Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Garrett Maurer, left, and Cpl. Vincent Gibson, both fixed-wing aircraft mechanics with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspect an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft after flight at Panamá Pacífico Airfield, Panama, April 5, 2025. VMFA-312 continues day to day operations during a short-term visit in support of an expanded strategic security partnership with Panama. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)