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Members of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force's Special Service Unit make their way across a stream using measuring sticks while learning swiftwater rescue procedures taught by pararescuemen deployed for Operation Southern Partner, La Toc, St. Lucia, June 5, 2009. Operation Southern Partner is a long term commitment between U.S. and partner nations to share experiences, information, vital skills, tactics and techniques in preparation for future regional challenges that require cooperative solutions.

Members of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force's Special Service Unit make their way across a stream using measuring sticks while learning swiftwater rescue procedures taught by pararescuemen deployed for Operation Southern Partner, La Toc, St. Lucia, June 5, 2009. Operation Southern Partner is a long term commitment between U.S. and partner nations to share experiences, information, vital skills, tactics and techniques in preparation for future regional challenges that require cooperative solutions.

Members of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force's Special Service Unit make their way across a stream using measuring sticks while learning swiftwater rescue procedures taught by pararescuemen deployed for Operation Southern Partner, La Toc, St. Lucia, June 5, 2009. Operation Southern Partner is a long term commitment between U.S. and partner nations to share experiences, information, vital skills, tactics and techniques in preparation for future regional challenges that require cooperative solutions.

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