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UNITAS is the world’s longest-running, annual exercise and brings together multinational forces from 11 countries to include Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile Argentina, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Mexico, Great Britain and the United States.

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U.S. Navy Adm. Greg Faller, commander, U.S. Southern Command, walks with Brazilian Navy Adm. Leonardo Puntel, commander of the Brazilian Operational Navy, at the opening ceremony of UNITAS LX (60) in Rio de Janeiro, August 19, 2019. UNITAS, which means “unity” in Latin, is a demonstration of the U.S. commitment to the region and to the value of the strong relationships forged with our partners there. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Timothy M. Ahearn)

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