160408-N-MD297-053 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 8, 2016) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) conducts small boat operations with the Ecuadorian Coast Guard ship Isla Marchena (LG 42) during a bilateral maritime security operation in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Lassen is underway in support of Operation Martillo, a joint operation with the U.S. Coast Guard and partner nations within the 4th Fleet area of responsibility. Operation Martillo is being led by Joint Interagency Task Force South, in support of U.S. Southern Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released)