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U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Kinziano Kerai, assigned to Landing Craft, Utility 1663, guides a forklift carrying U.S. Marine Corps equipment loaded from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) in Rio de Janeiro in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 3, 2022. Marines and their equipment are moving ashore from the Mesa Verde to begin training during UNITAS LXIII. 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 Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Kinziano Kerai, assigned to Landing Craft, Utility 1663, guides a forklift carrying U.S. Marine Corps equipment loaded from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) in Rio de Janeiro in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 3, 2022. Marines and their equipment are moving ashore from the Mesa Verde to begin training during UNITAS LXIII. 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 Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Sgt. Brendan Mullin

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Roman Shrader, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), prepares to move U.S. Marine Corps equipment through the well deck of the Mesa Verde in Rio de Janeiro in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 3, 2022. Marines and their equipment are moving ashore from the Mesa Verde to begin training during UNITAS LXIII. 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 Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Roman Shrader, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), prepares to move U.S. Marine Corps equipment through the well deck of the Mesa Verde in Rio de Janeiro in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 3, 2022. Marines and their equipment are moving ashore from the Mesa Verde to begin training during UNITAS LXIII. 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 Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Sgt. Brendan Mullin

A U.S. Navy forklift moves U.S. Marine Corps equipment through the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) in Rio de Janeiro in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 3, 2022. Marines and their equipment are moving ashore from the Mesa Verde to begin training during UNITAS LXIII. 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 Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

A U.S. Navy forklift moves U.S. Marine Corps equipment through the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) in Rio de Janeiro in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 3, 2022. Marines and their equipment are moving ashore from the Mesa Verde to begin training during UNITAS LXIII. 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 Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Sgt. Brendan Mullin

A U.S. Marine Corps forklift carries a storage container in Rio de Janeiro during in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 2, 2022. Marines and their equipment moved ashore from the amphibious transport dock ship Mesa Verde (LPD -19) to begin training during UNITAS LXIII. 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 Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

A U.S. Marine Corps forklift carries a storage container in Rio de Janeiro during in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 2, 2022. Marines and their equipment moved ashore from the amphibious transport dock ship Mesa Verde (LPD -19) to begin training during UNITAS LXIII. 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 Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Sgt. Brendan Mullin

A U.S. Marine Corps forklift moves storage containers ashore from Landing Craft, Utility 1663 in Rio de Janeiro in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 2, 2022. Marines and their equipment moved ashore from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD -19) to begin training during UNITAS LXIII. 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 Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

A U.S. Marine Corps forklift moves storage containers ashore from Landing Craft, Utility 1663 in Rio de Janeiro in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 2, 2022. Marines and their equipment moved ashore from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD -19) to begin training during UNITAS LXIII. 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 Sgt. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Sgt. Brendan Mullin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Grant, a squad leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII participates in a buddy squat competition during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Marambaia, Brazil, Sept. 11, 2022. The competition included marines from multiple partner nations and built camaraderie between forces. 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 friendly, mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps. Grant is a native of Chillicothe, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Grant, a squad leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII participates in a buddy squat competition during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Marambaia, Brazil, Sept. 11, 2022. The competition included marines from multiple partner nations and built camaraderie between forces. 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 friendly, mutual cooperation and understanding among participating navies and marine corps. Grant is a native of Chillicothe, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Grant, a squad leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII participates in a push-up competition with a Mexican marine during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Marambaia, Brazil, Sept. 11, 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 multi-national maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil celebrated its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. Grant is a native of Chillicothe, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Grant, a squad leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII participates in a push-up competition with a Mexican marine during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Marambaia, Brazil, Sept. 11, 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 multi-national maritime exercise. Additionally, this year Brazil celebrated its bicentennial, a historical milestone commemorating 200 years of the country’s independence. Grant is a native of Chillicothe, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Grant, a squad leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII participates in a push-up competition during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Marambaia, Brazil, Sept. 11, 2022. The competition included marines from multiple partner nations and built camaraderie between forces. UNITAS trains forces 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. Grant is a native of Chillicothe, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Grant, a squad leader with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII participates in a push-up competition during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Marambaia, Brazil, Sept. 11, 2022. The competition included marines from multiple partner nations and built camaraderie between forces. UNITAS trains forces 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. Grant is a native of Chillicothe, Ohio. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago

U.S. Sailors assigned to a Navy SEAL Team, make their way toward a command deck during Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training with partner nations during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 15, 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. Ethan Craw)

U.S. Sailors assigned to a Navy SEAL Team, make their way toward a command deck during Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training with partner nations during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 15, 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. Ethan Craw)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Craw

Service members from Brazil with the Grupamento de Mergulhadores de Comabte, Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy Combat Divers Group), Hombres Ranas de Infantería de Marina de Ecuador (Ecuadorian Marine Corps Frogmen), Las Fuerzas de Operaciones Especiales de la Marina de Guerra del Perú (The Special Operations Forces of the Peruvian Navy), and U.S. Navy SEALs assigned to a Naval Special Operations Team, conduct a dive mission as part of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Maj. Thomas Perna) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

Service members from Brazil with the Grupamento de Mergulhadores de Comabte, Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy Combat Divers Group), Hombres Ranas de Infantería de Marina de Ecuador (Ecuadorian Marine Corps Frogmen), Las Fuerzas de Operaciones Especiales de la Marina de Guerra del Perú (The Special Operations Forces of the Peruvian Navy), and U.S. Navy SEALs assigned to a Naval Special Operations Team, conduct a dive mission as part of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Maj. Thomas Perna) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

Photo by Maj. Thomas Perna

Service members from Brazil with the Grupamento de Mergulhadores de Comabte, Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy Combat Divers Group), Hombres Ranas de Infantería de Marina de Ecuador (Ecuadorian Marine Corps Frogmen), Las Fuerzas de Operaciones Especiales de la Marina de Guerra del Perú (The Special Operations Forces of the Peruvian Navy), and U.S. Navy SEALs assigned to a Naval Special Operations Team, conduct a dive mission as part of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Maj. Thomas Perna) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

Service members from Brazil with the Grupamento de Mergulhadores de Comabte, Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy Combat Divers Group), Hombres Ranas de Infantería de Marina de Ecuador (Ecuadorian Marine Corps Frogmen), Las Fuerzas de Operaciones Especiales de la Marina de Guerra del Perú (The Special Operations Forces of the Peruvian Navy), and U.S. Navy SEALs assigned to a Naval Special Operations Team, conduct a dive mission as part of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Maj. Thomas Perna) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

Photo by Maj. Thomas Perna

Service members from Brazil with the Grupamento de Mergulhadores de Comabte, Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy Combat Divers Group), Hombres Ranas de Infantería de Marina de Ecuador (Ecuadorian Marine Corps Frogmen), Las Fuerzas de Operaciones Especiales de la Marina de Guerra del Perú (The Special Operations Forces of the Peruvian Navy), and U.S. Navy SEALs assigned to a Naval Special Operations Team, converse after completing a dive mission during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Sgt. Camila Melendez) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

Service members from Brazil with the Grupamento de Mergulhadores de Comabte, Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy Combat Divers Group), Hombres Ranas de Infantería de Marina de Ecuador (Ecuadorian Marine Corps Frogmen), Las Fuerzas de Operaciones Especiales de la Marina de Guerra del Perú (The Special Operations Forces of the Peruvian Navy), and U.S. Navy SEALs assigned to a Naval Special Operations Team, converse after completing a dive mission during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Sgt. Camila Melendez) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

Photo by Sgt. Camila Melendez

A Brazilian service member with the Grupamento de Mergulhadores de Comabte, Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy Combat Divers Group), and a U.S. Navy SEAL assigned to a Naval Special Operations Team, watch the water during a dive mission as part of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Sgt. Camila Melendez)

A Brazilian service member with the Grupamento de Mergulhadores de Comabte, Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy Combat Divers Group), and a U.S. Navy SEAL assigned to a Naval Special Operations Team, watch the water during a dive mission as part of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, 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 Sgt. Camila Melendez)

Photo by Sgt. Camila Melendez

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) – A MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter pilot starts the engines in preparation for take-off during flight operations onboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Sept. 14, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) – A MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter pilot starts the engines in preparation for take-off during flight operations onboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Sept. 14, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) – Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ian Odhiambo assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) gives signals to a UH-1Y Venom helicopter pilot during flight operations, Sept. 14, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) – Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Ian Odhiambo assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) gives signals to a UH-1Y Venom helicopter pilot during flight operations, Sept. 14, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) – A U.S. Marine helicopter pilot lands a UH-1Y Venom on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during flight operations, Sept. 14, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2022) – A U.S. Marine helicopter pilot lands a UH-1Y Venom on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) during flight operations, Sept. 14, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2022) – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jim Aiken, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet speaks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in the hangar bay of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Sept. 11, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2022) – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Jim Aiken, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet speaks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in the hangar bay of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Sept. 11, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2022) – U.S. Navy Captain Michael Nordeen, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), speaks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in the hangar bay, Sept. 11, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2022) – U.S. Navy Captain Michael Nordeen, commanding officer of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), speaks during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in the hangar bay, Sept. 11, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2022) – U.S. Marines and Sailors bow their heads in a moment of silence during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in the hangar bay of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Sept. 11, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2022) – U.S. Marines and Sailors bow their heads in a moment of silence during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in the hangar bay of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Sept. 11, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2022) – U.S. Navy Chaplain Pohlmarc Lawrence delivers the invocation during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in the hangar bay of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Sept. 11, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2022) – U.S. Navy Chaplain Pohlmarc Lawrence delivers the invocation during a 9/11 memorial ceremony in the hangar bay of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), Sept. 11, 2022. Mesa Verde is currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean in support of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, 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 conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces 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 naval and marine forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan)

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sydney Milligan