U.S. Sailors bring gear aboard the joint high speed vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) while preparing to depart from Naval Station Mayport, Fla., May 29, 2014, to participate in Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2014. SPS is an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Schneider/Released)