Bilateral Training Exercises

Joint military exercises between the U.S. and allied forces, emphasizing communication and operational strategies in interactive training settings.

220705-N-MR124-1004 PEARL HARBOR (July 5, 2022) Servicemembers from partner nations participate in a helicopter operations safety brief at Ford Island Conference Center for all helicopter-capable ships involved in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Larry Boyd, a communication strategy and operations officer with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a practical application exercise with Philippine Marines at a subject matter expert exchange during KAMANDAG 6 at Camp Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 8, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

040331-M-1158H-030. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

Students at exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 learn and discuss gender and protection planning relating to Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives and integration into Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 19, 2022. WPS reaffirms that womens full, equal, and meaningful participation is essential for effective PKO. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II enables instructors from multiple countries to integrate and provide cross education, strengthening cohesion between allies and partners.

Philippine Marines with 3rd Marine Brigade discuss the capabilities of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during a class given bywith U.S. Marines withassigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during KAMANDAG 6 on Marine Base Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kely Soza, with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts bilateral tactical combat casualty care training with Philippine Marines from the 3rd Marine Brigade during KAMANDAG 6 at Camp Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 7, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Master Sgt. Rhianna Scott, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician, explains to a group of Royal Malaysian Army medics how their team transports patients in the back of a C-130J Super Hercules as part of a subject matter expert exchange at Subang Air Base, Malaysia, Aug. 16, 2022. As an exercise aimed at improving civilian-military-nongovernmental cooperation for search and rescue and disaster response, advanced patient care and transport played a critical role in advancing interoperability.

Multi-National officials tour the field headquarters of Marara 22 on Huahine, French Polynesia, May 13, 2022. Marara 22 goal is to aim for the improvement of civil and military coordination for disaster preparedness and relief, humanitarian assistance, evacuation operations and development efforts while also improving interoperability and mutual knowledge.

220705-N-MR124-1004 PEARL HARBOR (July 5, 2022) Servicemembers from partner nations participate in a helicopter operations safety brief at Ford Island Conference Center for all helicopter-capable ships involved in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

CAMP TITIN, Jordan -U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division alongside, Jordanian and Saudi Royal Marines participate in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training during exercise Eager Lion 22 at Camp Titin, Jordan, September 12, 2022. Eager Lion 22 is a multilateral exercise hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise, and improve interoperability among partner nations, and considered the capstone of a broader U.S. military relationship with the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF). Jordan is one of U.S. Central Commands (USCENTCOM) strongest and most reliable partners in the Levant sub-region.

The President of the Federated States of Micronesia, David W. Panuelo, talks to U.S. Army Pacific Soldiers from FSM May 7 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The meeting provided a venue to address their shared commitment, reinforced trust and deepen ties to foster a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. 1st Class Monik Phan)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Guillermo Rosales, commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, sits with Brazilian Navy leadership for a press conference after the opening ceremony of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 8, 2022. The opening ceremony recognized the official start of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

U.S. Army Col. Charles Karles (left), Peruvian Army Brig. Gen. Miguel Herrera Cespedes (center) and Col. Javier Rojas Munoz (right) receive an Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 operations update briefing at Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia on Nov. 12, 2022. Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South's premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year's iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

Senior leaders from several partner nations pose for a photograph with the U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, on the official opening day of exercise UNITAS LXIII at Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 8, 2022. UNITAS, which is Latin for unity, is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

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Royal Thai Army Col. Sawit Thantranon, right, assistant director, Psychological Operations Division, Public Affairs relations office, visits the students of the Bankhaocha-Angkromklong School with leadership from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24, the Royal Thai Marine Corps Construction Company of Combat Engineers, and the Indian Army Corps of Engineers at Rayong, Thailand, Feb. 15, 2024. Marines of MWSS-174 lent their engineering expertise to multilateral humanitarian efforts during Cobra Gold 24. Joint Exercise Cobra Gold is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia and a concrete example of the strong alliance and strategic relationship between Thailand and the United States. This year will be the 43rd iteration of the multilateral exercise and will be held from Feb. 27 to March 8, 2024. Marine Corps

United Nations Command, (UNC), officers pose for a photo at the Han River estuary, South Korea, September 29, 2022. The UNC officers were in attendance for a Republic of Korea and U.S. Han River training exercise.

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Aug. 10, 2022) - U.S. Navy Capt. Hank Kim, Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22) mission commander, left, presents Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1) Construction Electrician Constructionman Dylan Slater, from Johnson City, Kansas, with a coin during a tour of the PP22 Salvacion renovation worksite. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 8th Air Wing deputy commander, left, welcomes U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jesse Friedel, right, Fifth Air Force deputy commander, as he begins his visit during the aviation training relocation program at JASDF Tsuiki Air Base, Fukuoka, Japan, Nov. 15, 2022. Friedels visit reinforced the U.S.s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, promoting the Air Forces interests in the region.

SINGAPORE - U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) soldiers begin the opening ceremony for Exercise Tiger Balm 2022 with an inspection of the formation here, June 6, 2022.The close partnership between U.S. Army Pacific and the Singapore Army continues to be one of professionalism, mutual respect, and trust.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Guillermo Rosales, commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, speaks with Brazilian Navy leadership during a press conference after the opening ceremony of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 8, 2022. The opening ceremony recognized the official start of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

Adm. Charles Richard, United States Strategic Command commander, tours a B52H-Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Aug. 17, 2022.USSTRATCOM is a combatant command that delivers a superior strategic force to maintain our nations continued strength.

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Aug. 30, 2022) - Capt. Hank Kim, Pacific Partnership 2022 mission commander, speaks with local farm workers and members of the Solomon Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock during a tour in support of PP22. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership is a unifying mission that fosters enduring friendships and cooperation among many nations. The years mission in Solomon Islands will include participants from the United States, Japan and Australia.

Ecuadorian leaders visit Kentucky National Guard as a part of the State Partnership Program on March 28, 2022, in Frankfort, Kentucky. The week-long engagement is the first in-person conference the two countries have held together since 2018.

PEARL HARBOR (June 27, 2022) Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 5, leadership from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and leadership from 7th Marine Regiment meet with distinguished visitors from Republic of Korea Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, June 27. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

U.S. Marines assigned to Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Royal Thai Marines plan bilateral training events during Exercise Cobra Gold in Chantaburi province, Thailand, Feb. 26, 2024. Cobra Gold demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, advancing common interests, and a commitment to our allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Marine Corps

PEARL HARBOR (July 11, 2022) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Multinational forces attend a brief for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) at during Rim of Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to snsuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class SUGA Tatsuya)

U.S Army Sgt 1st Class Karlos Sotomayor assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 25th Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, conducts a class on field artillery procedures for a class of American and Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Soldiers during Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023 at 5th Marine Training Center (Puslatpur), Situbondo Regency, East Java, Indonesia, Sep. 1, 2023. Super Garuda Shield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combine and joint event, highlighting the 7 participating and 12 observing nations commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Representatives from United Nations Command (UNC) sending states and security partners meet to exchange expertise and discuss methods to enhance coordination and training in critical mine countermeasure capabilities at the 2022 Multinational Mine Countermeasures Exercise and Symposium at Busan Naval Base. The 2022 Multinational Mine Countermeasures Exercise and Symposium is an opportunity for leaders from multiple nations to meet and share knowledge about mine countermeasures.

Philippine Marines with 3rd Marine Brigade and U.S. Marines, Sailors and Airmen with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a leadership symposium during KAMANDAG 6 at Camp Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Royal Thai Armed Forces students with an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) level 1-2 course take notes at Fort Bhanurangsi, Ratchaburi, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2024. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC) students in EOD level 1-2 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMACs mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defenses Humanitarian Mine Action Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance.

Internation Fellows and U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General Charles A. Flynn stand for a group photo during a visit to the U.S. Army Pacific Headquarters visit on Fort Shafter, HI Feb. 21, 2024. Each year approximately eighty senior military officers from around the world are extended an invitation from the Chief of Staff of the United States Army to attend the United States Army War College. Army

221027-N-TR141-1243 PUERTO BARRIOS, Guatemala (Oct. 27, 2022) Chief Hospital Corpsman Joey Bradley, from Dixon, California, attached to the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), teaches tactical combat casualty care to Guatemalan service members during a subject matter expert exchange in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, Oct. 27, 2022. Comfort is deployed to U.S. 4th Fleet in support of Continuing Promise 2022, a humanitarian assistance and goodwill mission conducting direct medical care, expeditionary veterinary care, and subject matter expert exchanges with five partner nations in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Tiny Rose Medallo, far right, with Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, demonstrates the appliance of a tourniquet on a Royal Malaysian Navy sailor for a Combat Life Saving class during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2022 on the Joint Forces Headquarters Base, Pahang, Malaysia, Nov. 23, 2022. CARAT Malaysia 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate long-term commitment to strengthened relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN Centrality. Exercises like this one reassure our allies and partners of the U.S. commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Aug. 10, 2022) - Capt. Hank Kim, Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22) mission commander, second from right, speaks to Commander, Amphibious Construction Battalion ONE (ACB-1), Capt. Rafael Miranda, left, during a tour of the PP22 Salvacion renovation project. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aselia Isakova participates in a subject matter expert exchange focused on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards and detection techniques during KAMANDAG 6 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command in Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual, bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Isakova, a Philadelphia native, is a CBRN defense specialist with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership Welcomes Brazilian Ministry of Defense Curso de Política, Estratégia e Alta Administração do Exército (CPEAEx) Leadership, Students and Staff to the IADC on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2022. During the visit, the students were briefed by leadership and received a class by a college faculty, and toured the IADC Campus.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership hosts a hail and farewell ceremony on Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2023. The ceremony was held to honorBrazilian Army Col. Thales Alencar as he prepares to departure his position at the IADC and return to his duties in Brazil.

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Lt. Stephen Caezza, security officer at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), and Capt. David Adams, CFAS commanding officer, receive a tour from Japan Ground Self- Defense Force (JGSDF) Capt. Ryusuke Okada, assigned to the JGSDF 16th Infantry Regiment, at the JGSDF Camp Omura in Omura, Nagasaki Nov. 2, 2022. Caezza and Adams visited JGSDF Camp Omura to learn about the 16th Infantry Regiments capabilities and its roles during contingencies and bilateral training exercises with CFAS.

220826-M-JX780-1088 PUERTO CORTES, Honduras - (Aug. 26, 2022) - Honduran naval leadership conducts a tour of the Honduran enlisted naval academy for U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington (T-EPF-10) as it arrives in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, Aug. 26, 2022. Burlington is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support expeditionary maintenance to deployed littoral combat ships operating in the region and conduct theater security cooperation engagements to maintain access, enhance interoperability and build enduring partnerships in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

Royal Thai 1st Special Forces Division and Special Operations Detachment - Pacific (SOD-P) special operations forces (SOF) staff officers and Soldiers pose for a group photo during a Joint Planning Process course facilitated by Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) before Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 in Lopburi, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 22, 2024. JSOU prepares SOF professionals to address strategic and operational challenges, arming them with the ability to think through problems with knowledge, insight, and foresight. SOD-P provides trained, prepared, and equipped augmentation to U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) and U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific. Cobra Gold, now in its 43rd iteration, is the largest joint exercise in mainland Asia and a concrete example of the strong alliance and strategic relationship between Thailand and the United States. Army

Honor Ceremony with color guard for MGEN Juan Evaristo Gonzales Maldonado (left), Commander of Paraguayan Army. Standing with him is MGEN Philip R. Kensinger, Jr., Commander, U.S. Army South. Base: Fort Clayton Country: Panama (PAN)

Capt. Daniel Keeler, commanding officer of amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage, left, meets with Kolonel Sumarji Bimo Aji of the Indonesian National MilitaryNavy (TNI-AL), during a welcome ceremony for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022, Dec. 12. CARAT/MAREX Indonesia is a bilateral exercise between Indonesia and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport dock ships USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is operating in the U.S

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Tracy W. King, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREURAF) (right) and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David M. Elliott, Sergeant Major of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF) (left) pose for a group photo with the Marine security guard detachment at the U.S. Embassy Dakar, Senegal, July 5, 2022. Maj. Gen. King spoke with the Marine security guard detachment personnel and embassy staff during his visit of the U.S. Embassy Dakar, Senegal.

NORFOLK, Va. (Sep. 16, 2022)- Rear Adm. John F. Meier, right, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, speaks to the safety training team about his vision for assessing personnel, aircraft, and procedure safety. The safety training team is a proactive response to ensure best practices are implemented in the fleet.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) 2 and CLR-27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conduct training on security procedures in order to support Exercise Urgent Response on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 12, 2022. CLR-2 and CLR-27 are supporting Exercise Urgent Response, a Marine Corps Installations East-wide event, in order to exercise a regimental guard force and barrier plan and to meet annual anti-terrorism training requirements.

U.S. Army soldier and Indonesian National Armed Forces service members conduct medical training as part of exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023, 5th Marine Training Center Puslatpur, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2023. Super Garuda Shield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, highlighting the 7 participating and 12 observing nations' commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 14, 2022) South Korean members of UNITAS LXIII exercise control group work with each other, Sept. 14, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Guillermo Rosales, commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, speaks with Brazilian Navy leadership during a press conference after the opening ceremony of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 8, 2022. The opening ceremony recognized the official start of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

Participants of the TNI and Australian army converse with one another before the opening ceremony as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 3, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military, Indonesia National Armed Forces, has now expanded to a multinational exercise encompassing 14 Nations. This exercise reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force were recognized by the Philippine Marine Corps during the closing ceremony for KAMANDAG 6 at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 14, 2022. These Marines and Sailors approached the scene of a traffic accident and provided life-saving medical aid to three Filipino civilians struck by an automobile, Oct. 7, 2022 near Zambales, Philippines.

Senior leaders from partner nations gather following a Super Garuda Shield distinguished visitor brief on Aug. 4, 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia. Nations represented in the brief included Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, Indian, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, Australia, and Indonesia. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

Military leaders representing the nations of the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Japan, and the United States participate in the KAMANDAG 6 opening ceremony at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

From back left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Tubman, 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron clinical psychologist, briefs Ms. Schuyler Moore, U.S. Central Command chief technology officer, on Task Force 99.M at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 21, 2022. Moore came to the area of responsibility to listen to the innovation cells progress and give feedback and input on their solutions to challenges around base.

Major General Thomas Plewes, Commander, United States Army Reserve Command (USARC), talks to soldiers at the readiness processing site, part of Operation Call Forward 2000. Subject Operation/Series: CALL FORWARD 2000 Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Division meet with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force representatives from 15th Brigade to conduct a bilateral staff meeting at Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan on June 8, 2022 in order to share information and discuss further exercise planning. The U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF are committed to strengthening military-to-military partnerships, regularly training together to enhance capabilities and ensure both are prepared to support the defense of Japan and the mutual goal of a stable, secure Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Christopher Stone, commander of Task Force 76/3 and Expeditionary Strike Group 7, salutes the flag as the United States national anthem is played during the Exercise Cobra Gold 2024 opening ceremony held at Utapao Airport, Rayong province, Thailand, Feb. 27, 2024. Cobra Gold demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements, advancing common interests, and a commitment to our allies and partners in ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Marine Corps

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Elliot Ross, Operations Manager, with the Expeditionary Medical Facility Jacksonville Reserve Component, briefs Sailors at the conclusion of a medical training exercise in support Golden Coyote Training Exercise at Camp Rapid, South Dakota, June 15, 2022. Golden Coyote is a three-phase, scenario-driven training exercise conducted in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, which enables commanders to focus on mission essential task requirements, warrior tasks, and battle drills.

TUNIS, Tunisia (May 27, 2022) U.S. Rep. Trent Kelly meets with U.S. and International participants of exercise Phoenix Express 2022 while on an official visit to La Goulette Naval Base during exercise Phoenix Express 2022 in Tunis, Tunisia May 27, 2022. Phoenix Express 22, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.

U.S. Army National Guard Col. Pam Ellison with Hawaii Army National Guard instructs students on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives and integration into Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 19, 2022. WPS reaffirms that womens full, equal, and meaningful participation is essential for effective PKO.

Inter-American Defense College Leadership welcomes General Eduardo Enrique Zapateiro Altamiranda, Commander General of the Colombian National Army to the IADC campus at Ft. Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., April 6, 2022. During the visit General Zapateiro spoke to students and was inducted in to the IADC Hall of Honor. Additionally, he participated in an office call with leadership, received a college briefing and took a tour of the campus.

Joint force service members introduce themselves at a brief during the Information Warfighter Exercise (IWX) at Camp Upshur on Quantico, VA, Sept. 12 2022. The IWX is a training event that focuses on implementing all Information Related Capability requirements with the joint force, government agencies and partnering nations that provides accurate subject matter expertise to all Marine Corps operations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Sgt. Miranda C. DeKorte)

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Exercise planners and honored guests stand during the closing ceremony of KAMANDAG 6 at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 14, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro stands with Brazilian Navy leadership during the opening ceremony of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 8, 2022. The opening ceremony recognized the official start of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Rodney Boyd, Assistant Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard, and Colombian Army Brig. Gen. Hernando Garzon Rey, U.S. Army South Deputy Commanding General - Interoperability, meet with Lancero School Second Commander, Colombian Army Maj. Antonio Chavez, during Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 on Nov. 8, 2022 at Tolemaida Military Base, Colombia. Exercise Southern Vanguard is U.S. Army South's premier training exercise taking place at the operational and tactical levels intended to increase interoperability between the United States and Western Hemisphere forces. This year's iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 23, involves Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army National Guard training alongside Colombian Army soldiers in varying terrain while conducting weapon familiarization lanes culminating in a bilateral military training operation.

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A U.S Army Sgt. conducts a class on field artillery for a class of U.S. Army and Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Soldiers during Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023 at 5th Marine Training Center (Puslatpur), Situbondo Regency, East Java, Indonesia, Sep. 1, 2023. Super Garuda Shield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combine and joint event, highlighting the 7 participating and 12 observing nations commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

220811-N-RL456-0119MAYPORT, Fla. - (Aug. 11, 2022) - Argentine Navy Rear Adm. Marcelo Fernandez, PANAMAX 2022 Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) and Rear Adm. Douglas Sasse, CFMCC Deputy Commander, pose for a photo with the senior leaders of each U.S. service branch following the completion of PANAMAX 2022, Aug. 11, 2022. Exercise PANAMAX 2022 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored exercise that provides important training opportunities for nations to work together and build upon the capability to plan and conduct complex multinational operations. The exercise scenario involves security and stability operations to ensure free flow of commerce through the Panama Canal.

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 14, 2017) Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks with Vice Adm. Jung, Jin-Sup, commander of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Fleet, during an office call at ROK Fleet headquarters. Sawyer's visit includes meetings with U.S. and ROK military leaders as well as the signing of a component-level MOU with the ROK navy to enhance coordination and training in support of the U.S. and ROK alliance.

Maldives Chief of Defence Lt. Gen. Abdul Raheem speaks with Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, at Maldives National Defence Forces Headquarters in Malé, Maldives on Jan. 21. The visit underscored USINDOPACOMs dedication to fostering cooperation and enhancing the partnership between the two nations, and it also included a ceremony for the transfer of U.S. grant-funded equipment for Maldives Special Forces personnel to enhance safety and capabilities during maritime security and counterterrorism operations. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, fighting to win.

U.S. Embedded Health Engagement Team members participate in a patch swap with Coronel Elio Roberto Gaitán Yaeggy, commander of the Special Forces Brigade during a site visit in Poptún, Guatemala, June 1, 2022. The EHET is assisting the local community by providing general medical needs in support of Resolute Sentinel 22.

Soldiers assigned to 1st Brigade 11th Airborne Division work together with Members of the Northern Army, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force sharing and briefing plans on Dec 7, 2022. Participants from the Japan Ground Self Defense Force train together with Soldiers of the U.S. Army I Corps, 7th Infantry Division, 11th Airborne Division, U.S. Army Japan, U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard in a Joint environment with service members from Marine Corps Pacific, 3rd Marine Division, U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet and 5th Air Force.

110819-N-PY531-010BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 18, 2011) Republic of Korea sailors assemble to board the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) for a tour. Blue Ridge is in the Republic of Korea to participate in Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2011.

US Army Maj. Marco Hartanto, Hawaii Army National Guard and his Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI, Indonesian Armed Forces) counterparts discuss the history of Gema Bhakti and the TNIs development of the TNI Regional Defense Commands (KOGABWILHAN) on the first day for Gema Bhakti 2022, September 09, 2022, Jakarta Indonesia. Gema Bhakti 22 is a USINDOPACOM Joint Exercise Program event, utilizing US Joint forces partnering with TNI Armed Forces working together to increase interoperability and enhance regional stability and security through bilateral and multilateral partnerships.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Sept. 22, 2022) Troops from 19 partner nations participates in the UNITAS LXIII Closing Ceremony, Sept. 22, 2022. Hosted this year by Brazil, it brings together multinational forces from Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States conducting operations in and off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations through the execution of anti-surface, anti-submarine, anti-air, amphibious and electronic warfare operations that enhance warfighting proficiency and increase interoperability among participating naval and marine forces.

During the initial planning conference for exercise Southern Vanguard 24 in Macapa, Brazil, Dec 5-8, 2022, U.S. Army South medical planner and Brazilian army medical officers discusses training scenarios, logistic requirements and training objectives for the forthcoming bilateral event that will take place in the fall of 2023. Southern Vanguard is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, U.S. Army South-conducted exercise at the operational and tactical levels designed to increase interoperability between U.S. and Western Hemisphere forces.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nielsen Rivera, a Latin America foreign area officer assigned to Brazil, translates from Portuguese to English during a land navigation class as part of a bilateral jungle training event in Manaus, Brazil, Sept. 25, 2022. The U.S. Marine Corps continues to seek opportunities to train alongside Brazilian partners in deliberate and dynamic training events. Bilateral training events, such as jungle training, offer both forces a chance to increase interoperability, exchange best practices, and set conditions for future events to continue to grow a long tradition of friendship and cooperation.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Scott L. Pleus, Seventh Air Force (7th AF) commander, greets Lt. Gen. Andrew Harrison, United Nations Command, Korea deputy commander, at the 7th AF Headquarters building, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 23, 2022. During his visit, Harrison met with Pleus to discuss 7th AF operations. The United Nations Command was established on July 24, 1950, and is still committed to securing lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula by enforcing the Armistice Agreement, facilitating diplomacy with North Korea, and serving as the integrator for multinational forces during crisis or conflict.

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Kitamura Yasuji, commander of Hofu-Kita Air Base, presents a gift to U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 459th Airlift Squadron and the 374th Operational Support Squadron at Hofu-Kita Air Base, Japan, June 3, 2022. Airmen from the 459th Airlift Squadron and the 374th Operations Support Squadron attended the Hofu Air Festival to promote bilateral relations with their Japanese counterparts and the greater Hofu community.

Airmen, Soldiers and civilians from El Salvador and the New Hampshire National Guard participated in a joint cyber exchange in the Centro de Etrenamiento Tactico, El Salvador Aug. 24, 2022. The meeting, coordinated through the State Partnership Program, allowed both the teams to share digital agendas, policies and powerful tools designed to protect infrastructure and prevent vulnerabilities.

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Sept. 5, 2022) - Honiara Integrated Primary School students present U.S. Navy Sailors with leis during a community outreach event in support of Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership is a unifying mission that fosters enduring friendships and cooperation among many nations. The years mission in Solomon Islands will include participants from the United States, Japan and Australia.

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Aug. 26, 2022) - Capt. Andrew Ring, commanding officer of the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), left, gives Cmdr. Masato Murayama, commanding officer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Oyashio-class submarine JS Takashio (SS 597), right, a gift while aboard the Takashio, Aug. 26, 2022. Emory S. Land is one of two Navy submarine tenders that provide maintenance, hotel services and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.

220925-N-YQ181-1123 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Sept. 25, 2022) Cmdr. Glenn Orris, from Madison, Ohio, command chaplain assigned to the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), addresses a crowd at Hong Beop Sa Buddhist temple, during an outreach event in Busan, Republic of Korea, Sept. 25. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Army soldier and Indonesian National Armed Forces service members conduct medical training as part of exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023, 5th Marine Training Center Puslatpur, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2023. Super Garuda Shield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, highlighting the 7 participating and 12 observing nations' commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member talks with an Australian Army member during a command briefing at Exercise Yama Sakura 83 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 5, 2022. As a part of U.S. Army Pacific Operation Pathways, Yama Sakura 83 is the largest and most complex U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force bilateral command post exercise to date. (Proprietary information redacted) (

Public Affairs Soldiers discuss opening ceremony details with Tentara Nasional Indonesia leadership, Baturaja, Indonesia, July 30, 2022 in preparation of Garuda Shield 2022 . Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together. #SuperGarudaShield #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

2nd Strker Cavalry Regiment Soldiers crowded around as Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders along with NFL players and Telivision stars signed autographys for troops at Foward Operating Base Warhorse as part of the USO Summer Troop Visit, July 9.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Spencer Marsh, a communications planning officer with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA), I Marine Expeditionary Force, leads a class on joint command and control to Indonesian marines with 7th Infantry Battalion, 4th Marine Brigade, during Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23 on 7th Infantry Battalion Base, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 14, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Military between the Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia and U.S. Marine Corps focused on promoting military interoperability, maritime domain awareness, strengthening relationships, and expanding capabilities among participating forces. MRF-SEA is an operational model developed by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that postures scalable I Marine Expeditionary Forces west of the International Date Line, conducts a series of planned subject matter expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas M. Siverts, commanding officer, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jimmy D. Larida, commanding general, 3rd Marine Brigade, virtually participate in the opening ceremony for KAMANDAG 6 via teleconference at Camp Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

Lieutenant Colonel J. Batsukh, (left), Foreign Relations Officer, Mongolia, explains his plan for deployment of the C-130 Hercules to Major Francis Ngooi Choong Ngee, (center), Air Operations Department, Singapore and Captain Matyussof bin Matyassin, Training no. 4 Squadron, Brunei, at the PACIFIC AIRLIFT RALLY 2001. PACIFIC AIRLIFT RALLY (PAR) is a PACAF-sponsored military airlift symposium for countries in the pacific region. PAR is held every two years and is hosted by a pacific nation. This year Andersen AFB, Guam is the host nation. The symposium includes informational seminars with area of expertise briefings, a command post exercise (CPX) which addresses military airlift support .... Complete Scene Caption: Lieutenant Colonel J. Batsukh, (left), Foreign Relations Officer, Mongolia, explains his plan for deployment of the C-130 Hercules to Major Francis Ngooi Choong Ngee, (center), Air Operations Department, Singapore and Captain Matyussof bin Matyassin, Training no. 4 Squadron

Capt. Christopher Tepera relinquishes command to Capt. Victor Diaz at the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Pearl Harbor (NMRTC-PH) Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony on June 23, 2022 at the Hickam Officer's Club, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Capt. (Ret.) Christopher Tepera retired after 26 years of U.S. Naval service.

APRA HARBOR, GUAM (May 27, 2022) - Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, center, meets Pacific Partnership Sailors assigned to Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the ships port visit to Guam, May 27. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

Delegation leaders pose for a photo during a capabilities demonstration, as part of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium, Camp Kisarazu, Japan, June 16, 2022. This iteration of PALS brought senior leaders of allied and partnered militaries together to discuss amphibious force readiness, expeditionary advanced base operations, intermediate force capabilities, and ways to improve interoperability between partners within the Indo-Pacific region. A total of 18 participating delegations from Asia, Australia, Europe, South America, and North America participated in the symposium.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stone Miller, 52nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman (left), stationed at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, works with air police from the Portuguese air force to check the entrance clearances at Exercise Real Thaw 22 on Beja Air Base, Portugal, July 6, 2022. Working alongside Allies allows our forces the capability to adapt to todays complex security environment and ensures the defensive power of NATO remains unmatched.

U.S. Navy Command Master Chief PatrickPaul Mangaran with 1st Marine Division, speaks during a change of charge ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 22, 2022. During the ceremony, Mangaran relinquished his post to Command Master Chief Richard Bolton.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 15, 2022) Vice Adm. FUKUDA Tatsuya, commander, Fleet Escort Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Capt. Fred Goldhammer, commanding officer of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), exchange gifts prior to conducting flag talks aboard Ronald Reagan, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5. Flag talks allow commanders to plan for future operations, work through challenges or lessons learned, while building towards greater collaboration when their forces operate together in the maritime environment. CTF 70/CSG 5 is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific

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Inter-American Defense College Staff, Faculty and Students welcome dignitaries and sponsors during a Class 62's orientation on Sept. 28, 2022. The event provides the students a chance to meet with their representatives regarding the upcoming school year and the challenges of completing a demanding Master's Degree curriculum while living with their families in a new country.

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