Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

A Brazilian marine officer holds a plaque received by Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 24 Marines, 4th Marine Division, as an act of gratitude in cooperative support of training during Exercise Formosa at Formosa, Brazil, Sept. 8, 2024. Formosa is an annual major Brazilian military exercise with U.S. participation aimed at enhancing the bilateral training partnership between the United States Marine Corps and Brazil, strengthening regional security, as well as building relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron TorresLemus)