ARC Pijao (SO 28)

Crew members assigned to USS Underwood (FFG 36) assist the crew of the Colombian Navy submarine Pijao (SO 28) to pull in on board Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Pijao will participate in Exercise Smart Search, along with U.S. surface ships, aircraft and submarines off the coast of Florida. The exercise is designed to test the fleet's anti-submarine tactics and capabilities against Type 209 diesel submarines. Underwood is assigned to host Pijao and ensure that the Colombian Navy crew enjoys their stay in Mayport. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ligia Cohen

ARC Buenaventura (BL 162)

ARC Buenaventura (BL-162). (Photo: Armada de Chile)

ARC Almirante Padilla (FL 51)

The Colombian Navy frigate Almirante Padilla (FL 51) prepares to launch an AS-555 Fennec helicopter as part of a sinking exercise during UNITAS Gold. This year marks the 50th iteration of UNITAS, a multinational exercise that provides opportunities for participating nations to increase their collective ability counter illicit maritime activities that threaten regional stability. Participating countries are Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico, Peru, U.S. and Uruguay. (Photo: U.S. Navy/ LT Chris Brown/Released)

ARC Buenaventura (BL 162)

A special forces team comprised of Peruvian sailors approaches Columbian supply tender ARC Buenaventura (BL 162) in a rigid hull inflatable boat while engaging in visit, board, search and seizure exercises during PANAMAX 2007. PANAMAX 2007 is a joint and multinational training exercise tailored to the defense of the Panama Canal, involving civil and military forces from the region. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Damien Horvath)