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    TRADEWINDS 18

    Tradewinds 18

    Tradewinds 18    

    Tradewinds 18 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.

    25 Featured Videos

    France Trains RBDF in IED Disposal At Tradewinds 2018

    France Trains RBDF in IED Disposal At...
    06.18.18 | PO1 Marie Montez | NRNPASE-W
    B-Roll NASSAU, Bahamas (June 18, 2018) French Army servicemembers work with members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) during an...
    Security Checkpoint EX at Tradewinds 2018

    Security Checkpoint EX at Tradewinds 2018
    06.17.18 | CDR Nicolas Melendez | NRNPASE-W
    Royal Bahamas Defence Force participates in a security checkpoint exercise during Tradewinds 2018. Tradewinds is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored...
    Security Sweep Dive at Tradewinds 2018

    Security Sweep Dive at Tradewinds 2018
    06.15.18 | PO1 Marie Montez | NRNPASE-W
    180615-N-CM227-5023 NASSAU, Bahamas (June 15, 2018) International divers from the Mexican navy, Royal Bahamas Defence Force and Jamaica Defence...
    Community Relations Tradewinds 2018

    Community Relations Tradewinds 2018
    06.12.18 | SSG Don Kazery | JFH-MSNG
    Mulitiple nations took time to give back to the community of St. Kitts and Nevis during Tradewinds 2018, by painting walls and cleaning around the...
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    Tradewinds 2018 Phase II Closing Ceremony

    Tradewinds 2018 Phase II Closing Ceremony
    06.21.18 | PO1 Melissa Russell | NRNPASE-W
    180621-N-RG360-0074 CORAL HARBOUR, Bahamas (June 20, 2018) Maj. Gen. Robert M. Brayon, of U.S. Southern Command, gives remarks on board the Royal...
    Tradewinds 2018 Phase II Closing Ceremony

    Tradewinds 2018 Phase II Closing Ceremony
    06.21.18 | PO1 Melissa Russell | NRNPASE-W
    180621-N-RG360-0062 CORAL HARBOUR (June 20, 2018) Joint and multinational servicemembers stand in formation on board the Royal Bahamas Defence...
    Tradewinds 2018 Phase II Closing Ceremony

    Tradewinds 2018 Phase II Closing Ceremony
    06.21.18 | PO1 Melissa Russell | NRNPASE-W
    180621-N-RG360-0010 CORAL HARBOUR, Bahamas (June 20, 2018) The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) band performs during the closing ceremony for...
    Joint Assault EX at Tradewinds 2018

    Joint Assault EX at Tradewinds 2018
    06.20.18 | PO1 Melissa Russell | NRNPASE-W
    180620-N-RG360-1128 NASSAU, Bahamas (June 20, 2018) Maj. Christopher J. Ahlemeyer, of the Rhode Island National Guard (right), speaks with...
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    27 Featured Stories

    Cyber Range Brings Realistic Training to Tradewinds 2018 for First Time

    Cyber Range Brings Realistic Training to...
    06.22.18 | PO1 Melissa Russell | NRNPASE-W
    CORAL HARBOUR, Bahamas –A cyber security training component was included for the first time as part of the annual Caribbean-focused exercise...
    Virginia Beach Native Participates in US, Caribbean Military Exercise

    Virginia Beach Native Participates in US,...
    06.21.18 | PO1 Marie Montez | NRNPASE-W
    NASSAU, Bahamas – U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Logan D'Martino, a Virginia Beach, Virginia native assigned to USCG...

    Bedford Native Participates in US,...
    06.21.18 | PO1 Marie Montez | NRNPASE-W
    NASSAU, Bahamas – U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Thomas Bleckley, a Bedford, Massachusetts native assigned to USCG Cutter Charles David Jr., is participating in Tradewinds 2018 – a joint and multinational military exercise that takes place annually in the Caribbean.
    Upland Native Participates in US, Caribbean Military Exercise

    Upland Native Participates in US,...
    06.20.18 | PO1 Marie Montez | NRNPASE-W
    NASSAU, Bahamas – U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Seaman Sonya Alcocer, an Upland, California native assigned to USCG Cutter Charles David Jr., is...
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