Sergeant Maj. Wesley Schaffer, middle, the Special
Sergeant Maj. Wesley Schaffer, middle, the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South sergeant major, and a native of Roanoke, Va., reads the promotion warrant for Gunnery Sgt. Steven Superville, a comm... More
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, the Special Purpose
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South commanding officer, and a native of Metairie, La., greets Uruguayan Army Gen. Neris Corbo as distinguished visitors from... More
Lance Cpl. Jonathon Johnson, a landing support specialist
Lance Cpl. Jonathon Johnson, a landing support specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Bristol, Tenn., completed a combat lifesaver course aboard the future amphibiou... More
Corporal Mike Zuni, a motor transport mechanic with
Corporal Mike Zuni, a motor transport mechanic with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Crownpoint, N.M., bandages the leg of a simulated casualty during the final exam of a comb... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriel Besa, a combat lifesaver
Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriel Besa, a combat lifesaver instructor with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Pearland, Texas, simulates a stressful environment by yelling as Cpl.... More
Brigadier Gen. David Coffman, commander of U.S. Marine
Brigadier Gen. David Coffman, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, talks to Chief Warrant Officer Shane Duhe, combat cargo officer for USS America and Capt. Noemi Aponte, combat cargo officer for Exped... More
Sergeant Maj. Wesley Schaffer, right, the Special Purpose
Sergeant Maj. Wesley Schaffer, right, the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South sergeant major, and a native of Roanoke, Va., reads the promotion warrant for Gunnery Sgt. Steven Superville, a commu... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, presents a plaque to Vice Adm. Arturo Undurraga Díaz, commandant of Chilean naval aviation, after a Partnership of the Americas after action ... More
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South prepare to fire on targets alongside Colombian Marines at a rifle range training exchange at Colombian Marine Corps Base Coveñas, Colombia, July 1... More
Corporal Miguel Fernandez, acting translator, Special
Corporal Miguel Fernandez, acting translator, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, grapples with a Colombian Marine during a martial arts training exchange at Colombian Marine Corps Base Coveñas,... More
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South demonstrate techniques from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program for Colombian Marines during a martial arts training exchange at Colombian Marin... More
U.S. Marines, Sailors, diplomats and Brazilian distinguished
U.S. Marines, Sailors, diplomats and Brazilian distinguished visitors respectfully await the presentation of the colors during a reception in the hangar bay of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LH... More
Lance Cpl. Corey Marchese, a team leader with Special
Lance Cpl. Corey Marchese, a team leader with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Manorville, N.Y., grapples with a Colombian Marine during a martial arts training exchange at Co... More
Corporal Frank Gonzalez, a squad leader with Special
Corporal Frank Gonzalez, a squad leader with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native Pleasanton, Calif., fires on his target alongside Colombian Marines during a rifle range training ex... More
The color guard, made up of Marines and Sailors with
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 i... More
The color guard, made up of Marines and Sailors with
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, presents the colors at a reception in the hang... More
A table over flows with dress covers of Brazilian Navy
A table over flows with dress covers of Brazilian Navy guests at a reception in the hangar bay of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) at Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 7, 2014. The reception wa... More
Visitors from the U.S. Consulate aboard the future
Visitors from the U.S. Consulate aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) gather to hear Maj. Sam Clark, executive officer of Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22), sp... More
Lance Cpl. Brian Bridges, a mortarman with Special
Lance Cpl. Brian Bridges, a mortarman with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, a native of Mansfield, Mass., bandages the leg of a simulated casualty during the final exam of a combat lifesaver ... More
A Sailor with the future amphibious assault ship USS
A Sailor with the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) practices a technique from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program on a Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South during t... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon Torres, a water support specialist
Lance Cpl. Brandon Torres, a water support specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, bandages a simulated casualty during the final exam of a combat lifesaver course aboard the future ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Steven Superville, right, a communications
Gunnery Sgt. Steven Superville, right, a communications chief with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., is presented his promotion warrant from Rear Adm. Frank L. ... More
U.S. Ambassador to Chile Michael Hammer, addresses
U.S. Ambassador to Chile Michael Hammer, addresses Marines, Sailors and distinguished visitors during a reception in the hangar bay of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in Valparaíso, Chile... More
Corporal Matthew Cessna, an airborne air delivery specialist
Corporal Matthew Cessna, an airborne air delivery specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Wood Bridge, Va., speaks about an air delivery system to distinguished visit... More
Visitors from the Brazilian Navy learn about a light
Visitors from the Brazilian Navy learn about a light armored vehicle at a static display hosted by Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS A... More
HM1 Paola Denigzeliere, Preventative Medical Technician,
HM1 Paola Denigzeliere, Preventative Medical Technician, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, delivers a medical brief to Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Sout... More
Private First Class Patrick Anleu, a light armored
Private First Class Patrick Anleu, a light armored vehicle mechanic with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Los Angeles, speaks about the LAV to distinguished visitors from Chil... More
Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air
Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South man the rails on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 5, 2014. Th... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds (left), commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds (left), commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 3, Vice Adm. Arturo Undurraga Díaz (Center), commandant of Chilean naval aviation, and Brigadier Gen. David Coffman, commander of U.S. Mari... More
Visitors from the Brazilian Navy take photos of an
Visitors from the Brazilian Navy take photos of an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) at her port visit in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, during a tour of the shi... More
Rubber from the tires of a MV-22 Osprey touches the
Rubber from the tires of a MV-22 Osprey touches the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for the first time ever shortly after her departure from Engle ship yard in Pascagoula, ... More
Marines and Sailors of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground
Marines and Sailors of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South receive a command brief aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30, 2014. SPMAGTF-South is scheduled to join the Sailors ... More
Rubber from the tires of a MV-22 Osprey touches the
Rubber from the tires of a MV-22 Osprey touches the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for the first time ever shortly after her departure from Engle ship yard in Pascagoula, ... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Brad Olton, U.S. Navy hospital
Petty Officer 3rd Class Brad Olton, U.S. Navy hospital corpsman with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Orlando, Fla., loads his pistol magazine during a live-fire exercise on t... More
A Sailor with the future amphibious assault ship USS
A Sailor with the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) presents the official cake for a reception in the hangar bay of the ship at Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 7, 2014. The cake was ceremoniously ... More
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South speak about a water purification system to distinguished visitors from Chile during a tour of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA ... More
Major Sam Clark, the executive officer for Marine
Major Sam Clark, the executive officer for Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22), and a native of Miles City, Mont., speaks about the MV-22 Osprey to distinguished visitors during a recept... More
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South carry a Sailor assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during the final exam of a combat lifesaver course aboard the sh... More
Sergeant Louwan Brake, second from left, administrative
Sergeant Louwan Brake, second from left, administrative clerk with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Color Sergeant for Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, trains a newly formed color guard aboar... More
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, the commanding officer
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Metairie, La., talks to a distinguished visitor at a reception aboard the future ... More
Gunnery Sgt. Arturo Belmonte, a military police officer
Gunnery Sgt. Arturo Belmonte, a military police officer with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, speaks about riot control gear to distinguished visitors from Chile during a tour of the future a... More
Marines and sailors aboard the future amphibious assault
Marines and sailors aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America view the city of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, as they prepare to host a tour of the ship for the Brazilian distinguished visitors, Aug. 5, 20... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Sargent, an explosive ordnance
Staff Sgt. Christopher Sargent, an explosive ordnance disposal team leader with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Yoder, Colo., speaks to Brazilian service members about the to... More
A Reconnaissance Marine with Special Purpose Marine
A Reconnaissance Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South searches for his target with his M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during the second phase of a helicopter visit, board, search an... More
Lance Cpl. Sean Callahan, a manning support specialist
Lance Cpl. Sean Callahan, a manning support specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Sayreville, N.J., inspects his shot-group during the first combat marksmanship liv... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, listens to comments from Vice Adm. Arturo Undurraga Díaz, commandant of Chilean naval aviation, during a Partnership of Americas after action... More
Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Harrison, the explosive
Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Harrison, the explosive ordnance disposal officer in charge with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of San Antonio, fires on his target during the fir... More
Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation
Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 speaks to Brazilian service members about an MV-22 Osprey aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) at her port visit in Rio D... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Clarence Perry, a U.S. Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class Clarence Perry, a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Franklin, Va., fires at his target during a live-fire exercise on t... More
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, commanding officer
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Metairie, La., greets distinguished visitors and guests in the hangar bay of the futu... More
Musicians with the Chilean Navy band play the national
Musicians with the Chilean Navy band play the national anthem for Chile and the United States in the hangar bay of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a reception in Valparaíso, Chile,... More
Colombian Marines simulate the production of illegal
Colombian Marines simulate the production of illegal drugs for U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South at Colombian Marine Corps Base Coveñas, Colombia, July 18, 2014. T... More
Sergeant Louwan Brake, second from left, administrative
Sergeant Louwan Brake, second from left, administrative clerk with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and Color Sergeant for Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, trains a newly formed color guard aboar... More
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, lift boxes of Meals, Ready to Eat onto a container delivery system as part of a tour for diplomats, military leaders and distinguished guests fro... More
Corporal Daniel Agustin, a landing support specialist
Corporal Daniel Agustin, a landing support specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Seattle, is presented his certificate of completion for a combat lifesaver course a... More
Visitors from the Brazilian Navy learn about the MV-22
Visitors from the Brazilian Navy learn about the MV-22 Osprey aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) at her port visit in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, during a tour of the ship, Aug. 5, 2014. ... More
Distinguished visitors from Uruguay learn about explosive
Distinguished visitors from Uruguay learn about explosive ordnance disposal from Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South during a tour of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (... More
Lance Cpl. Sean Callahan, a manning support specialist
Lance Cpl. Sean Callahan, a manning support specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Sayreville, N.J., fires on his target during the first combat marksmanship live-fi... More
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, the Special Purpose
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South commanding officer, and a native of Metairie, La., talks to distinguished visitors from Uruguay about the capability tha... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3 and U.S. Ambassador to Chile Michael Hammer, raise their glasses for a toast with distinguished visitors and guests during a reception in the ... More
Musicians with the Brazilian Navy band play the national
Musicians with the Brazilian Navy band play the national anthem for Brazil and the United States in the hangar bay of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a reception at Rio De Janeiro,... More
The Honorable Liliana Ayalde, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil,
The Honorable Liliana Ayalde, U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, speaks with Lieutenant Gen. Ronald L. Bailey, deputy commandant of United States Marines Corps, and Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary ... More
Colombian Marines simulate the production of illegal
Colombian Marines simulate the production of illegal drugs for Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South at Colombian Marine Corps Base Coveñas, Colombia, July 18, 2014. The simulation is ... More
Corporal Matthew Cessna (right), an airborne air delivery
Corporal Matthew Cessna (right), an airborne air delivery specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Wood Bridge, Va., speaks about an air delivery system to distinguish... More
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, the Special Purpose
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South commanding officer, and a native of Metairie, La., Uruguayan Navy Adm. Daniel Núñez as distinguished visitors from Urugu... More
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task
Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South fire on targets during a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Aug. 15, 2014. The purpo... More
Vice Adm. Arturo Undurraga Díaz, commandant of Chilean
Vice Adm. Arturo Undurraga Díaz, commandant of Chilean naval aviation, addresses U.S. and partner-nation military leaders during a Partnership of the Americas after action debrief aboard the future amphibious a... More
Marines and Sailors man the rails of the future amphibious
Marines and Sailors man the rails of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as the ship enters U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, July 21, 2014. It was the first time Marines with Special ... More
Distinguished visitors from Chile stand a static display
Distinguished visitors from Chile stand a static display to hear about about an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System from Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South during a tour of the future... More
Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air
Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South man the rails on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 5, 2014. Th... More
Distinguished Brazilian visitors and guests line up
Distinguished Brazilian visitors and guests line up on the ramp to hangar bay of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to be greeted by U.S. Marine Corps and Navy commanders and staff for a rec... More
A Reconnaissance Marine with Special Purpose Marine
A Reconnaissance Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South reloads his M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during the second phase of a helicopter visit, board, search and seizure drill over ... More
Brigadier Gen. David Coffman, commander of U.S. Marine
Brigadier Gen. David Coffman, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, addresses Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS Am... More
Corporal Mateusz Kaczynski, a bulk fuel specialist
Corporal Mateusz Kaczynski, a bulk fuel specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyann Marsh, an aviation support equipment technician assigned to the futu... More
Marines and Sailors assigned to the future amphibious
Marines and Sailors assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South conduct the final exam of a combat lifesaver course aboard the ship,... More
Rubber from the tires of a MV-22 Osprey touches the
Rubber from the tires of a MV-22 Osprey touches the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for the first time ever shortly after her departure from Engle ship yard in Pascagoula, ... More
Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air
Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South walk out onto the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to man the rails in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Au... More
Vice Adm. Arturo Undurraga Díaz, commandant of Chilean
Vice Adm. Arturo Undurraga Díaz, commandant of Chilean naval aviation, listens to comments during a Partnership of the Americas after action debrief aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6)... More
Marines with the Logistics Combat Element of Special
Marines with the Logistics Combat Element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South explain an aerial delivery system to U.S. Embassy Staff and their families at a static display aboard the future a... More
Rubber from the tires of a MV-22 Osprey touches the
Rubber from the tires of a MV-22 Osprey touches the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for the first time ever shortly after her departure from Engle ship yard in Pascagoula, ... More
Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation
Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22) stand at a static display of an MV-22 Osprey aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to speak to visitors from the ... More
Sergeant Tyson Hicks, top, a martial arts instructor
Sergeant Tyson Hicks, top, a martial arts instructor trainer with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Lynwood, Calif., demonstrates techniques from the Marine Corps Martial Arts ... More
Petty Officer 2nd class Gabriel Besa, a U.S. Navy hospital
Petty Officer 2nd class Gabriel Besa, a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Pearland, Texas, participated in a live-fire exercise on the flight d... More
Corporal Frank Gonzalez, left, a squad leader with
Corporal Frank Gonzalez, left, a squad leader with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native Pleasanton, Calif., is presented his certificate of completion for a combat lifesaver course f... More
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, the commanding officer
Lieutenant Col. George Hasseltine, the commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Metairie, La., explains the Internally Transportable Vehicle to diplomats, milita... More
Visitors from the U.S. Consulate in Rio de Janeiro,
Visitors from the U.S. Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil gather aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to learn about a light armored vehicle from Lance Cpl. Tyler Harms, an LAV crewman... More
Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air
Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South walk out onto the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to man the rails in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Au... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, left, commander of Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, left, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, and a native of Autaugaville, Ala. and Capt. Rebecca DeMore, the officer in charge of Logistics Combat Element, Special Purpose Marine ... More
Lance Cpl. Jonathon Pineda, right, a rifleman with
Lance Cpl. Jonathon Pineda, right, a rifleman with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Brawley, Calif., grapples with a Colombian Marine during a martial arts training exchange a... More
Visitors from the U.S. Consulate aboard the future
Visitors from the U.S. Consulate aboard the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) gather at a weapons static display on the flight deck to learn about the 81mm mortar system from Cpl. Nicholas Char... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Alicia Maldonado, an aircrew
Petty Officer 2nd Class Alicia Maldonado, an aircrew survival equipmentman assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), and a native of Miami, is presented her certificate of completion f... More
Sergeant Tyson Hicks, right, a martial arts instructor
Sergeant Tyson Hicks, right, a martial arts instructor trainer with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Lynwood, Calif., and Lance Cpl. Kyle Anderson, a team leader with SPMAGTF-... More
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground
U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South have a conversation with a Chilean naval officer during a reception in the hangar bay of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA ... More
Colombian Marine martial arts instructors demonstrate
Colombian Marine martial arts instructors demonstrate martial arts techniques for U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South during a martial arts training exchange at Colo... More
Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air
Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South unload their equipment from an MV-22 Osprey at Colombian Marine Corps Base Coveñas, Colombia, July 16, 2014. The Marines exchanged kno... More
Members of the Brazilian Navy band socialize during
Members of the Brazilian Navy band socialize during a reception in the hangar bay of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) at Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 7, 2014. The reception was hosted by t... More
Sergeant Tyson Hicks, right, a martial arts instructor
Sergeant Tyson Hicks, right, a martial arts instructor trainer with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Lynwood, Calif., demonstrates techniques from the Marine Corps Martial Art... More
Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air
Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South man the rails on the flight deck of the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 5, 2014. Th... More
Lance Cpl. Jonathon Pineda, right, a rifleman with
Lance Cpl. Jonathon Pineda, right, a rifleman with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, and a native of Brawley, Calif., demonstrates techniques from the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program for Col... More
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Frank L. Ponds, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3, and a native of Autaugaville, Ala., addresses the Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South after a promoti... More