Ambassador Leandro “Lee” Rizzuto, U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS), visited the Inter-American Defense College (IADC) on June 4, 2026, at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.

U.S. Army Major General Joseph M. Lestorti, Commandant and Director of the IADC, hosted the visit with IADC leadership and selected staff members.

The visit included the arrival of guests, welcome remarks, an official photograph, and an office call.

The engagement strengthened the relationship between the IADC and the U.S. Mission to the OAS within the Inter-American system.

Organization of American States (OAS)
Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA)
Inter-American Defense Board (IADB)

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