Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

U.S. Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) conduct advanced marksmanship training with Colombian marines in Matuntugo, Colombia, Nov. 7, 2011. The SPMAGTF comprised Marines from various commands and elements who collectively operate on a small expeditionary level in support of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012, an annual deployment of U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. The exercise involves information sharing with navies, coast guards and civilian services throughout the region.