Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Brazilian amphibious assault vehicles conduct ship-to-shore operations in front of the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) during UNITAS LX at Ilha da Marambia, Brazil, Aug. 26, 2019. UNITAS is the world's longest-running, annual exercise and brings together multinational forces from 11 countries to include Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Mexico, Great Britain and the United States. The exercise focuses in strengthening the existing regional partnerships and encourages establishing new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise during multinational training operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Amy Phan)