T/F Wascar David Perez Abreu, an officer in the Dominican navy, standing aboard the Dominican Republic patrol craft Altair, observes damage control exercises taking place in Port Zante, St. Kitts, June 2 during Tradewinds 2015. The combined, joint U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise strengthens the capacity of Caribbean nations to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and counter transnational organized crime. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Levi Read)