Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Colombian Marines fire the M249 squad automatic weapon while Sgt. Shelby Mangiaracina, Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Ground Combat Element, ensures the Colombian Marine use proper handling techniques during a weapon expertise exchange with the Colombian Marines in support of Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) with Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011, Covenas, Colombia, Feb. 1, 2011. SCTF will focus on strengthening and establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and exercising vital lines of communication between regional security services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacqueline Sanderfer/Released)