Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Belizean Sgt. Elisha Novelo, jungle warfare instructor, gives guidance to U.S. Marines from Security Cooperation Task Force (SCTF) during a jungle survival information exchange at Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Feb. 27. SCTF is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility supporting Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011 (A-SPS 11), providing opportunities for participating nations to come together and join efforts to enhance regional maritime security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian S. Finney)::r::::n::