COVENAS, Colombia (January 31, 2011) Colombian marines prepare to disembark Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) to continue on with Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). A-SPS 11 will facilitate close coordination and communication between regional partners' civil and maritime services, resulting in strengthened cooperative partnerships. (US Army Photo by Private 1st Class Lorraine S. Mendoza)
