CARTAGENA, Colombia (July 11, 2023) The Colombian Navy Band plays traditional music to welcome the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as it arrives in Cartagena, Colombia, in preparation for UNITAS LXIV, July 11, 2023. UNITAS is the world's longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Colombia, it brings together multinational forces from 20 partner nations, including 26 warships/vessels, three submarines, 25 aircraft (fixed wing/helicopter) and approximately 7,000 people. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface, and submarine systems. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g Nicko West)