Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Brazilian Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Claudio Henrique Mello de Almedia watches Marines with 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, shoot down range and exchange tactics with Brazilian Marines on their range during the Brazilian Marine Corps’ infantry training Exercise Formosa Sept. 11, 2024, in Formosa, Brazil. Exercise 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)