UNITAS LXIV

MARFORRES / MARFORSOUTH

Cartagena, Colombia

ABOUT

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.

Media Contact Information

Name: MFR CommStrat & MFS CommStrat
Address: 2000 Opelousas Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114
Phone: (504) 697-9335 & (504) 697-9476
eMail: mfrcommstrat@usmc.mil & mfscomstrat@usmc.mil

Video by Sgt. Colton Garrett

Player Embed Code:

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)

The music within the following video production is copyright material used under license with HookSounds contract dated Dec. 1, 2022.

PRESS RELEASES / ARTICLES

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...

PHOTO GALLERY

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 warm-up 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, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 65th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriel Durand)

Download Image: Full Size (9.61 MB)

Tags: pt, stronger together, exercise, allies and partners, UNITASChile2024, MFS UNITAS 24, MFRUNITAS24

Photo by: Sgt. Gabriel Groseclose-Durand | VIRIN: 240903-M-TU094-1011.JPG

Photo Gallery