Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, prepare their targets during Exercise Formosa Sept. 9, 2024, in Formosa, Brazil. 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)