Venezuelan Navy takes part in Unitas joint naval exercises

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www.vheadline.com Posted: Thursday, March 13, 2003 By: Patrick J. O'Donoghue

Venezuela has fulfilled its role in the US Navy sponsored annual “Unitas” exercises.

According to news reports, the Caribbean phase of the joint exercises was carried out between the islands of Puerto Rico and Santa Lucia.

For Venezuela, Navy Ship Captain William Hernandez directed 145 seamen using two remodeled frigates, a transporter and 2 helicopters.

Most of the crews consisted of the Navy elite Francisco de Miranda Special Operations Command.

Among other countries joining the exercises were Colombia, Peru, the Netherlands, Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico and Argentina.