Caption:
Caribbean Sea (July 19, 2005) -- The guided missile frigate USS Samuel
B. Roberts (FFG 58) maneuvers into a formation along with naval and
coast guard units from Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Panama during
UNITAS 46-05 prior to a live-fire exercise. Samuel B. Roberts is part
of a multinational naval and coast guard force from six nations
conducting UNITAS 46-05 Pacific Phase. 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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