040720-N-1464F-009 Pacific Ocean (July 20, 2004) - A boarding team from USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) boards a foreign ship during Pacific Phase exercises of UNITAS 45-04. Naval forces from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and observers from Mexico and Canada are participating in UNITAS 45-04, the premier naval exercise in the region, which is conducted under the direction of Commander Naval Forces Southern Command and hosted this year by the Peruvian Navy. UNITAS is designed to develop interoperability among the participating navies while increasing readiness and providing the tra
040720-N-1464F-009 Pacific Ocean (July 20, 2004) - A boarding team from USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) boards a foreign ship during Pacific Phase exercises of UNITAS 45-04. Naval forces from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and observers from Mexico and Canada are participating in UNITAS 45-04, the premier naval exercise in the region, which is conducted under the direction of Commander Naval Forces Southern Command and hosted this year by the Peruvian Navy. UNITAS is designed to develop interoperability among the participating navies while increasing readiness and providing the training in a high-tech environment. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Dave Fliesen (RELEASED) US Navy 040720-N-1464F-009 A boarding team from USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) boards a foreign ship during Pacific Phase exercises of UNITAS 45-04
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