Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Guatemalan sailors ride a ridged hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) to a landing craft utility (LCU) for a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) information exchange, Feb. 19. Gunston Hall is on a scheduled deployment in support of Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS11). The A-SPS concept is toward strengthening ties with partner nations through subject matter expert exchanges and community relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lauren G. Randall)