Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Armada de Chile, Cuerpo de Infantería de Marina Sargento Primero (Chilean Marine Corps, Gunnery Sergeant) Moises Avilez Avilez (left) and U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Bobby Fleming (right), Company C first sergeant with 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, conducts kettlebell raises at Destacamento de Infanteria Marina Number 4 (Chilean Marine Detachment Number 4) “Cochrane”, Chile, during exercise UNITAS LXV, Sep. 3, 2024. The Marines conducted physical training to build camaraderie and esprit de corps, and maintain fitness standards.UNITAS focuses on strengthening our existing regional partnerships and encouraging the establishment of new relationships through the exchange of maritime mission-focused knowledge and expertise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriel Durand)