U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Nugent, right, a motor vehicle operator with Maritime Distribution Platoon, 2nd Distribution Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, drives an autonomous low-profile vessel while Lance Cpl. Jackson Hartley, an engineer equipment operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, CLR 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, assists with instructions in preparation for exercise UNITAS 2025 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2025. 2nd MLG is working with the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab to experiment with the ALPV for a more lethal, agile, and resilient capability while conducting expeditionary advanced base operations. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. 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. Nugent is a native of Connecticut. Hartley is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Sgt. Alfonso Livrieri)
Date Taken: | 09.17.2025 |
Date Posted: | 09.22.2025 15:25 |
Photo ID: | 9331636 |
VIRIN: | 250917-M-GD991-1063 |
Resolution: | 8257x5505 |
Size: | 2.84 MB |
Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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