Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Dominican Republic Marine 1st Lt. Dani Feliz Batista, Colombian Marine 1st Lt. Nelson Sanchez Estrada, and Chilean Marine 1st Lt. Raul Contreras Bernal, set security before pushing to their next objective during an amphibious raid at the Expeditionary Advanced Base North in Puerto Aldea, Chile, on Sept. 7, 2024, as part of Exercise UNITAS LXV. During the amphibious raid the key objectives must be reached in a timely manner in order to establish a strong foothold. 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 Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)