Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Christopher Poplaski, from Washington, an aircraft maintenance officer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 312, holds patches given to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Panama Pacifico Airfield, Panama, April 9, 2025. VMFA-312 continues day to day operations in support of an expanded strategic security partnership with Panama for the next week. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mya Seymour)