Multinational Forces Conduct EOD Operations [Image 5 of 5]

CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA

07.18.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Mitchell Meppelink 

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet

CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA (July 18, 2023) Peruvian Diver Tecnico 3 Ricardo Torres Cardenas, assigned to Equipo de Desactivacion de artefactos explosives de la fuerza de operaciones especiales, hands his scuba rig to the boat during UNITAS LXIV, July 18, 2023. UNITAS is the world’s longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Colombia, it brings together multinational forces from 20 partner nations, including 26 warships/vessels, three submarines, 25 aircraft (fixed wing/helicopter) and approximately 7,000 people. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface, and submarine systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mitch Meppelink)

• Date Taken: 07.18.2023
• Date Posted: 07.18.2023 16:11
• Photo ID: 7919796
• VIRIN: 230718-N-RL853-3441
• Resolution: 2819x3887
• Size: 6.69 MB
• Location: CARTAGENA, CO