Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

LCpl. Ruben D. Gomez, from Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) lets a child try on his cover during the arrival of Marines and Sailors in Covenas, Sucre, Jan. 29. SCTF is embarked aboard Gunston Hall on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility supporting Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11). A-SPS 11 will provide the opportunity for joint operations between partner nations while exercising vital lines of communication between regional security services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lauren G. Randall)