Marine Leaders of The Americas Conference (MLAC) 2025

Ecuadorian Marine Corps Lt. Col. Angel Orellana listens to a lecture on the Marine Corps Planning Process during UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas 2012 on Sept. 4. UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas gives the participating multinational troops from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay an opportunity to exercise critical thinking based on realistic scenarios, reinforce essential tactics and techniques and build on a strong foundation of professional cooperation. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John C. Lamb//Released)