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    TRADEWINDS 2017

    Tradewinds 2017

    Tradewinds 2017    

    Tradewinds 2017 is a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-approved, U.S. Southern Command-sponsored combined joint exercise that will be conducted in conjunction with partner nations to enhance the collective ability of their defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational organized crime and conduct humanitarian/disaster relief operations, while developing strong relationships and reinforcing human rights awareness in support of USSOUTHCOM objectives.

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    Tradewinds 2017: Phase II comes to an end

    Tradewinds 2017: Phase II comes to an end
    06.17.17 | Sgt Clemente Garcia | USMCF-S
    Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Capt. Hayden Pritchard, right, the chief of Defence Staff for Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force, presents U.S....
    Tradewinds 2017: Phase II comes to an end

    Tradewinds 2017: Phase II comes to an end
    06.17.17 | Sgt Clemente Garcia | USMCF-S
    Edmund E. Dillon, right, the Trinidad and Tobago Minister of National Security, presents Mexican marine Capt. Eduardo Maldonado, a member of the...
    Tradewinds 2017: Phase II closing ceremony

    Tradewinds 2017: Phase II closing ceremony
    06.17.17 | Sgt Olivia McDonald | USMCF-S
    U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph P. DiSalvo, the U.S. Southern Command military deputy commander, speaks to distinguished guests and service members from...
    Tradewinds 2017: Phase II closing ceremony

    Tradewinds 2017: Phase II closing ceremony
    06.17.17 | Sgt Olivia McDonald | USMCF-S
    U.S. Marine Maj. Bethany Peterson, Combat Logistics Battalion 23 detachment officer in charge, claps after a speech during the closing ceremony...
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    Tradewinds 2017: Phase II comes to an end

    Tradewinds 2017: Phase II comes to an end
    06.17.17 | Sgt Olivia McDonald | USMCF-S
    Phase II of Exercise Tradewinds 2017, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, concluded with a ceremony in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, June 17.
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    Marine Minute

    Marine Minute
    06.21.17 | Cpl Troy Saunders | DMA-M
    U.S. Marines along with over 1,200 troops from over 20 nations concluded Exercise Tradewinds 2017 with a ceremony in Trinidad and Tobago, June...