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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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Photo description

Photo Date
July 19, 2005
Photographer
Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg
Caption Writer
LT  j.g. Chris Bishop, NVNS
Copyright Status
Public domain / free use
Service Branch
US Navy
Primary Equipment
FFG 58
Other Visible Equipment
USCG Forward, BQM-74E
Plane Number
Not available
Base
Not available
Tail Code
Not available
Squadron
Not available
Comments/Notes
BQM-74E in launch cradle on flightdeck