Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment and Chilean Marines, prepare for night patrols during exercise Southern Star 25 at Fuerte Aguayo, Chile, May 26, 2025. SOUTHERN STAR ‘25 is a multinational special operations exercise taking place across Chile from May 26 to June 8, uniting forces from six nations and 10 observing countries, totaling over 2700 participants to enhance interoperability and strengthen global SOF partnerships through joint training from as far north as Antofagasta to the southern region of Punta Arenas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Payton Goodrich)