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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

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2022) – Culinary Specialist Senior Chief Maurice Gaskin sings the national anthem 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) – Culinary Specialist Senior Chief Maurice Gaskin sings the national anthem 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

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of the Brazilian Navy take part in a tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) exchange with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 15, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of the Brazilian Navy take part in a tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) exchange with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 15, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jahlena

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 conducts a demonstration for their Brazilian counterparts during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 15, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 conducts a demonstration for their Brazilian counterparts during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 15, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jahlena

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) brief their Brazilian counterparts during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 15, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) brief their Brazilian counterparts during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 15, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jahlena

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) performs a tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) exchange with their Brazilian counterparts during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 15, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) performs a tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) exchange with their Brazilian counterparts during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 15, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jahlena

RIO DE JANEIRO – U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) and their Brazilian counterparts conduct dive training during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 14, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

RIO DE JANEIRO – U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) and their Brazilian counterparts conduct dive training during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 14, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jahlena

RIO DE JANEIRO – U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) and their Brazilian counterparts get ready for a dive during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 14, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

RIO DE JANEIRO – U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) and their Brazilian counterparts get ready for a dive during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 14, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jahlena

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of the Brazilian Navy take part in a tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) exchange with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 15, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 15, 2022) Members of the Brazilian Navy take part in a tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) exchange with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 2 during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 15, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jahlena

RIO DE JANEIRO – U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) watch as their Brazilian counterparts conduct a demonstration during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 14, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

RIO DE JANEIRO – U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) watch as their Brazilian counterparts conduct a demonstration during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 14, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jahlena

RIO DE JANEIRO – U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) watch as their Brazilian counterparts conduct dive training during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 14, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

RIO DE JANEIRO – U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) watch as their Brazilian counterparts conduct dive training during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 14, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jahlena

RIO DE JANEIRO – U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) watch as their Brazilian counterparts get ready for a dive during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 14, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

RIO DE JANEIRO – U.S. Navy divers, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU-2) watch as their Brazilian counterparts get ready for a dive during UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 14, 2022. 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 Jahlena Royer/Released)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jahlena

A U.S. Sailor assigned to a Navy SEAL Team, climbs down a hatch during Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training 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)

A U.S. Sailor assigned to a Navy SEAL Team, climbs down a hatch during Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training 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

U.S. Sailors assigned to a Navy SEAL Team, evaluate the multinational Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training 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, evaluate the multinational Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training 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

A U.S. Sailor assigned to a Navy SEAL Team, conducts Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training 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)

A U.S. Sailor assigned to a Navy SEAL Team, conducts Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training 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

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. 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. Ethan Craw) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

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. 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. Ethan Craw) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Craw

A U.S. Sailor assigned to a Navy SEAL Team, climbs up a ladder 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) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

A U.S. Sailor assigned to a Navy SEAL Team, climbs up a ladder 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) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Craw

A U.S. Sailor assigned to a Navy SEAL Team, climbs up a ladder 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) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

A U.S. Sailor assigned to a Navy SEAL Team, climbs up a ladder 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) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

Photo by Cpl. Ethan Craw

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, pose for a photo at São Pedro da Aldeia, Brazil, Sept. 13, 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. Colton K. Garrett)

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, pose for a photo at São Pedro da Aldeia, Brazil, Sept. 13, 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. Colton K. Garrett)

Photo by Cpl. Colton Garrett

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 movement to their insert point via a Combat Rubber Raid Craft 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 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 movement to their insert point via a Combat Rubber Raid Craft 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 Maj. Thomas Perna) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring faces and tattoos)

Photo by Maj. Thomas Perna