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Cmdr. Orlando Grisales, assigned to Colombian Coast Guard Forces, Caribbean, left, shows Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead information on recent operations in the Caribbean at Naval Base Bolivar.
photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg
The Peruvian frigate BAP Carvajal (FM 51) maneuvers through the Caribbean Sea during UNITAS 46-05.
photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg
The guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) fires a training round from an MK-45 5-inch/54 caliber lightweight gun during a live fire exercise in the Caribbean Sea.
photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg
Staff members of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command, U.S. 4th Fleet stand in ranks during the Naval Forces Southern Command, 4th Fleet change of command ceremony at Naval Station Mayport.
photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg
Rear Adm. Joseph D. Kernan, outgoing commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command, U.S. 4th Fleet, arrives at the Naval Forces Southern Command, 4th Fleet change of command ceremony.
photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Leah Stiles
Rear Adm. Victor G. Guillory, incoming commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command, U.S. 4th Fleet, speaks during the Naval Forces Southern Command, 4th Fleet change of command ceremony.
photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alan Gragg
Rear Adm. Victor G. Guillory, incoming commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command, U.S. 4th Fleet, salutes the colors while listening to the national anthem at the Naval Forces Southern Command, 4th Fleet change of command ceremony.
photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg
A Peruvian Agusta AB 212 helicopter approaches the flight deck of the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51).
photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg
An SH-60B Seahawk, assigned to the Vipers of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light Four Eight (HSL-48), prepares for an anti-submarine warfare training.
photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg
Flight deck personnel assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) hustles to secure a Chilean BO 105C helicopter during a helicopter cross deck training.
photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Michael D. Blackwell II
Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) conducts routine maneuvers in the Caribbean Sea.
photo: US Coastguard / PA1 Donnie Brzuska
PANAMA CANAL (July 1, 2005)--A boat crew from the Cutter Forward conducts small boat training deep in the Caribbean Sea. This is just preparation for the Forwards mission to participate in the international naval exercise UNITAS. UNITAS is aimed at increasing inter-operability between naval forces in the Western Hemisphere and will include forces from seven different nations. The Forward has steamed all the way from its homeport in Portsmouth, Va., and will participate in the exercise off the Pa
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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead drives a semi-submersible boat while meeting with Colombian Coast Guard Forces at Naval Base Bolivar.
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hief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead rides in a semi-submersible boat while meeting with Colombian Coast Guard Forces at Naval Base Bolivar.
photo: US Coastguard / PA1 Donnie Brzuska
PANAMA CANAL (July 2, 2005)--Ensign Simon Greene directs a tie-down team on the flight deck of the Cutter Forward deep in the Caribbean Sea. This is just preparation for the Forwards mission to participate in the international naval exercise UNITAS. UNITAS is aimed at increasing inter-operability between naval forces in the Western Hemisphere and will include forces from seven different nations. The Forward has steamed all the way from its homeport in Portsmouth, Va., and will participate in the
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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead, left, tours a semi-submersible boat while meeting with Colombian Coast Guard Forces at Naval Base Bolivar.
photo: US Navy / Airman 1st Class Veronica Pierce
U.S. Naval Personnel aboard the High-Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) prepare to deploy a small Rigid Hall Inflatable Boat for a combined mine countermeasure evolution.
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The George Washington Carrier Strike group is currently participating in Partnership of the Americas, a maritime training and readiness deployment.
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The George Washington Carrier Strike group is currently participating in Partnership of the Americas, a maritime training and readiness deployment.
photo: US Navy / Journalist 1st Class Brian Brannon
The guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) joins a formation of naval and coast guard units from the United States, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Panama during UNITAS 46-05.
photo: US Navy / Journalist Seaman Davis Anderson
The guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk to participate in UNITAS.
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Navy F-4 "Phantom" conducting weapons tests (US Navy) KLeo
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A U.S. Navy S-3 Viking aircraft refuels another S-3 Viking aircraft during routine flight operations in the Caribbean Sea May 10, 2006. George Washington Carrier Strike Group is participating in Partnership of the Americas, a maritime training and readiness deployment of the U.S.
photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg
The guided missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) maneuvers into a formation along with naval and coast guard units from Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Panama during UNITAS 46-05.
photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg
The guided missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) maneuvers into a formation along with naval and coast guard units from Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Panama during UNITAS 46-05.
photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua R. Nistas
A Coast Guard vessel escorts USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) as it arrives at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate Airman Kenneth Hendrix
Sailors bow their heads in prayer during a burial at sea ceremony.
photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Rosser
A Colombian helicopter pilot lines up for landing aboard the Colombian frigate ARC (Armada Republica de Colombia) Antioquia (FL 53) during exercise PANAMAX 2006.
photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven P. Smith
The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) returns to Naval Station Norfolk.
photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven P. Smith
The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) returns to Naval Station Norfolk.