominican Naval Base, Las Calderas, located near Bani, Dominican Republic, June 19, 2014. U.S. Marines with Charley Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and soldiers with the Canadian army are training police forces from 13 partner nations participating in Tradewinds Phase II Field Training Exercise held from June 16 through June 25. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian air and disaster

Participating partner nations share best practices during training for Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 7, 2017. Tradewinds 2017 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Royal Bahamas Defense Force Stock Photo

RMPXKAPC–Participating partner nations share best practices during training for Exercise Tradewinds 2017 in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 7, 2017. Tradewinds 2017 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. (Royal Bahamas Defense Force

RMHF28ET–Canadian vessel HMCS Summerside arrives to the Dominican Naval Base, Las Calderas located near Bani, Dominican Republic during Tradewinds 2014, June 19, 2014. U.S. Marines with Charley Company, 4th Law Enforcement Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, and soldiers with the Canadian army are training police forces from 13 partner nations participating in Tradewinds Phase II Field Training Exercise held from June 16 through June 25. Tradewinds 2014 is a joint, combined exercise conducted in order to build partner nation counter-transnational organized crime missions and humanitarian air and disaster

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser, homeported in San Juan, Puerto Rico, moors to the pier in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 7, 2017. The cutter is part of Tradewinds 2017, which is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations. Stock Photo

RMPXKA88–The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser, homeported in San Juan, Puerto Rico, moors to the pier in Bridgetown, Barbados, June 7, 2017. The cutter is part of Tradewinds 2017, which is a joint, combined exercise conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective abilities of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime, and to conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations.

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