Readiness

Lance Cpl. Ian Garcia, a combat engineer with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, gathers tools during a general exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 13, 2020. Combat engineer Marines are increasing their construction skills in preparation for infrastructure improvement projects scheduled during their upcoming deployment to Latin America. The GENEX includes training events such as engineering projects and evacuation control center training scenarios that will help build the SPMAGTF-SC for their final certification exercise. These training events also provide the Marines and Sailors with real-world scenarios to prepare them for their deployment to assist partner nation militaries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Garcia is a native of Wilsonville, Oregon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)