NASSAU, Bahamas (June 20, 2018) Staff Sgt. Chris Jacobs, of the Rhode Island Air National Guard, stands inside his crew’s C-130 as they prepare to fly over waters off the Bahamas to conduct a surface search for a distressed vessel as part of Tradewinds 2018. Tradewinds is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored exercise that provides participating Caribbean nations the opportunity to improve security and disaster response capabilities. This year’s focus is on countering transnational organized crime in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class​ Melissa K. Russell/Released)