Operation Allies Welcome

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jawan Thomas, an electronics optics ordnance technician, left, and Cpl. Russell Mcguire, a parachute rigger, both with Combat Logistics Battalion 8 (CLB-8), Combat Logistics Regiment 2 (CLR-2), 2nd Marine Logistics Group (2nd MLG) conduct pre-checks for the Tactical Resupply Vehicle (TRV) 150 unmanned aircraft system in Coveñas, Colombia, July 11, 2023 during UNITAS LXIV. UNITAS, taking place in Colombia this year, is the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Kohlmann)