VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) - The Colombian frigate ARC Indipendiente (FM-54) gets underway from Valparaiso to begin the at-sea portion of UNTIAS LX with 10 other warships from participating partner nations. UNITAS, Latin for ‘unity,’ is the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise. Conceived in 1959 and first executed in 1960, UNITAS is a demonstration of commitment to the region and the strong relationships forged between our partner nations and their militaries. In addition to the Pacific phase of UNITAS LX, there will be Atlantic and Amphibious phases hosted by Br

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VALPARAISO, Chile (June 27, 2019) - The Colombian frigate ARC Indipendiente (FM-54) gets underway from Valparaiso to begin the at-sea portion of UNTIAS LX with 10 other warships from participating partner nations. UNITAS, Latin for ‘unity,’ is the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise. Conceived in 1959 and first executed in 1960, UNITAS is a demonstration of commitment to the region and the strong relationships forged between our partner nations and their militaries. In addition to the Pacific phase of UNITAS LX, there will be Atlantic and Amphibious phases hosted by Brazil in August. ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Hendricks/Released)

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