Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Cpl. Jesse Andersen, rifleman, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment provides cover fire for the rest of his fire team during mock-patrols during jungle warfare training under the instructions of the Belize Defense Force. The training took place as part of Tradewinds 10, a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs directed, U.S. Southern Command sponsored annual exercise that is conducted with Caribbean Basin Partner Nations, designed to improve cooperation with the partner nations in responding to regional security threats.