The color guard, made up of Marines and Sailors with
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The color guard, made up of Marines and Sailors with the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, prepare to present the colors at a reception in the hangar bay of America for distinguished visitors and guests in Valparaíso, Chile, Aug. 25, 2014. The reception was hosted by the Marines and Sailors of America and U.S. Ambassador to Chile Michael Hammer for Chilean government officials and local leaders. The formal evening concluded with speeches from Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and Ambassador Hammer. SPAMGTF-South is currently embarked aboard America in support of her maiden transit, "America Visits the Americas." The transit is a clear example of our nation's commitment to our regional partners and allies, demonstrating Navy-Marine Corps integration in action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher J. Moore/Released)
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