U.S. Army Lt. Col. John Hake, the Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion 5th Special Forces Group, and U.S. Army Maj. Juan Salis, the Special Operations Central Headquarters' Commandant, talks about the importance of conducting multinational airborne operations, also known as Friendship Jumps, in support of Eager Lion 19 in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Sept. 5, 2019. U.S. Central Command’s multinational exercise, Eager Lion, provides partnered nations an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain, and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Samantha Lewis)
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jonathon Koziol instructs participants in manning drones during the Joint Training Exercise Eager Lion '19 at the King Abdullah ll Special Operations Center, Jordan, August 21, 2019. Soldiers were taught to recognize drone maneuvers using the Phantom 4 Pro in response to increased use by adversaries. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Andrew Garcia)
For one U.S. Navy lieutenant, Southern Partnership Station 17 (SPS 17) is more than just a chance to exchange information. It is a way of connecting with her heritage, and a way to change the lives of people like her.
Lt. Juliana Gutierrez, a woman’s health nurse assigned to Naval Hospital Pensacola in Florida, is one of three translators, out of 85 total service members deployed to Central America, as part of SPS 17.
