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MAYPORT, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2025) Navy and Marine leaders celebrated the opening of UNITAS 2025 from onboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport docking ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) at Naval Station Mayport September 15, 2025. During UNITAS 2025 the 25 participating nations' forces will perform at-sea, littoral, and amphibious exercises along the East Coast of the United States in advance of the U.S. Navy's 250th Birthday. UNITAS, Latin for Unity, focuses on enhanced interoperability, building regional partnerships, and demonstrating U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet as the trusted maritime partner in the Caribbean, Central and South America. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist Steven Khor/Released)
UNITAS 2025 Kicks off at Naval Station Mayport
By U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs | Sept. 15, 2025
UNITAS 2025 officially kicked off at an opening ceremony aboard Naval Station Mayport, Sept. 15. UNITAS, Latin for unity, united, or oneness, is the longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise in the world.
Dr. Ivonne Alvarado, Ophthalmologist at Dr. Luis “Chicho” Fabrega Regional Hospital evaluates a patient ahead of the eight-day eye surgical mission during Panamax Alpha Phase II, Santiago de Veraguas, Panama, Aug. 26, 2025, through Sept. 11, 2025. The surgical mission brought together 48 local and U.S. doctors, nurses, and technicians to complete cataract removals, corneal transplants and other complex procedures alleviating an over six-month wait for some. The over 200 surgeries provided not only improved eyesight but symbolized the strength of the U.S.-Panama partnership. (Courtesy Photo)
Restoring sight, strengthening bonds in Panama during Panamax Alpha Phase II
By Capt Katelin Robinson | Sept. 10, 2025
For more than 200 Panamanians in need, the gift of restored vision arrived this month at Dr. Luis “Chicho” Fabrega Regional Hospital. Patients from across five provinces received life-changing surgeries which not only improved eyesight but symbolized the strength of the U.S.-Panama partnership during Panamax Alpha Phase II, Aug. 26, 2025, through Sept. 11, 2025.
U.S. Army Maj. Ryan Hubbs congratulates an Ecuadorian marine on the completion of air assault training during a ceremony at the end of an air assault training exchange in Latacunga, Ecuador, Aug. 21, 2025. The skull is the insignia of the 9th Special Forces Brigade of Ecuador, and adorns uniforms, equipment, and static displays across the unit. At the conclusion of an exchange, it is also customary for partners to trade patches as a gesture of camaraderie. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Caleb Sooter)
State Partnership Program conducts air assault planning exchange
By Sgt. Caleb Sooter, | Sept. 10, 2025
Members of the Kentucky National Guard took part in a four-day air assault planning exchange with the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program, Aug. 18-21.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivers remarks to U.S. service members aboard the USS Iwo Jima during its regularly scheduled deployment in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 8, 2025.
Hegseth Emphasizes Anti-Narco-Terrorism Mission During Caribbean Trip
By Matthew Olay | Sept. 9, 2025
The poisoning of the American people by narco-terrorists running illegal drugs through international waters will be tolerated no longer, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored during a trip in the Caribbean region.
U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, left, and Chilean (FACh) Air Force Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, FACh director of operations, right, sign agreements during their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Jeffress and Ríos signed agreements for future training, exercises and operations and to Strengthen professional and personal relationships between the two air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
U.S., Chilean Air Force in A2A Talks 2025
By Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves | Sept. 3, 2025
Leaders in the U.S. Air Force and the Chilean (FACh) Air Force came together for their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks to share resources, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 26-29, 2025.
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