CARTAGENA, Colombia (July 17, 2023) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday is presented the Colombian Order of Naval Merit “Almirante Padilla” award by Commander of the Colombian Navy Adm. Francisco Hernando Cubides Granados aboard the Colombian Navy training ship ARC Gloria during UNITAS LXIV, July 17, 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hunter S. Harwell).