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    UNITAS 26 | U.S. Marines and Partners Conduct Rappel Training in Peru [Image 6 of 13]

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    A military or special operations training exercise is underway, with one soldier rappelling or performing a rope descent from an elevated structure while carrying full combat gear. Several other uniformed personnel observe from the ground below. The setting appears to be a coastal or port-adjacent training area with industrial infrastructure visible in the background.

    CALLAO, PERU

    09.14.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos 

    U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

    A Peruvian air force service member descends a rappel tower while participating in UNITAS 2026, a U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. Fourth Fleet-sponsored training exercise at Base Naval Del Callao, Peru Sept. 14, 2026. Hosted this year by Peru, this exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations and focuses on strengthening partnerships, increasing interoperability and capability between participating naval and Marine Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Breysson Villacortacampos)

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    Date Taken: 09.14.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 08:39
    Photo ID: 9939712
    VIRIN: 260914-M-BV020-4321
    Resolution: 5351x3567
    Size: 8.25 MB
    Location: CALLAO, PE
    Web Views: 6
    Downloads: 2

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    A group of military personnel from multiple nations are assembled together, likely during a joint military exercise or multinational training event. The soldiers display various national flags on their uniforms and wear a mix of tactical gear, helmets, and face coverings. The setting appears to be an outdoor military installation or training ground.
    A military personnel in full combat gear and camouflage uniform is performing a rappelling or fast-rope descent from a tall metal tower structure. The soldier is suspended mid-air, connected to ropes, with legs spread and body horizontal against a clear blue sky. A second individual is visible on the tower platform, likely serving as a safety observer or instructor.
    A group of military or special operations personnel wearing multicam/camouflage uniforms and tactical helmets are assembled together. Multiple national flag patches are visible on their uniforms and helmets, including Bolivia (red-yellow-green tricolor), Peru (red-white-red), and Ecuador (yellow-blue-red) flags, suggesting a multinational military exercise or joint operation. The personnel are equipped with tactical gear including ballistic helmets, face coverings, and sunglasses.
    A military or law enforcement operator in the foreground is aiming a compact bullpup-style rifle while wearing tactical gear including a black helmet, yellow-tinted protective eyewear, and a blue uniform with a shoulder patch. Several other personnel in mixed uniforms are visible in the blurred background, suggesting a training exercise or range activity. The setting appears to be an outdoor training facility or range.
    A group of military personnel in tactical gear are gathered together, appearing to be in a briefing or assembly. Multiple national flags are visible on uniforms, including what appears to be the Peruvian flag and Bolivian flag patches, suggesting a multinational military exercise or joint operation. The soldiers are equipped with helmets, body armor, and tactical vests.
    A military or special operations training exercise is underway, with one soldier rappelling or performing a rope descent from an elevated structure while carrying full combat gear. Several other uniformed personnel observe from the ground below. The setting appears to be a coastal or port-adjacent training area with industrial infrastructure visible in the background.
    A soldier in digital camouflage uniform and tactical helmet is aiming a rifle with an optical scope attachment from a covered position. The image appears to depict a military training exercise or tactical operation, with a second soldier partially visible in the background. The dramatic lighting and composition suggest a professional military photography context.
    A group of military personnel from what appears to be multiple nations are assembled outdoors in a formation or briefing setting. The foreground shows soldiers in desert digital camouflage (consistent with USMC MARPAT desert pattern), while background personnel wear varied uniforms including woodland camouflage patterns. The setting appears to be a multinational military exercise or joint training event.
    A person wearing military camouflage and a tan/beige sleeve is holding multiple carabiners in their hand. The carabiners are predominantly black/dark metal with one visibly blue carabiner among them. Additional carabiners and rigging equipment are visible attached to the person's gear on the left side of the frame.
    Two heavily armed and equipped military or special operations personnel are positioned near a metal tower structure. The foreground soldier is in full tactical gear including helmet, face covering, ballistic glasses, body armor, and is holding a compact assault rifle. A second soldier is visible in the background, positioned on an elevated platform of the metal structure.
    A soldier in full military camouflage uniform and helmet is suspended mid-air on ropes, appearing to conduct a rappelling or zip-line training exercise. The individual is attached to multiple lines extending from a large metal tower structure visible on the right side of the frame. The overcast sky provides a neutral background, emphasizing the elevated position of the subject.
    A military service member in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is climbing or ascending what appears to be a sandy surface or structure using ropes and climbing equipment. The individual is wearing a tan FAST helmet with a visor mount and full tactical gear including a plate carrier vest. A second service member in similar gear is visible in the background, slightly out of focus.
    The image shows military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms conducting what appears to be a tactical training exercise or operation near a structure. The foreground soldier is armed with an assault rifle equipped with optics and is in a ready position. At least two additional personnel are visible ascending or positioned on a staircase structure in the background.

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