WEBVTT 00:02.710 --> 00:04.488 I am Lieutenant General Leonard 00:04.488 --> 00:06.432 Anderson the 4th , commander of US 00:06.432 --> 00:08.710 Marine Forces South . I'm honored to 00:08.710 --> 00:10.989 invite you to the 2025 Marine Leaders 00:10.989 --> 00:13.045 of the Americas Conference hosted by 00:13.045 --> 00:14.933 the United States Marine Corps in 00:14.933 --> 00:17.469 Washington DC Our naval infantries and 00:17.469 --> 00:19.636 Marine Corps forces are operating in . 00:19.774 --> 00:22.034 Tested and unpredictable environments , 00:22.325 --> 00:24.635 the decisions we make , how we train , 00:24.844 --> 00:27.565 how we fight , and how we lead matters 00:27.565 --> 00:29.635 more than ever . This year's theme 00:29.635 --> 00:32.165 naval infantry spearheading maneuver in 00:32.165 --> 00:34.564 future maritime challenges reflects our 00:34.564 --> 00:36.731 shared responsibility to lead from the 00:36.731 --> 00:39.005 front . We will examine how forward 00:39.005 --> 00:41.194 deployed forces can impose sea control 00:41.525 --> 00:43.584 as our allies and partners , we look 00:43.584 --> 00:45.845 forward to your valuable attendance and 00:45.845 --> 00:46.645 participation .