SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Marine Gen. John Kelly, commander of Southern Command, and Adm. Sigfrido Pared Pérez, Dominican Republic Minister of Defense, stand at attention while the national anthems are played during the opening ceremony for the 2014 Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC) Jan. 28 in Santo Domingo. Defense, law enforcement and civilian leaders from 20 countries participated in CANSEC from Jan. 28-30 to discuss Caribbean security and ongoing efforts to bolster sustainment and information sharing in the region. (Photo by Jose Ruiz) 140128-A-BS728-001 by

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Marine Gen. John Kelly, commander of Southern Command, and Adm. Sigfrido Pared Pérez, Dominican Republic Minister of Defense, stand at attention while the national anthems are played during the opening ceremony for the 2014 Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC) Jan. 28 in Santo Domingo. Defense, law enforcement and civilian leaders from 20 countries participated in CANSEC from Jan. 28-30 to discuss Caribbean security and ongoing efforts to bolster sustainment and information sharing in the region. (Photo by Jose Ruiz) 140128-A-BS728-001 by ussouthcom

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