 The Joint High Speed Vessel, USNS Spearhead, deployed to Latin America and the Caribbean in support of Southern Partnership Station 2014 from May to October. The deployment allows U.S. military training teams to conduct subject matter expert exchanges with partner nation military and civilian units. The training includes exchanging medical and security practices and community relations projects. Southern Partnership Station 2014 is a U.S. Southern Command directed operation planned by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet. Engineers on Spearhead are engaging with partner nation defense forces, police departments and coast guards. Spearhead will visit many host nation port cities to provide medical readiness, operational risk management, port security, non-commissioned officer professional development, equipment maintenance and patrol craft operations. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Ian Cotter.