Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Lt. j.g. Michael Persun, a native of Hershey, Pa., and a boarding officer from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Diligence, observes Coast Guardsmen from Trinidad-Tobago during a subject-matter exchange regarding the proper tactical procedures used on a high-risk boarding situation during Exercise Tradewinds 2011, March 5, 2011. Tradewinds 2011 is an exercise focusing on strengthening existing regional partnerships and encouraging the establishment on new relationships through the exchange of mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class George Degener).