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UNITAS (Latin for “UNITED”) is the oldest and largest maritime exercise in the region. It began in 1959 as a South American and U.S. regional exercise designed to demonstrate a united stance against the spread of the Soviet Union’s influence and presence in Latin America. The exercise continues to be the most important naval exercise in the U.S. Southern Command AOR promoting partnership and demonstrating U.S. importance and commitment to the region.

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UNITAS Concludes After Successful Exercise
UNITAS LXIII (63), the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise concluded with a closing ceremony in Rio De Janeiro, Sept. 22, 2022....

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U.S. Maritime Forces Arrive for UNITAS LXIII hosted by Brazil
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U.S. and Chilean Marines conduct physical training during UNITAS LXV

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and members of the Armada de Chile, Cuerpo de Infantería de Marina (Chilean Marine Corps), conduct physical training exercises at Destacamento de Infanteria Marina Number 4 (Chilean Marine Detachment Number 4) “Cochrane”, Chile, during exercise UNITAS LXV, Sep. 3, 2024. The Marines conducted physical training to build camaraderie and esprit de corps, and maintain fitness standards.UNITAS focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encouraging the establishment of new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriel Durand)

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Photo by: Sgt. Gabriel Groseclose-Durand | VIRIN: 240903-M-TU094-1039.JPG

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