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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, addresses members of the Reserve Organization of America during their national convention in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sept. 30, 2023. ROA is America’s leading advocate for members of the reserve component, their families, and veterans of the reserve force. For 100 years ROA has been the only organization solely dedicated to supporting the reserve components and their critical role in national defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Mota, sergeant major of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces South, addresses members of the Reserve Organization of America during their national convention in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sept. 30, 2023. ROA is America’s leading advocate for members of the reserve component, their families, and veterans of the reserve force. For 100 years ROA has been the only organization solely dedicated to supporting the reserve components and their critical role in national defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer Delacruz)

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U.S. Marines with 4th Civil Affairs Group and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South participate in a Disaster Field Operations Course (DFOC) hosted by Florida International University at their Biscayne Bay Campus, Florida, July 15-17, 2022. The DFOC is an interagency exercise designed to provide graduate students with experience in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief while in a foreign disaster scenario. Graduate students in the Academy for International Disaster Preparedness program conduct the course at FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine as part of their annual capstone event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Camila Melendez)

U.S. Marines with 4th Civil Affairs Group and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South participate in a Disaster Field Operations Course (DFOC) hosted by Florida International University at their Biscayne Bay Campus, Florida, July 15-17, 2022. The DFOC is an interagency exercise designed to provide graduate students with experience in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief while in a foreign disaster scenario. Graduate students in the Academy for International Disaster Preparedness program conduct the course at FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine as part of their annual capstone event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Camila Melendez)

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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis Sanchez, Marine Forces Reserve chief of staff, meets with U.S. Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Base Expedicionaria de Fuzileiros Navais in Formosa, Brazil, during the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais’ (Brazilian Marine Corps’) annual Infantry Training Exercise Formosa. Exercise Formosa offers an ideal platform for the armed forces of multiple nations to enhance their interoperability, conduct joint military operations, and exchange invaluable insights on tactics and strategies. With the backdrop of an ever-changing global security landscape, the participation of the United States Marine Corps and militaries from multiple nations shows commitment to regional security and partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis Sanchez, Marine Forces Reserve chief of staff, meets with U.S. Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Base Expedicionaria de Fuzileiros Navais in Formosa, Brazil, during the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais’ (Brazilian Marine Corps’) annual Infantry Training Exercise Formosa. Exercise Formosa offers an ideal platform for the armed forces of multiple nations to enhance their interoperability, conduct joint military operations, and exchange invaluable insights on tactics and strategies. With the backdrop of an ever-changing global security landscape, the participation of the United States Marine Corps and militaries from multiple nations shows commitment to regional security and partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)

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Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, left, stands with the company commander of Alpha Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, left, stands with the company commander of Alpha Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, left, recieves a paddle from Alpha Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, left, recieves a paddle from Alpha Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, left, hands a letter of appreciation to a U.S. Marine with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, left, hands a letter of appreciation to a U.S. Marine with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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A U.S. Marine with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, stands at attention at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

A U.S. Marine with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, stands at attention at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, speaks to reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from partnered and allied nations at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, speaks to reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from partnered and allied nations at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, speaks to reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from partnered and allied nations at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, speaks to reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from partnered and allied nations at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, speaks to reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from partnered and allied nations at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, speaks to reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from partnered and allied nations at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, speaks to reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from partnered and allied nations at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, speaks to reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from partnered and allied nations at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, speaks to reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from partnered and allied nations at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

Infantería de Marina Colombiana (Colombian Marine Corps) Teniente Coronel (Lieutenant Colonel) Carlos Andres Rodriguez Saenz, commander of Caribbean Naval Special Forces Group, speaks to reconnaissance Marines and Sailors from partnered and allied nations at the closing ceremony for special operations training during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 20, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine carries his parachute equipment after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine carries his parachute equipment after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine poses for a photo after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine poses for a photo after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine recovers his parachute after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine recovers his parachute after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine recovers his parachute after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine recovers his parachute after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine recovers his parachute after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine recovers his parachute after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine recovers his parachute after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine recovers his parachute after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine takes off his parachute harness after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine takes off his parachute harness after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine holds his nation's flag after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

A Paraguayan reconnaissance Marine holds his nation's flag after conducting a low level static line jump during UNITAS LXIV at Cartagena, Colombia, July 18, 2023. During UNITAS, reconnaissance and special operation force Marines from partner and allied nations conducted multilateral special operations training consisting of room clearing, visit board search and seizure, jungle patrolling, low level static line jumping, small arms, and helicopter rope suspension tactics. 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 photo by Sgt. Colton K. Garrett)

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