GULF OF PANAMA (Sept. 24, 2016) - Lt. Randall Mena, of Costa Rica, and Lt. j.g. Ovidio Tenorio, from the Republic of Panama, conduct operational planning during the UNITAS 2016 exercise portion on board USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1). UNITAS is an annual multi-national exercise that focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encourages establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise throughout the exercise. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob Sippel/RELEASED)