Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Pablo Sauli, an infantry unit leader and part of a personnel exchange program in Chile, coordinates the integration of troops in English and Spanish at Destacamento de Infanteria Marina Number 4 (Chilean Marine Detachment Number 4) “Cochrane”, Chile, during exercise UNITAS LXV, Sep. 2, 2024. The Marines split into two integrated teams led by Chilean officers and U.S. staff-noncommissioned officers during the exercise to facilitate the bilateral training and lateral knowledge exchanges that will occur between nations. By working together with allies and partners, Marines amass the greatest possible strength for the long-term advancement of their interests, maintaining favorable balances of power that deter aggression and support the stability that supports economic growth. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriel Durand)