Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian Cardona, a Salinas, Puerto Rico native and team leader with 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 6th Regiment, 2d Marine Division gives critiques to Panamanian security forces on their performance in Rodman, Panama, April 22, 2025. U.S. Southern Command is focused on increasing partner nation capacity and interoperability in the region and reflects the United States’ enduring promise of friendship, partnership, and solidarity with the Panamanian people. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francis Hrosar)