UNITAS 2022

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MARINE CORPS FORCES RESERVE | MARINE CORPS FORCES SOUTH
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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 Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich
U.S. Marine Corps Forces South 2024 End of Year Video
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South
Dec. 27, 2024 | 1:05
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South conducted many engagements in the Southern Command area of responsibility during 2024. Highlights included training and partnerships in South America, Central America and the Caribbean, where Marines worked with partner nations during multi-national exercises, jungle and cold weather training, subject matter expert exchanges and more. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)
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UNITAS 2022 - PHOTOS
Brazilian Marine Corps Vice Admiral Pedro Luiz Gueros Taulois visits U.S. Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Louisiana
Vice-almirante fuzileiro naval (Brazilian Marine Corps major general) Pedro Luiz Gueros Taulois, Commanding General of Personnel Command, is welcomed by the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve Band during his visit to the Marine Corps Support Facility, New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov. 8, 2023. The Brazilian Naval Infantry and the U.S. Marine Corps work closely together to address evolving security challenges and protect common interests in an ever-changing world. During his visit, Taulois discussed the U.S. Marine Corps and Brazilian Naval Infantry relationship, toured the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School, and attended the 248th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in New Orleans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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