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    TRADEWINDS 24

    TRADEWINDS 24

    TRADEWINDS 24    

    TRADEWINDS is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, combined, joint, exercise designed to expand our regional capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; improve readiness; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures; enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones; promote human rights; fully integrate women into the force; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal fishing activities.

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    TRADEWINDS 24 culminates with closing ceremony in Barbados

    TRADEWINDS 24 culminates with closing...
    05.16.24 | Sgt Gabriel Groseclose-Durand | USARSO
    Participating nations attend the closing ceremony for exercise TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Barbados, May 16, 2024....
    TRADEWINDS 24 multinational participants demonstrate capability to respond to active shooter and restore public order

    TRADEWINDS 24 multinational participants...
    05.15.24 | SGT Joshua Taeckens | USARSO
    Multinational participants execute the culminating event during the interagency full mission profile by responding to an active shooter and...
    FBI and Royal Barbados Police Force Conduct Active Shooter Training at TRADEWINDS 24

    FBI and Royal Barbados Police Force...
    05.15.24 | SGT Myenn LaMotta | USARSO
    Special Agents with the FBI Special Weapons and Tactics team, along with members of the Royal Barbados Police Force, conduct active shooter...
    Tradewinds 24 highlights Women, Peace, and Security initiative in Barbados

    Tradewinds 24 highlights Women, Peace,...
    05.15.24 | PO3 Eric Rodriguez | USARSO
    U.S. Army Lt. Col. Cathy Alston, U.S. Army South Women Peace, and Security (WPS) Gender Advisor, and Barbados Coast Guard Lt. Karen Carvalho,...
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    TRADEWINDS 24 concludes with a closing ceremony

    TRADEWINDS 24 concludes with a closing...
    05.16.24 | SGT Sally Armstrong | USARSO
    Vice Admiral Alvin Holsey, deputy commander of United States Southern Command, speaks at the TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) closing ceremony at Lloyd...
    TRADEWINDS 24 concludes with a closing ceremony

    TRADEWINDS 24 concludes with a closing...
    05.16.24 | SGT Sally Armstrong | USARSO
    Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Lovell, chief of staff (acting) of the Barbados Defence Force, speaks at the TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) closing ceremony at...
    TRADEWINDS 24 concludes with a closing ceremony

    TRADEWINDS 24 concludes with a closing...
    05.16.24 | SGT Sally Armstrong | USARSO
    Barbados Coast Guard Lieutenant Chrispen Hackett, the master of ceremonies, facilitates the closing ceremony during TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) closing...
    TRADEWINDS 24 concludes with a closing ceremony

    TRADEWINDS 24 concludes with a closing...
    05.16.24 | SGT Sally Armstrong | USARSO
    The Honourable Mia Mottley, prime minister of Barbados, speaks at the TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) closing ceremony at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in...
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    Multinational bonds bolstered as TRADEWINDS 24 comes to a close

    Multinational bonds bolstered as...
    05.16.24 | SGT Joshua Taeckens | USARSO
    BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – After 2-weeks of nonstop training, TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) has come to an end as representatives from 26 nations gathered at...
    Faces of TRADEWINDS: Medical logistics sergeant supports readiness efforts with partner nations

    Faces of TRADEWINDS: Medical logistics...
    05.16.24 | MSG Emily Anderson | USARSO
    In the world of healthcare, the roles of physicians and nurses often take center stage, their contributions widely recognized and celebrated. Yet,...
    Legal Advisor Reflects on Common Goals at Tradewinds 2024

    Legal Advisor Reflects on Common Goals at...
    05.15.24 | CPT Brittany Whitehead | USARSO
    Growing up in Ensenada, Baja, Mexico, Lt. Santiago Alfaro De León never expected to follow in his father’s footsteps and join the military. But...
    In the air and across cultures: Army Reserves Nurse connects with partner nations at TRADEWINDS 24

    In the air and across cultures: Army...
    05.15.24 | CPT Brittany Whitehead | USARSO
    Sgt. Karinna Matthews is used to seeing the world from the air. When she’s not caring for patients as a nurse in the 328th Field Support...
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