🇺🇸🇨🇱 The Chilean Marine Infantry and the U.S. Marines conducted combined exercises in cold weather

To increase the level of training for operations in cold climates, a detachment from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Infantry Regiment, and the 1st Marine Division of the U.S. conducted mountain maneuvers in cold weather alongside members of the Chilean Marine Corps.

During the exercise, which took place from July 22 to August 2, participants from both countries engaged in a variety of training activities and exchanged tactics, techniques, and procedures, demonstrating mutual trust and commitment to defense between the two nations.

Set against the natural backdrop of Punta Arenas, one of the southernmost cities in the world, the training readiness of the Chilean marines is highly valued by the U.S. Marines. In this regard, GySgt. Luis Alvarado, in charge of one of the participating units, stated, “It was an exercise in building cohesion between both forces to establish a stronger relationship, as well as training in cold weather.”

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