Bahamas (June 13, 2018) Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Commodore Tellis A. Bethel (left), welcomes leadership from vessels participating in Tradewinds 2018 to the island during a gathering aboard Royal Fleet Auxiliary Mounts Bay (L3008). Tradewinds is a 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.

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