Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Dominican Republic Marinero (navy seaman) Sebastion Rafieli de la Rosa sets 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 Marines had to gain a foothold on key objectives in a timely manner. 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)