Armada de Chile, Cuerpo de Infanteria de Marina, Sergento Secundo (Chilean Marine Corps Sergeant) Rudy Apiolaza introduces himself to U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, while meeting his American counterparts at Destacamento de Infanteria Marina Number 4 (Chilean Marine Detachment Number 4) “Cochrane”, Chile, during exercise UNITAS LXV, Sep. 2, 2024. The Marines split into two integrated teams led by Chilean officers and U.S. staff-noncommissioned officers during the exercise to facilitate the bilateral training and lateral knowledge exchanges that will occur between nations. The Marines split into two integrated teams led by Chilean officers and U.S. staff-noncommissioned officers during the exercise to facilitate the bilateral training and lateral knowledge exchanges that will occur between nations. 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 Sgt. Gabriel Durand)