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FORMOSA 2024

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For the United States, engagement in Exercise Formosa reaffirms its commitment to strengthening ties with strategic partners in Latin America. The U.S. Marines' participation shows support for Brazil's continued efforts in promoting democratic values and supporting the rule of law across the continent.
 

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FORMOSA 2024 ARTICLES AND PRESS RELEASES

U.S. Marine Corps and Brazilian Naval Infantry launch Exercise FORMOSA to strengthen regional security
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and the Brazilian Naval Infantry (CFN) commenced Exercise Formosa today, a major Brazilian military exercise with U.S. participation aimed at enhancing the bilateral training partnership between the United States Marine Corps and Brazil and strengthening regional (continued...)

U.S. Marine Corps and Brazilian Naval Infantry launch Exercise FORMOSA to strengthen regional security
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and the Brazilian Naval Infantry (CFN) commenced Exercise Formosa, a major Brazilian military exercise with U.S. participation aimed at enhancing the bilateral training partnership between the United States Marine Corps and Brazil and strengthening regional (continued...)


FORMOSA 2024 - PHOTO GALLERY
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Sargento 3 Fuzilero Naval do Brasil (Brazilian Navy Sergeant 3) Diego Freitas Ceroulo, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman, gives a mission brief to Brazilian and Chilean Marines before joint amphibious landing exercises during UNITAS on the Brazilian Marine Corps Base of Ilha do Governador, Brazil, Aug. 20, 2019. AAVs can conduct ship to shore movements to aid in supporting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief situations. 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. The exercise focuses in strengthening the existing regional partnerships and encourages establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise during multinational training operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Booker T. Thomas III)
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Tags: assault, HADR, aid, Rio de Janeiro, marforsouth, Vehicles, DISASTER, unitas, USSouthcom, Brazil, Relief, Humanitarian, Amphibious, 4th AAB, Enduring Promise, SPMAGTFSC
Photo by: Sgt. Booker Thomas |  VIRIN: 190820-M-TE205-180.JPG
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