US marines have landed at Puerto Belgrano naval base in Argentina to launch a joint amphibious drill with Brazil, Chile and Argentina. “The intention of the exercise is a common language for when the moment comes a UN mission needs this kind force services. The significance of the exercise is given by the continuity factor: Chile in 2007 and Brazil next year, with Peru subscribing as another candidate to join forces”, said Sunday an official release from the Argentine command. Three hundred men, half of them Argentine marines (36 US marines with Iraq experience) took part in the exercise code-named 'Exchange 2008'. The drills included amphibious landings from Argentine Navy light transport plus combined operations on the ground. Peruvian officers next to observers from Uruguay, Colombia and Bolivia were present at the exercise as well as Brigadier General John Croley, Commander of the US Southern Command Marine Corps.
Monday, July 28, 2008
US kicks off Latin military drill
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