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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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    25th Marines Take Part In Multi-National Exercise TW24

    25th Marines Take Part In Multi-National...
    05.31.24 | Sgt Gabriel Groseclose-Durand | USMCF-S
    U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, participate in exercise TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) in...
    TRADEWINDS 24

    TRADEWINDS 24
    05.22.24 | SFC Rodney Roldan | USARSO
    U.S. Army Col. Chip Karels, Exercise Co-lead, Barbados Defence Force Capt. Shane Drakes, Ground Track Lead, and Carla Alvarado, International...
    Barbados Key Leaders discuss TRADEWINDS 24 exercise

    Barbados Key Leaders discuss TRADEWINDS...
    05.16.24 | SGT Sally Armstrong | USARSO
    Barbados Defence Force Capt. Shane Drakes, co-ground track lead, and Commander Mark Peterson, co-director of TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24), discuss their...
    TRADEWINDS 24 co-lead discusses exercise

    TRADEWINDS 24 co-lead discusses exercise
    05.16.24 | SGT Sally Armstrong | USARSO
    U.S. Army Col. Chip Karels, TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) exercise co-lead, discusses his role, the purpose and overall accomplishment of TW24 at Lloyd...
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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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    Barbados Hosts Multi-National Exercise: Marines Strengthen Bonds with 25 Partners and Allies During TRADEWINDS 24

    Barbados Hosts Multi-National Exercise:...
    05.23.24 | Sgt Gabriel Groseclose-Durand | USMCF-S
    BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados Defence Force hosted U.S. Marines alongside other U.S. military personnel and troops from 24 other nations...
    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...
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