U.S. Sailors, Marines Conduct Beach clean up in Rio de Janeiro

Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Kody Phillips | U.S. Navy Sailors and Marines, assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), conduct a beach clean up for a community relations event at Icarai Beach with Brazilian sailors and marines in support of UNITAS LX (60) in Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 21, 2019. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959, first executed in 1960 and has been held every year since. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kody A. Phillips)  

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

08.21.2019

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

RIO DE JANEIRO –Sailors and Marines, assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), participated in a community relations (COMREL) event while in Rio de Janeiro, Aug 21.

Nineteen Sailors and Marines partnered with Brazilian sailors and marines to help clean-up Icarai beach during UNITAS LX (60).

“The partnerships between the Navy and Marine Corps, and the Brazilian navy were highlighted as we came together to conduct the beach clean-up ” said Lt. Cmdr. Rick Williams, the command chaplain on USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). “It was wonderful to watch Carter Hall’s Sailors and Marines bridge the communication gap with the Brazilian sailors to develop friendships and build relationships that will last long after UNITAS concludes.”

Carter Hall is currently in port in Rio de Janeiro to participate in UNITAS LX (60).

UNITAS is an annual, multinational exercise that focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encourages establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise during multinational training operations.

• Date Taken: 08.21.2019
• Date Posted: 08.23.2019 13:39
• Story ID: 337094
• Location: RIO DE JANEIRO, BR