Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Cabo fuzileiro naval (Brazilian Marine Corps corporal) Jonny, radio operator with 1st Platoon, 1st Company, communicates with range control at the firing range while U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, prepare to fire their weapons, Aug. 7, 2023, at the Base Expedicionaria de Fuzileiros Navais in Formosa, Brazil, during the Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais’ (Brazilian Marine Corps’) annual Infantry Training Exercise Formosa. Exercise Formosa offers an ideal platform for the armed forces of multiple nations to enhance their interoperability, conduct joint military operations, and exchange invaluable insights on tactics and strategies. With the backdrop of an ever-changing global security landscape, the participation of the United States Marine Corps and militaries from multiple nations shows commitment to regional security and partnership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Wetzel)