Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

U.S. Marine veteran Patrick Timothy Brent, left, guest of honor, and Col. Thomas Prentice, commanding officer for Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command, cut the ceremonial cake during the celebration of the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball aboard Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 10, 2016. The celebration honors those past, present, and future Marines throughout history and marks the 241st Marine Corps Birthday since its founding on Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberly Aguirre)