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Italian Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Nicolas D’Amadio speaks during a logistics brief as part of Exercise UNITAS LXV at Valparaiso, Chile, Sept. 6, 2024. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John K. Jarrard (left), commanding general of 4th Marine Division, speaks to U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Richard S. Lofgren (right), Vice Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet during a brief as part of Exercise UNITAS LXV at Valparaiso, Chile, Sept. 6, 2024. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. John K. Jarrard, commanding general of 4th Marine Division (left) and U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Richard S. Lofgren, Vice Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet (right), listen to a brief as part of Exercise UNITAS LXV at Valparaiso, Chile, Sept. 6, 2024. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

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Dominican Republic Navy Lt. Jr. Gregori Ismale Sosa Suarez (left) listens as Chilean Navy Commander Juan Francisco Morales (right) provides an intelligence brief as part of Exercise UNITAS LXV at Valparaiso, Chile, Sept. 6, 2024. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. William Condon (left), assistant battle watch captain, Marine Forces South, speaks to Armada de Chile, Infanteria de Marina, Teniente primero (Chilean lieutenant commander) Marcos Mujica (right), during a brief as part of Exercise UNITAS LXV at Valparaiso, Chile, Sept. 6, 2024. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

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Peruvian naval special forces remove their gear after conducting dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. The dive operations consisted of several iterations of timed underwater navigation at 20 feet below sea level conducted at various distances. UNITAS focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encouraging the establishment of new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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U.S. Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division and members of partner nation naval special forces conduct dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. The dive operations consisted of several iterations of timed underwater navigation at 20 feet below sea level conducted at various distances. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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U.S. Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division check their buoyancy in the water while conducting dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. The dive operations consisted of several iterations of timed underwater navigation at 20 feet below sea level conducted at various distances. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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Chilean Marine divers prepare their gear before conducting dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. The dive operations consisted of several iterations of timed underwater navigation at 20 feet below sea level conducted at various distances. UNITAS focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encouraging the establishment of new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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Lt. Javier Reyes, an Ecuadorian Marine commando, participates in a brief prior to conducting dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. A pre-dive brief is essential for ensuring safety and clear communication, helping to minimize risks and enhance operational efficiency. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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A Chilean Marine gives a brief to U.S. Marines and members of partner nation forces prior to conducting dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. A pre-dive brief is essential for ensuring safety and clear communication, helping to minimize risks and enhance operational efficiency. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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U.S. Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division pose for a photo after conducting dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. The dive operations consisted of several iterations of timed underwater navigation at 20 feet below sea level conducted at various distances. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin “Houston” Walker, a diver with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, conducts dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. The dive operations consisted of several iterations of timed underwater navigation at 20 feet below sea level conducted at various distances. UNITAS focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encouraging the establishment of new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin “Houston” Walker (left), SSgt Brendan Carol (center), and Sgt. Todd Sager (right), divers with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, conduct dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. The dive operations consisted of several iterations of timed underwater navigation at 20 feet below sea level conducted at various distances. UNITAS focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encouraging the establishment of new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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Chilean naval special forces aid U.S. Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division while conducting dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. The dive operations consisted of several iterations of timed underwater navigation at 20 feet below sea level conducted at various distances. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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U.S. Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division and members of partner nation naval special forces conduct dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. The dive operations consisted of several iterations of timed underwater navigation at 20 feet below sea level conducted at various distances. UNITAS, taking place in Chile this year, 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 Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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A U.S. Marine with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division checks his buoyancy in the water while conducting dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. The dive operations consisted of several iterations of timed underwater navigation at 20 feet below sea level conducted at various distances. UNITAS focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encouraging the establishment of new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Walker, a diver with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, prepares to conduct dive operations during Exercise UNITAS LXV in Vina del Mar, Chile, Sept. 5, 2024. The dive operations consisted of several iterations of timed underwater navigation at 20 feet below sea level conducted at various distances. UNITAS focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encouraging the establishment of new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madisyn Paschal)

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Armada de Chile, Infanteria de Marina, Sargento Segundo (Chilean Marine Corps Sergeant) Rudy Apiolaza and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Isaiah Oppenheimer, machine gunner with 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, carry snow to build a shelter at the Magallanes National Reserve, Chile, during Exercise UNITAS LXV Sept. 5, 2024. Chilean marines led U.S. Marines into the snow, where they taught survival shelter building techniques in austere conditions. By working together with allies and partners, Marines amass the greatest possible strength for the long-term advancement of their interests, maintaining favorable balances of power that deter aggression and support the stability that supports economic growth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriel Durand)

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, carry snow to build a shelter at the Magallanes National Reserve, Chile, during Exercise UNITAS LXV Sept. 5, 2024. Chilean Marines led U.S. Marines into the snow, where they taught survival shelter building techniques in austere conditions. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 65th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriel Durand)

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