LVIII is the roman numeral for 58 indicating the 58th year of the exercise. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” is the world’s longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. This year is the 58th iteration, demonstrating the U.S. commitment to the region and to the value of the strong relationships forged with our Latin American partners.This year Peru is the host country for UNITAS.
Story by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs
MAYPORT, Fla. (NNS) – Naval maritime forces from 19 countries have gathered in Lima, Peru, to kick off the 58th iteration of the annual multilateral exercise UNITAS, July 17-26, 2017.
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bill Dodge, NPASE East
CALLAO, Perú (NNS) – Participants of UNITAS 2017 indulged in cuisine from six different countries at a festival held on board the Callao Naval Base located on the Pacific Peruvian Coast, July 16.
U.S. Navy story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Hendricks
CALLAO, Peru (NNS) – U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement Team headed a maritime law enforcement symposium as part of UNITAS 2017 at Peruvian Naval Base Callao, July 16.