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Senior Brazilian and United States Marines, and their staffs, pose for a photo outside of the Brazilian Marine Corps Division Headquarters at the start of Exercise UNITAS LXIII at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil will celebrate its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Senior Brazilian and United States Marines, and their staffs, pose for a photo outside of the Brazilian Marine Corps Division Headquarters at the start of Exercise UNITAS LXIII at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil will celebrate its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Zakaya McAroy with Landing Craft, Utility 1663, assigned to the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) poses for a photo after supervising the loading a Light Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC) aboard the LCU following a series of amphibious operations at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 06, 2022. For the last 63 years, UNITAS has developed and sustained relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Zakaya McAroy with Landing Craft, Utility 1663, assigned to the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) poses for a photo after supervising the loading a Light Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC) aboard the LCU following a series of amphibious operations at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 06, 2022. For the last 63 years, UNITAS has developed and sustained relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

Chief Warrant Officer Michael Fifer, Officer-in-Charge of Command Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 2, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, United States Navy, supervises the loading of a Light Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC) aboard Landing Craft, Utility 1663, at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Uruguay. The exercise 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 Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Chief Warrant Officer Michael Fifer, Officer-in-Charge of Command Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 2, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, United States Navy, supervises the loading of a Light Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC) aboard Landing Craft, Utility 1663, at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Uruguay. The exercise 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 Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

Brig. Gen. Len "Loni" Anderson, left, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, received a personal letter and coin from Contra-Almirante Marcelo Guimarães Dias (Rear Adm. Brazilian Marine Corps), right, commander of Brazil’s Amphibious Division, following a tour of the training areas during UNITAS LXIII at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. The exchange of a gift is indicative of the relationships built during the span of 63 iterations of exercise UNITAS. UNITAS, which is Latin for ‘unity’ trains forces from across the globe in South America to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious, and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating navy and marine forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Brig. Gen. Len "Loni" Anderson, left, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, received a personal letter and coin from Contra-Almirante Marcelo Guimarães Dias (Rear Adm. Brazilian Marine Corps), right, commander of Brazil’s Amphibious Division, following a tour of the training areas during UNITAS LXIII at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. The exchange of a gift is indicative of the relationships built during the span of 63 iterations of exercise UNITAS. UNITAS, which is Latin for ‘unity’ trains forces from across the globe in South America to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious, and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating navy and marine forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

Vice-Almirante Carlos Chagas Vianna Braga, left, and Vice-Almirante Renato Garcia Arruda, center, Vice Admirals in the Brazilian Marine Corps and senior commanders within the fleet marine forces, discuss amphibious operations with Brig. Gen. Len "Loni" Anderson, right, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, during the kick off of UNITAS LXIII at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. The senior leaders within both nations’ Marine Corps discuss the importance of combined planning and training efforts to retain strong partnerships and ensure their forces are ready when needed. UNITAS, throughout its 63 iterations, has proven to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster mutual cooperation, understanding, and respect among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Vice-Almirante Carlos Chagas Vianna Braga, left, and Vice-Almirante Renato Garcia Arruda, center, Vice Admirals in the Brazilian Marine Corps and senior commanders within the fleet marine forces, discuss amphibious operations with Brig. Gen. Len "Loni" Anderson, right, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, during the kick off of UNITAS LXIII at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. The senior leaders within both nations’ Marine Corps discuss the importance of combined planning and training efforts to retain strong partnerships and ensure their forces are ready when needed. UNITAS, throughout its 63 iterations, has proven to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster mutual cooperation, understanding, and respect among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

Landing Craft, Utility 1663, assigned to the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), loads United States Navy and Marine Corps vehicles, equipment, and personnel at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. The embarkation directly supports amphibious training for the 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Uruguay who are participating in this year’s exercise. UNITAS 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 Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Landing Craft, Utility 1663, assigned to the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), loads United States Navy and Marine Corps vehicles, equipment, and personnel at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. The embarkation directly supports amphibious training for the 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Uruguay who are participating in this year’s exercise. UNITAS 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 Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS and Uruguayan marines walk across the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during helicopter embarkation operations off the coast of Brazil, Sept. 14, 2022. Marines were practicing boarding and exiting a helicopter aboard a ship during exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of our remerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster friendly, mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS and Uruguayan marines walk across the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during helicopter embarkation operations off the coast of Brazil, Sept. 14, 2022. Marines were practicing boarding and exiting a helicopter aboard a ship during exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of our remerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster friendly, mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Sgt. Brendan Mullin

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil celebrated its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil celebrated its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil will celebrate its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil will celebrate its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil celebrated its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil celebrated its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS develops and sustains relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States. The exercise 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 Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States. The exercise 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 Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS 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 Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS 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 Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil celebrated its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, conduct flight operations near the Christ the Redeemer statue at Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 12, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 63rd iteration of the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil celebrated its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan Gonzalez

Brig. Gen. Len "Loni" Anderson, right, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, discusses communications equipment with a Brazilian marine inside the operational control center of a Brazilian command and control vehicle during a visit with multinational marine forces at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for ‘unity,’ trains forces from across the globe in South America to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious, and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating navy and marine forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Brig. Gen. Len "Loni" Anderson, right, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, discusses communications equipment with a Brazilian marine inside the operational control center of a Brazilian command and control vehicle during a visit with multinational marine forces at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for ‘unity,’ trains forces from across the globe in South America to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious, and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating navy and marine forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

Brig. Gen. Len "Loni" Anderson, aft center, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, and Contra-Almirante Marcelo Guimarães Dias (Rear Adm. Brazilian Marine Corps), aft right, commander of Brazil’s Amphibious Division, observe U.S. Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, alongside their Brazilian Marine counterparts, conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. Infantry Marines from both nations train together to keep their skills, tactics, techniques, procedures, and partnerships sharp throughout UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS, throughout its 63 iterations, has proven to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster mutual cooperation, understanding, and respect among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Brig. Gen. Len "Loni" Anderson, aft center, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, and Contra-Almirante Marcelo Guimarães Dias (Rear Adm. Brazilian Marine Corps), aft right, commander of Brazil’s Amphibious Division, observe U.S. Marines from Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, alongside their Brazilian Marine counterparts, conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) training at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. Infantry Marines from both nations train together to keep their skills, tactics, techniques, procedures, and partnerships sharp throughout UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS, throughout its 63 iterations, has proven to develop and sustain relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster mutual cooperation, understanding, and respect among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

From left, Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ali Fayyad, Chief Warrant Officer Michael Fifer, and Engineman 1st Class Jason Hook from Command Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 2, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, United States Navy, pose for a photograph after loading their vehicles and equipment aboard Landing Craft, Utility 1663 at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. BMU-2 functions as the beach traffic controller and provides craft landing zone beach party teams in support of ship-to-shore movement to facilitate landing of personnel and equipment. They also provide a salvage capability with Light Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC) which is essential to the safety and success of the various amphibious operations throughout Brazil. UNITAS, which is Latin for ‘unity,’ trains forces from across the globe in South America to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious, and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating navy and marine forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

From left, Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ali Fayyad, Chief Warrant Officer Michael Fifer, and Engineman 1st Class Jason Hook from Command Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 2, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, United States Navy, pose for a photograph after loading their vehicles and equipment aboard Landing Craft, Utility 1663 at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. BMU-2 functions as the beach traffic controller and provides craft landing zone beach party teams in support of ship-to-shore movement to facilitate landing of personnel and equipment. They also provide a salvage capability with Light Amphibious Recovery Craft (LARC) which is essential to the safety and success of the various amphibious operations throughout Brazil. UNITAS, which is Latin for ‘unity,’ trains forces from across the globe in South America to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious, and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating navy and marine forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

Vice-Almirante Marcelo Guimarães Dias (Rear Adm. Brazilian Marine Corps), commander of Brazil’s Amphibious Division, delivers a Brazilian Marine Corps capabilities brief to Brig. Gen. Len "Loni" Anderson, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, and senior Marine Corps leaders from both Brazil and the U.S.A. at the Brazilian Marine Corps Division Headquarters, Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. For the last 63 years, UNITAS has developed and sustained relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Vice-Almirante Marcelo Guimarães Dias (Rear Adm. Brazilian Marine Corps), commander of Brazil’s Amphibious Division, delivers a Brazilian Marine Corps capabilities brief to Brig. Gen. Len "Loni" Anderson, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, and senior Marine Corps leaders from both Brazil and the U.S.A. at the Brazilian Marine Corps Division Headquarters, Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 6, 2022. For the last 63 years, UNITAS has developed and sustained relationships that improve the capacity of our reemerging and enduring maritime partners to achieve common objectives. Additionally, the military-to-military exchanges foster mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler)

Photo by Maj. Jeremy Wheeler

Marines from Brazil, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Paraguay, and Uruguay sprint from the starting line during a 'Marine of Steel' event in Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 4, 2022. UNITAS 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. Trystan Taft)

Marines from Brazil, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Paraguay, and Uruguay sprint from the starting line during a 'Marine of Steel' event in Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 4, 2022. UNITAS 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. Trystan Taft)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trystan Taft

A U.S. and Brazilian Marine shake hands after grappling during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu course in Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, at a sports day event during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 4, 2022. UNITAS 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. Trystan Taft)

A U.S. and Brazilian Marine shake hands after grappling during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu course in Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, at a sports day event during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 4, 2022. UNITAS 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. Trystan Taft)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Trystan Taft