UNITAS LXIV

MARFORRES / MARFORSOUTH

Cartagena, Colombia

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UNITAS, which is Latin for unity, celebrates its 64th anniversary in 2023, and serves as the longest-running multinational maritime exercise in the world.

From 11-21 July 2023, USNAVSO, MARFORSOUTH, MARFORRES, and SOCSOUTH, alongside 20 partnered nations, will conduct multi-domain maritime operations in support of UNITAS LXIV in the vicinity of Cartagena, Coveñas & Barranquilla, Colombia.

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UNITAS LXIV

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South
July 28, 2023 | 2:39

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Forces UNITAS, and partnered and allied nations conduct multilateral training during UNITAS LXIV in Colombia, July 11 - 21, 2023. UNITAS, hosted by 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 video by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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United in Purpose | 20 Nations Kick Off UNITAS LXIV in Colombia
UNITAS LXIV is officially underway. The opening ceremony of the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise formally launched this year’s iteration on July 12, 2023. Twenty nations are...

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UNITAS

20230701-N-OK195-1013 CARTAGENA, Colombia (July 1, 2023) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Cole Steagall, assigned to the expeditionary fast transport USNS Burlington (T-EFP 10), stands security forces watch as the ship arrives in Cartagena, Colombia in preparation for UNITAS LXIV, July 1, 2023. Burlington is one of 26 vessels slated to participate in UNITAS LXIV, the world’s longest running maritime exercise, July 11-21. Colombia is hosting UNITAS LXIV this year with nearly 7,000 people from 20 nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Nicko West/Released)

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Tags: Arrival, Cartagena, unitas, USNS Burlington, UNITASLXIV, USNAVSOUTH/U.S. 4th Fleet

Photo by: Lt.j.g Nicko West | VIRIN: 230701-N-OK195-1013.JPG

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