U.S. Navy Adm. Greg Faller, commander, U.S. Southern
U.S. Navy Adm. Greg Faller, commander, U.S. Southern Command, walks with Brazilian Navy Adm. Leonardo Puntel, commander of the Brazilian Operational Navy, at the opening ceremony of UNITAS LX (60) in Rio de Jan... More
Sargento 3 Fuzilero Naval do Brasil (Brazilian Navy
Sargento 3 Fuzilero Naval do Brasil (Brazilian Navy Sergeant 3) Diego Freitas Ceroulo, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman, gives a safety brief to Brazilian and Ecuadorian Marines during a ship-to-shore exer... More
WATERS OFF THE COAST OF BRAZIL (Aug. 24, 2019) – Members
WATERS OFF THE COAST OF BRAZIL (Aug. 24, 2019) – Members of Brazilian, Ecuadorian, and United States Coast Guard special forces gather after a training exercise in the hanger bay of the Brazilian amphibious as... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 25, 2019) - U.S. Navy Lt. Grace
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 25, 2019) - U.S. Navy Lt. Grace Gorevin, front, Chilean Capt. Augustin Pajaro, middle, and British Lt. Cmdr. Vince Owen, all members of the multinational exercise UNITAS LX work together... More
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 26, 2019) U.S. Marines,
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 26, 2019) U.S. Marines, assigned to the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, conduct amphibious operations in Sepetiba Bay, Brazil, support of UNITAS LX (60), Aug. 26. UNITAS, which is La... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 3, 2019) - Commander, U.S.
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 3, 2019) - Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Donald Gabrielson delivers closing remarks at the closing ceremony for the annual exercise UNITAS LX. U... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2019) - Vice Adm. Jerko Marcic,
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2019) - Vice Adm. Jerko Marcic, Chilean navy commander-in-chief, speaks at an at-sea brief for all mission commanders and other key players participating in UNITAS LX. The brief was held... More
190818-N-OQ778-1235 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 18, 2019)
190818-N-OQ778-1235 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 18, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Reservist Cpl. Evan Long, assigned to the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, maneuvers an amphibious assault vehicle toward a landing zone in i... More
190623-N-NU281-1073 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019)
190623-N-NU281-1073 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019) Seaman Kenny Morales heaves over a line as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) arrives for a scheduled port visit ... More
A Brazilian AS532 Cougar helicopter arrives on the
A Brazilian AS532 Cougar helicopter arrives on the deck of the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) Aug. 24, 2019, during UNITAS LX. The exercise was done to test the interoperability between air and naval operations from ... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey III, commander
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Michael F. Fahey III, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, and Vice-Almirante (Brazilian Lt. Gen.) Paulo Martino Zuccaro, comandante do Material de Fuzileiros Navais (commandant o... More
190818-N-OQ778-1120 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 18, 2019)
190818-N-OQ778-1120 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 18, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Reservist Cpl. Evan Long, assigned to the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, operates an amphibious assault vehicle in support of UNITAS LX (60... More
190824-N-OQ778-1119 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2019)
190824-N-OQ778-1119 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2019) A Brazilian navy Eurocopter EC 725 Super Cougar prepares to land on the flight deck of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LS... More
190629-N-NU281-1130 SOUTHERN PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29,
190629-N-NU281-1130 SOUTHERN PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2019) Quartermaster Seaman Howard Fitzpatrick prepares to close up the battle ensign and battle flag following a simulated replenishment-at-sea between the A... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 25, 2019) - U.S. Navy Lt. Johnny
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 25, 2019) - U.S. Navy Lt. Johnny LeDouce shakes the hand of Chilean Commander of Naval Operations Vice. Adm. Marcelo Gomez Garcia as he arrives for a pre-sail brief as part of UNITAS LX ... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) - Sailors aboard
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) - Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and Chilean warship CNS Almirante Williams (FF 12) prepare to depart Valparaiso, ... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines, assigned to the Harpers
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), conduct a beach clean up for a community relations event at Icarai Beach with Brazilian ... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Bruce Dagata, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 2nd Class Bruce Dagata, assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit TWO, prepares to conduct a familiarization dive during UNITAS LX, in Rio de Janeiro, August 23, 2019. UNITAS which is Latin for “unity,”... More
Service members from Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile,
Service members from Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Mexico and the United States pose for a photo during the closing ceremony of UNITAS LX at Brazilian Marine Corps Base Il... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) - Sailors aboard
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) - Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and Chilean warship CNS Almirante Williams (FF 12) prepare to depart Valparaiso, ... More
Navy Diver 2nd Class Bruce Dagata, assigned to Mobile
Navy Diver 2nd Class Bruce Dagata, assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit TWO, conducts a familiarization dive during UNITAS LX, in Rio de Janeiro, August 23, 2019. UNITAS which is Latin for “unity,” was concei... More
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 26, 2019) The Harpers Ferry-class
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 26, 2019) The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) sits at anchor in Sepetiba Bay, Brazil, while conducting amphibious operations in support of UN... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 1, 2019) - Commander Task Force
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 1, 2019) - Commander Task Force 401 multinational staff from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and United States work together during UNITAS LX sea exercises. UNITAS, Latin for ‘unity,’ is the... More
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 26, 2019) The Harpers Ferry-class
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 26, 2019) The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) sits at anchor in Sepetiba Bay, Brazil, while conducting amphibious operations in support of UN... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) - Sailors aboard
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) - Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and Chilean warship CNS Almirante Williams (FF 12) prepare to depart Valparaiso, ... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kammren Ashcraft, a flight line
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Kammren Ashcraft, a flight line helicopter mechanic with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, prepares a map with a Brazilian marine for a rehearsal of concept... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. John Bauer, a water purification specialist
U.S. Marine Cpl. John Bauer, a water purification specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, gives water to a role player during a simulated disaster relief exercise during... More
190628-N-NU281-1138 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2019)
190628-N-NU281-1138 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2019) Partnering navies from Chile, Peru, Columbia and Ecuador participate in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer U... More
190822-N-OQ778-1092 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 22, 2019)
190822-N-OQ778-1092 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 22, 2019) U.S. Marines, assigned to the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, prepare to enter the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carte... More
190818-N-OQ778-1198 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 18, 2019)
190818-N-OQ778-1198 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 18, 2019) U.S. Marine Reservists, assigned to the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, operate amphibious assault vehicle in support of UNITAS LX (60) in Rio de Janeiro Aug.... More
Students from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Students from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro learn about amphibious assault vehicle during a tour of Ilha do Governador during UNITAS LX Aug. 21, 2019. UFRJ students toured the base to better understand... More
U.S. Marines, Brazilian Marines and students from
U.S. Marines, Brazilian Marines and students from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro take a group photo during a tour at Ilha do Governador during UNITAS LX, Aug. 21, 2019. UFRJ students toured the base to ... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines, assigned to the Harpers
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), conduct a beach clean up for a community relations event at Icarai Beach with Brazilian ... More
WATERS OFF THE COAST OF BRAZIL (Aug. 24, 2019) – UNITAS
WATERS OFF THE COAST OF BRAZIL (Aug. 24, 2019) – UNITAS partners listen to exercise updates in support of UNITAS LX, August 24, 2019. UNITAS, which is Latin for ”unity”, was conceived in 1959, first executed i... More
190623-N-NU281-1105 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019)
190623-N-NU281-1105 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019) Sailors heave in line as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) arrives for a scheduled port visit to Valparaiso, Chi... More
190628-N-NU281-1229 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2019)
190628-N-NU281-1229 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (June 28, 2019) The Chilean Navy frigate CNS Almirante Condell (FF-06 ) and partnering navies from Peru, Columbia and Ecuador participate in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) wi... More
A Combined Civil Affairs Team comprised of navy and
A Combined Civil Affairs Team comprised of navy and marine corps military members from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and the United States interact with role players acting as community leaders during a sim... More
U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion,
U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, along with Chilean, Brazilian, and Peruvian Marines, conduct ship-to-shore training in amphibious assault vehicles during UNITAS LX on the Brazilian Marine Cor... More
U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion,
U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, a unit based out of Tampa Bay, Florida, alongside Brazilian Marines, test their joint amphibious capabilities with amphibious assault vehicles during UNITAS LX... More
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kate Meadows, public affairs officer,
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kate Meadows, public affairs officer, U.S. Navy Southern Command and Fourth Fleet, gives books to children as part of a community relations event at the Aqua Rio Aquarium in support of UNITAS LX... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019) - The Arleigh Burke-class
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) arrives in Valparaiso, Chile on June 23 to participate in UNITAS LX. UNITAS, Latin for ‘unity,’ ... More
Naval ships from Brazil, Peru, Argentina and the United
Naval ships from Brazil, Peru, Argentina and the United States conduct naval formations during a training exercise for UNITAS LX in Brazil Aug. 24, 2019. The exercise was done to test interoperability and commu... More
190627-N-NU281-1399 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2019)
190627-N-NU281-1399 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2019) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Gregory Wood, right, supervises as an SH-32 "Cougar" helicopter, assigned to the Chilean Navy's Esquadron de Helicopteros de Ataqu... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2, and Brazilian combat divers conduct a sweep of a ship during UNITAS LX, in Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 29, 2019. UNITAS w... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 26, 2019) - Explosive ordnance
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 26, 2019) - Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) personnel from both U.S. and Chilean navies team up to exchange best practices during an exercise defusing mocked-up improvised explosive de... More
190812-N-OQ778-1111 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2019)
190812-N-OQ778-1111 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2019) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) conducts air landing cushion craft (LCAC) operations Aug. 12, 2019. Carter Hall is underway prior to ... More
190623-N-NU281-1079 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019)
190623-N-NU281-1079 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019) Sailors stand at parade rest as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) arrives for a scheduled port visit to Valparai... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 26, 2019) - Explosive ordnance
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 26, 2019) - Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) personnel from both U.S. and Chilean navies team up to exchange best practices during an exercise defusing mocked-up improvised explosive de... More
U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Felix Roldan,
U.S. Navy Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Felix Roldan, assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit TWO, prepares dive equipment for a familiarization dive during UNITAS LX, in Rio de Janeiro, August 23, 2019. UNITA... More
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Dexter Lyles, a combat engineer
U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Dexter Lyles, a combat engineer with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, studies trails on a map with Brazilian marines in preparation for a rehearsal of conc... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. John Bauer, a water purification specialist
U.S. Marine Cpl. John Bauer, a water purification specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, gives potable water to a Brazilian Marine during a disaster relief scenario dur... More
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 27, 2019) U.S. Marines,
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 27, 2019) U.S. Marines, assigned to the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, and Brazilian marines prepare to conduct amphibious operations in Sepetiba Bay, Brazil, in support of UNITAS L... More
190629-N-NU281-1058 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2019)
190629-N-NU281-1058 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (June 29, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) fires its 5-inch gun as part of a gunnery exercise (GUNNEX) with partnering ... More
WATERS OFF THE COAST OF BRAZIL (Aug. 23, 2019) – Members
WATERS OFF THE COAST OF BRAZIL (Aug. 23, 2019) – Members of partner nations observe, from the bridge of the Brazilian navy ship PHM Atlantico (A 140), as ships move in to formation during a maneuvering exercis... More
190623-N-NU281-1122 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019)
190623-N-NU281-1122 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019) Sailors heave in line as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) arrives for a scheduled port visit to Valparaiso, Chi... More
An Ecuadorian Navy diver examines an MK-20 dive mask
An Ecuadorian Navy diver examines an MK-20 dive mask prior to a familiarization dive with U.S. Navy divers during UNITAS LX, in Rio de Janeiro, August 23, 2019.UNITAS which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived i... More
190702-N-NU281-1059 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (July 2, 2019)
190702-N-NU281-1059 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (July 2, 2019) An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Easyriders" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 prepares to land on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-c... More
U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion,
U.S. Marines with 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, a unit based out of Tampa Bay, Florida, conduct vehicle recovery exercises with amphibious assault vehicles during UNITAS LX on the Brazilian Marine Corps Base... More
Students from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Students from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro visit Ilha do Governador during UNITAS LX, Aug. 21, 2019. UFRJ students toured the base to better understand military relations. UFRJ students toured the bas... More
Military leaders from Latin American partner nations
Military leaders from Latin American partner nations stand together in formation during the opening ceremony of UNITAS LX on Naval Base Rio de Janeiro at Ilha Mocangue Grande, Brazil, Aug. 19, 2019. UNITAS is t... More
190822-N-OQ778-1151 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 22, 2019)
190822-N-OQ778-1151 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 22, 2019) The Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) leaves Rio de Janeiro to participate in UNITAS LX (60) Aug. 22, 2019. UNITAS, whi... More
190627-N-NU281-1017 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019)
190627-N-NU281-1017 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Kimber Christie, left, and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Douglas Johnston raise the National Ensign during morning colors a... More
U.S. Marine Col. Robert Meade, commanding officer of
U.S. Marine Col. Robert Meade, commanding officer of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command, and Contra Almirante da Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Rear Admiral) Luiz Roberto Cavalcanti, ... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 2, 2019) - Commander, U.S.
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 2, 2019) - Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, Rear Adm. Donald Gabrielson listens to a brief given by Chilean Lt. Cmdr. Carlos Zuniga at the Sistema Nacional d... More
A Brazilian marine briefs U.S. Marines, Brazilian marines
A Brazilian marine briefs U.S. Marines, Brazilian marines and Colombian marines during a rehearsal of concept drill during UNITAS LX at Ilha da Marambia Aug. 25, 2019. Service members use ROC drills to plan mov... More
190818-N-OQ778-1032 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 18, 2019)
190818-N-OQ778-1032 RIO DE JANEIRO (Aug. 18, 2019) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) arrives in Rio de Janeiro for UNITAS LX (60) Aug. 18, 2019. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was c... More
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 27, 2019) U.S. Marines,
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 27, 2019) U.S. Marines, assigned to the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion, and Brazilian marines prepare to conduct amphibious operations in Sepetiba Bay, Brazil, in support of UNITAS L... More
190824-N-OQ778-1141 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2019)
190824-N-OQ778-1141 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2019) A Brazilian navy Eurocopter EC 725 Super Cougar lands on the flight deck of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) in su... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2019) - Lt. Corey Smith, a
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2019) - Lt. Corey Smith, a pilot attached to VP-4, discusses P-8A Poseidon mission capabilities during UNITAS LX sea exercises. UNITAS, Latin for ‘unity,’ is the world’s longest-running ... More
Leaders from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Leaders from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command and U.S. partner nations discuss exercise maneuvers during UNITAS LX aboard a Brazilian vessel Aug. 24, 2019. The UNITAS planning pro... More
190812-N-OQ778-1008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2019)
190812-N-OQ778-1008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2019) Construction Mechanic Constructionman Noah Carr, assigned to Beachmasters Unit 2, conducts routine maintenance on a Humvee in the well deck of the amphibious d... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 24, 2019) - Capt. Thomas Myers
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 24, 2019) - Capt. Thomas Myers (center), deputy commodore, Destroyer Squadron 40, listens to partner nation remarks at the opening ceremonies for UNITAS LX on June 24 in Valparaiso, Chil... More
U.S. Navy Adm. Craig Faller, commander of U.S. Southern
U.S. Navy Adm. Craig Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command, delivers remarks during a UNITAS LX press conference on Naval Base Rio de Janeiro at Ilha Mocangue Grande, Brazil, Aug. 19, 2019. UNITAS is the w... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joel Koesterer, a data systems
U.S. Marine Sgt. Joel Koesterer, a data systems administrator with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, and Brazilian marines set up a communications antennae during UNITAS LX at Ilha da Marambia, Brazil, Aug. 23, ... More
190630-N-NU281-1567 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2019)
190630-N-NU281-1567 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2019) Gunner's Mate Seaman Charles Hirtreiter fires a MK-38 25mm machine gun aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112... More
U.S. Marine Cpl. John Bauer, a water purification specialist
U.S. Marine Cpl. John Bauer, a water purification specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, shows Brazilian sailors how they test water purity during a disaster relief sce... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 2, 2019) - The Arleigh Burke-class
VALPARAISO, Chile (July 2, 2019) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) returns to port in Valparaiso, Chile after completing the execution phase of UNITAS LX. UNITAS, L... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019) - The Arleigh Burke-class
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 23, 2019) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) arrives in Valparaiso, Chile on June 23 to particpate in UNITAS LX. UNITAS, Latin for ‘unity,’ i... More
MARAMBAIA, Brazil (Aug. 27, 2016) Multiple Brazilian
MARAMBAIA, Brazil (Aug. 27, 2016) Multiple Brazilian navy landing craft vehicle personnel (LCVPs) depart from the Brazilian navy ship PHM Atlantico (A140) during an amphibious landing in support of UNITAS LX, A... More
U.S. Navy BMSN Ali Fayyad and SN Ashley Castillo, beach
U.S. Navy BMSN Ali Fayyad and SN Ashley Castillo, beach masters, guide a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion to shore for a simulated disaster relief situation during UNITAS LX at Ilha da Marambia, Brazil, Aug.... More
The BNS Atlântico (A 140) and USS Carter Hall (LSD
The BNS Atlântico (A 140) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) conduct naval formation during a training exercise for UNITAS LX in Brazil Aug. 24, 2019. The exercise was done to test interoperability and communication ... More
U.S. Navy Adm. Craig Faller, commander of U.S. Southern
U.S. Navy Adm. Craig Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command, shakes hands with Comandante de Operacões Navais do Brazil (Brazilian Chief of Naval Operations) Adm. Leonardo Puntel during a press conference f... More
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines, assigned to the Harpers
U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), conduct a community relations event at Icarai Beach with Brazilian sailors and marines i... More
WATERS OFF THE COAST OF BRAZIL (Aug. 24, 2019) - UNITAS
WATERS OFF THE COAST OF BRAZIL (Aug. 24, 2019) - UNITAS partners study a map during the commander’s update brief in support of UNITAS LX, August 24, 2019. UNITAS, which is Latin for ”unity”, was conceived in 1... More
Senior leaders from US, Brazil observe multinational exercise in Brazi...
Contra-Almirante (Brazilian Maj. Gen.) Pedro Luiz Gueiros Taulois, comandante do Centro de Educação Física Almirante Adalberto Nunes (commander of the Physical Education Center Admiral Adalberto Nunes), and U.S... More
A Brazilian amphibious assault vehicle conducts
A Brazilian amphibious assault vehicle conducts ship-to-shore operations from the BNS Bahia (G 40) in reponse to a simulated disaster relief situation during UNITAS LX at Ilha da Marambia, Brazil, Aug. 27, 2019... More
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Michael Fahey III, the commander
U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Michael Fahey III, the commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, and Vice-Almirante (Brazilian Lt. Gen.) Paulo Martino Zuccaro, comandante do Material de Fuzileiros Navais (commandant ... More
Leaders from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task
Leaders from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command and U.S. partner nations discuss exercise maneuvers during UNITAS LX aboard a Brazilian vessel Aug. 24, 2019. The UNITAS planning pro... More
Service members from the U.S., Brazil and Colombia
Service members from the U.S., Brazil and Colombia demonstrate joint water purification capabilities to members of local media during a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training exercise during UNITA... More
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 26, 2019) - Explosive ordnance
VALPARAISO, Chile (June 26, 2019) - Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) personnel from both U.S. and Chilean navies team up to exchange best practices during an exercise defusing mocked-up improvised explosive de... More
190627-N-NU281-1045 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019)
190627-N-NU281-1045 VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) Armada de Chile Ens. Sofia Ulluoa Gonzalez watches as CNS Williams (FF 19) leaves port in Valparaiso, Chile, from aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-miss... More
Military members from 13 countries stand in formation
Military members from 13 countries stand in formation at the opening ceremony of UNITAS LX (60) in Rio de Janeiro, August 19, 2019. UNITAS, which means “unity” in Latin, is a demonstration of the U.S. commitmen... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Darrel
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Darrel Steckler and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Stefen Vestal, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2, prepare to clear a pie... More
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2019) - Commander Task Force
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2019) - Commander Task Force 401 multinational staff from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and United States discuss planning during UNITAS LX sea exercises. UNITAS, Latin for ‘unity,’ i... More
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 27, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Rick
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 27, 2019) Lt. Cmdr. Rick Williams, command chaplain for the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), center, leads a prayer for U.S. and Brazilian Ma... More
190701-N-NU281-1135 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (July 1, 2019)
190701-N-NU281-1135 SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN (July 1, 2019) Machinist's Mate Fireman Joshua Abrahamson, right, and Damage Controlman Fireman Aaron Working combat a simulated fire on the flight deck of the Arleigh Bu... More
Naval ships from Brazil, Peru, Argentina and the United
Naval ships from Brazil, Peru, Argentina and the United States conduct naval formations during a training exercise for UNITAS LX in Brazil Aug. 24, 2019. The exercise was done to test interoperability and commu... More
Partner nation military members gather for a group
Partner nation military members gather for a group photo after the closing ceremony of UNITAS LX at Ilha do Governador, Brazil, Aug. 30, 2019. UNITAS is the world's longest-running, annual exercise and brings t... More
Brazilian sailors and Marines treat a simulated casualty
Brazilian sailors and Marines treat a simulated casualty during a disaster relief exercise as part of UNITAS LX at Ilha da Marambia, Brazil, Aug. 27, 2019. The Brazilian medical team is training to perform surg... More
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 27, 2019) An amphibious
SEPETIBA BAY, Brazil (Aug. 27, 2019) An amphibious assault vehicle leaves the well deck of the the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) during ampibious operations in Sepeti... More