UNITAS 2022

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MARINE CORPS FORCES RESERVE | MARINE CORPS FORCES SOUTH
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

 

 



ABOUT UNITAS 2022

UNITAS (Latin for “UNITED”) is the oldest and largest maritime exercise in the region.  It began in 1959 as a South American and U.S. regional exercise designed to demonstrate a united stance against the spread of the Soviet Union’s influence and presence in Latin America.  The exercise continues to be the most important naval exercise in the U.S. Southern Command AOR promoting partnership and demonstrating U.S. importance and commitment to the region.


 

UNITAS 2022 - NEWS Articles

UNITAS Concludes After Successful Exercise
UNITAS LXIII (63), the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise concluded with a closing ceremony in Rio De Janeiro, Sept. 22, 2022....

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Kicks Off UNITAS LXIII in Rio De Janeiro
More than 5,500 military personnel from 19 partner nations kicked off UNITAS LXIII (63) during an opening ceremony Sept. 8, 2022....

U.S. Maritime Forces Arrive for UNITAS LXIII hosted by Brazil
Navy and Marine forces are set to arrive in Rio de Janeiro in support of UNITAS LXIII, the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise scheduled to take place Sept. 8-22.This year’s...

 

UNITAS 2022 - VIDEOS
Video by Cpl. Samuel Qin
Argentine and U.S. Marines train for cold weather warfare 
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South
Oct. 15, 2024 | 2:56
U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center instructors and Argentine marines exchange knowledge and train alongside one another during a cold weather bilateral exercise in Ushuaia, Argentina, Sept. 2-14, 2024. This bilateral exercise strengthens both forces' ability to perform cold-weather mountaineering and lays the groundwork for future cooperation in high-altitude, cold-weather environments. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Samuel Qin)

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UNITAS 2022 - PHOTOS
UNITAS 2022: U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, are Commemorated for Their Efforts During Exercise UNITAS LXIII
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, receive a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 18, 2022. These awards were given to show superior performance in their duties during the execution of exercise UNITAS. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan L. Gonzalez)

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