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Caption:
Pacific Ocean (July 11, 2005) -- The guided missile cruiser USS Thomas
S. Gates (CG 51) underway in the Pacific Ocean. Thomas S. Gates is part
of a multinational naval and coast guard force from six nations
conducting UNITAS 46-05 Pacific Phase off the coasts of Colombia. The
Colombian Navy in this year's UNITAS Pacific Phase hosts Ecuador,
Panama, Peru and the United States. During the two-week exercise,
participating units have the opportunity to train as unified force in
all aspects of naval operations, from maritime interdiction to
anti-submarine and electronic warfare. U.S. Naval Forces Southern
Command sponsors UNITAS exercises with the objective to foster
cooperation and develop interoperability among the navies of the
region. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael
Sandberg (RELEASED)
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