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Caption:
Pacific Ocean (July 13, 2005) -- The guided missile cruiser USS Thomas
S. Gates (CG 51) fires a training round from an MK-45 5-inch/54 caliber
lightweight gun during a live fire exercise 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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