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# Tradewinds 2021

## ​Tradewinds 2021 was a Caribbean security-focused, multi-dimensional exercise conducted in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains. The multinational exercise took place June 13 – 25 in Guyana.  U.S. forces joined participating nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation in complex multinational security operations.

## Tradewinds 2021 Imagery 

210618-O-D0465-8004-CA - Multinational vessels participating in exercise Tradewinds 2021 conduct a photo exercise (PHOTEX) off the coast of Guyana June 18. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability.

210618-O-D0465-8003-CA - Multinational vessels participating in exercise Tradewinds 2021 conduct a photo exercise (PHOTEX) off the coast of Guyana June 18. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability.

210618-O-D0465-8002-CA - Multinational vessels participating in exercise Tradewinds 2021 conduct a photo exercise (PHOTEX) off the coast of Guyana June 18. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability.

210618-O-D0465-8001-CA - Multinational vessels participating in exercise Tradewinds 2021 conduct a photo exercise (PHOTEX) off the coast of Guyana June 18. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability.

210620-Z-RH401-0465 - U.S. Army Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group approach a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk during Tradewinds 2021, Air Station London, Co-operative Republic of Guyana, June 20. U.S. U.S. Army Soldiers with Florida Army National Guard’s Bravo Company, 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 185th Aviation Brigade provided aerial support to Special Forces during para ops training for members of the Guyana Defence Force, Brazilian Marine Corps, Belize Coast Guard, and other participating allied representatives. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210620-Z-RH401-0458 - Paratroopers from around the world descend from the sky during Tradewinds 2021, Air Station London, Co-operative Republic of Guyana, June 20. Soldiers with the Florida Army National Guard’s Bravo Company, 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 185th Aviation Brigade assisted 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group during para ops training for members of the Guyana Defence Force, Brazilian Marine Corps, Belize Coast Guard, and other participating allied representatives. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210620-Z-RH401-0455 - U.S. Army Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group and members of the Guyana Defence Force observe as paratroopers descend from the sky during Tradewinds 2021, Air Station London, Co-operative Republic of Guyana, June 20. Soldiers with the Florida Army National Guard’s Bravo Company, 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 185th Aviation Brigade assisted Special Forces during para ops training for members of the GDF, Brazilian Marine Corps, Belize Coast Guard, and other participating allied representatives. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210620-Z-RH401-0355 - A member of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) lands following a helicopter jump during Tradewinds 2021, Air Station London, Co-operative Republic of Guyana, June 20. Soldiers with the Florida Army National Guard’s Bravo Company, 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 185th Aviation Brigade assisted 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group during para ops training for members of the GDF, Brazilian Marine Corps, Belize Coast Guard, and other participating allied representatives. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210620-Z-RH401-0316 - Soldiers with the Florida Army National Guard’s Bravo Company, 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 185th Aviation Brigade provide aerial support to allied nations for joint parachute operations during Tradewinds 2021, Air Station London, Co-operative Republic of Guyana, June 20. Bravo Company assisted 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group during para ops training for the Guyana Defence Force, Brazilian Marine Corps, Belize Coast Guard, and other participating allied representatives. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210620-Z-RH401-0293 - Soldiers with the Florida Army National Guard’s Bravo Company, 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 185th Aviation Brigade provide aerial support to allied nations for joint parachute operations during Tradewinds 2021, Air Station London, Co-operative Republic of Guyana, June 20. Bravo Company assisted 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group during Para Ops training for the Guyana Defence Force, Brazilian Marine Corps, Belize Coast Guard, and other participating allied representatives. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210620-Z-RH401-0257 - Soldiers with the Florida Army National Guard’s Bravo Company, 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 185th Aviation Brigade provide aerial support to joint parachute operations during Tradewinds 2021, Air Station London, Co-operative Republic of Guyana, June 20. Bravo Company supported the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group as they hosted parachute training for personnel with the Guyana Defence Force, Brazilian Marine Corps, Belize Coast Guard, and other participating allied representatives. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210620-Z-RH401-0098 - Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard's Bravo Company, 1-185, Assault Helicopter Battalion, take a group photo during Tradewinds 2021, London Air Base, Guyana, June 20. Bravo Company provided air support to the international parachute training exercise. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210619-Z-RH401-0073 - A Soldier from the Florida Army National Guard's Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) advises members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on terrain mapping during Tradewinds 2021, Camp Seweyo, Guyana, June 19. Terrain maps allow troops to visualize locations as part of surveillance or tactical planning in the field. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210619-Z-RH401-0053 - U.S. Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard's (FLARNG) 2-54 Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents instruct Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Soldiers on room clearing tactics during Tradewinds 2021, Camp Seweyo, Guyana, June 19. SFAB Soldiers and DEA agents act as advisors for the exercise where they broke down the steps to successfully clear a room as a team. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210619-Z-RH401-0042 - U.S. Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard's (FLARNG) 2-54 Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents instruct Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Soldiers on room clearing tactics during Tradewinds 2021, Camp Seweyo, Guyana, June 19. SFAB Soldiers and DEA agents as advisors for the exercise where they broke down the steps to successfully clear a room as a team. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210618-Z-RH401-0208 - U.S. Ambassador to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch poses for a group photo with U.S. and Guyana personnel during Tradewinds 2021, Camp Stephenson, Guyana, June 18. Ambassador Lynch visited Tradewinds sites to interact with international troops on the ground and observe active training events. Special Forces representatives were joined by Florida guardsmen from the 2-54 Security Force Assistance Brigade as they conducted rifle training with the Guyana Police Force. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined and interagency training, focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

210618-Z-CV219-1001 - U.S. Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch visited troops engaged in Exercise Tradewinds at Camp Stephenson, Guyana, June 18. Ambassador Lynch spoke with Guyana Defence Force Pilot Lt. Col. Mohinder Ramjag before moving to observe Special Forces representatives and Florida guardsmen from the 2-54 Security Force Assistance Brigade conducting basic rifle marksmanship training with the Guyana Police Force. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined and interagency training, focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Marc Morgenstern).

210618-Z-CV219-0345 - A U.S. Soldier with 7th Special Forces Group instructs U.S. Ambassador to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch, on marksmanship skills during Tradewinds 2021, Camp Stephenson, Guyana, June 18. Ambassador Lynch visited Tradewinds sites to interact with international troops on the ground and observe active training events. Special Forces representatives were joined by Florida guardsmen from the 2-54 Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) as they conducted rifleman training for the Guyana Police Force. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Marc Morgenstern)

210618-N-DA827-012 - TIMEHRI, Guyana (June 18, 2021) Members of the Guyana Defence Force, along with members from the Florida National Guard, 1-185th Assault Helicopter Battalion, Brooksville, Fla., participate in cold load drills as an exercise during Tradewinds, June 18. Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined and interagency training, focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Elizabeth Allen)

210617-Z-RH401-0180 - A U.S. Army Soldier with the 2-54th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) instructs members of the Dominican Republic Special Forces on emergency medical procedures during Tradewinds 2021, Camp Stephenson, Guyana, June 17. Basic emergency medical skills are a pivotal source of knowledge that can make life saving differences while conducting hazardous operations.  Tradewinds 2021 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Caribbean security-focused exercise in the ground, air, sea, and cyber domains, working with partner nations to conduct joint, combined, and interagency training focused on increasing regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. N.W. Huertas)

## Tradewinds 2021 Overview

Tradewinds is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored combined joint exercise conducted with partner nations to enhance the collective ability of defense forces and constabularies to counter transnational criminal organizations and conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, while developing strong relationships and reinforcing human rights awareness. This exercise dates back to the mid-1980s. 

Representatives from the United States and 12 partner nations are participating in the 36th iteration of Tradewinds. The strong relationships forged during Tradewinds 2021 through the exchange of knowledge and expertise are key to maintaining regional security and prosperity throughout the Caribbean and Caribbean Basin. 

**Note: **Guyana was scheduled to host Tradewinds in 2020; however, the exercise was cancelled due to COVID-19 and the country offered to host in 2021.  

## Participants

About 1,500 U.S. military, partner nation security, and civilian personnel participating in the exercise. 

During Tradewinds 2021, U.S. forces along with other U.S. government agencies, will conduct subject matter expert exchanges with all participating nations, to include the nations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and regional agencies to include the Regional Security System (RSS), the Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA).

## Nations Involved

Guyana (host nation), the Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Jamaica, the Netherlands, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom. 

## U.S. Forces Involved

U.S. participation includes U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, U.S. Army Reserves, U.S. Army National Guard, and elements of U.S. Special Operations Command South.

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