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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Hercules is being unloaded at an airstrip in Panama.

Aug. 10, 2025

U.S. Marines join Panamanian security institutions for combined jungle training and security cooperation

PANAMA CITY, Panama — U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, based out of Camp Lejeune, NC, arrived in Panama the first week of August 2025 as part of a combined effort to conduct training, strengthen bilateral security cooperation, and build operational trust with Panamanian security forces.

A Panamanian Security Force personnel hoists a military working dog onto a vessel

Aug. 8, 2025

PANAMAX-Alpha 2025: U.S. Southern Command Leads Bilateral Exercise to Protect Panama Canal

As the lead coordinating command, SOUTHCOM directed joint efforts through Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-Bravo), Army South, and a range of U.S. and Panamanian forces. PANAMAX-Alpha 2025 advanced SOUTHCOM’s strategic goals of building partner nation capacity and promoting regional stability through a realistic and scalable training framework.

Belize Coast Guard members help a member onto a vessel during helocast practice at exercise AGILE BEAR 25, Belize City, Belize, Aug. 6, 2025. As U.S. Southern Command’s rapid response element in Central America, Joint Task Force-Bravo provides a unique and essential capability in enabling our partner nations to proactively confront threats to their security through exercises like AGILE BEAR, preparing our teams to respond to crises in the joint operational area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Rossitto)

Aug. 6, 2025

EE. UU., BDF, BCG ejecutan procedimientos de helocast, concluyen AGILE BEAR 25

BELIZE CITY, Belize – — Los miembros de la Fuerza de Defensa de Belice y de la Guardia Costera de Belice de EE. UU. ejecutan procedimientos de helocast foto durante AGILE BEAR 25, el 6 de agosto de 2025. El ejercicio tiene como objetivo fortalecer la preparación de las fuerzas de EE. UU. y de las naciones asociadas para responder de manera efectiva durante un desastre y en la lucha contra las organizaciones criminales transnacionales a través de diversos eventos. Los participantes clave incluyeron la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta-Bravo, la Guardia Costera de Belice, la Fuerza de Defensa de Belice, la Embajada de EE. UU. en Belice y la Unidad de Apoyo al Entrenamiento del Ejército Británico en Belice (BATSUB).

A Belize Defence Force member helocasts out of a CH-47 Chinook during AGILE BEAR 25, at Belize City, Belize, Aug. 6, 2025. As U.S. Southern Command’s rapid response element in Central America, Joint Task Force-Bravo provides a unique and essential capability in enabling our partner nations to proactively confront threats to their security through exercises like AGILE BEAR, preparing our teams to respond to crises in the joint operational area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Rossitto)

Aug. 6, 2025

US, BDF, BCG execute helocast procedures, conclude AGILE BEAR 25

BELIZE CITY, Belize — U.S., Belize Defence Force and Belize Coast Guard members execute helocast procedures photo during AGILE BEAR 25, Aug. 6, 2025. The exercise aims to strengthen the readiness of U.S. and partner nation forces to respond effectively during a disaster and in countering transnational criminal organizations through various events. Key participants included Joint Task Force-Bravo, Belize Coast Guard, Belize Defence Force, U.S. Embassy-Belize, and the British Army Training Support Unit-Belize (BATSUB).

Belize surgeon, Dr. Zul, prepares to make his first incision along with Joint Task Force-Bravo members assisting in the gallbladder surgery, during a JTF-Bravo surgical mission, Belmopan, Belize, Aug. 5, 2025.Surgical missions provide an opportunity for servicemembers to engage with the local community and give back to our neighbors while providing them with services that may otherwise be unavailable or in high demand. Since 1992, medical support to Central America has been a hallmark of JTF-Bravo’s presence in the region, improving overall health and long-term stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaliyah Waalee)

Aug. 5, 2025

JTF-Bravo apoya la misión quirúrgica de hernias y vesícula biliar en Belice

BELIZE CITY, Belize — Las enfermeras de la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta Bravo y el Hospital Regional Oeste de Belice realizaron procedimientos quirúrgicos de vesícula biliar y hernia durante una misión quirúrgica de JTF-Bravo en Belmopan, Belice, el 5 de agosto de 2025. Las misiones quirúrgicas brindan una oportunidad para que los miembros del servicio se relacionen con la comunidad local y retribuyan a nuestros vecinos al proporcionarles servicios que de otro modo podrían estar indisponibles o en alta demanda. Desde 1992, el apoyo médico a Centroamérica ha sido un emblema de la presencia de JTF-Bravo en la región, mejorando la salud en general y la estabilidad a largo plazo.

A British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB) member looks out of a CH-47 Chinook, during exercise AGILE BEAR 25, in Belize, Aug. 5, 2025. Subject matter expert exchanges with partner forces focused on specialized skills such as small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) operations, combatives, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Helocast procedures, and conducting troop movements to remote locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Rossitto)

Aug. 5, 2025

EE. UU., BDF, BATSUB ayudan a entregar raciones a la aldea durante AGILE BEAR 25

BELIZE CITY, Belize — Los miembros de la Fuerza Conjunta del Ejército de EE. UU.-Bravo, la Fuerza de Defensa de Belice (BDF) y la Unidad de Apoyo a Entrenamiento del Ejército Británico en Belice (BATSUB) cargan raciones durante el ejercicio AGILE BEAR 25, en Belice, el 5 de agosto de 2025. El ejercicio tiene como objetivo fortalecer la preparación de las fuerzas de EE. UU. y de naciones asociadas para responder eficazmente durante un desastre y en la lucha contra organizaciones criminales transnacionales a través de diversas intercambios de expertos en la materia y eventos. Los participantes clave incluyen la Fuerza Conjunta del Ejército de EE. UU.-Bravo, la Guardia Costera de Belice, la BDF, la Embajada de EE. UU. en Belice y la BATSUB.

Three Belize Coast Guard members observe the hundred meter swim prior to helocast practice during AGILE BEAR 25, at Belize City, Belize, Aug. 5, 2025. In addition to a distance swim, Belize Defence Force, BCG, and U.S. service members had to tread water for five minutes to showcase their swimming techniques. The exercise aims to strengthen the readiness of U.S. and partner nation forces to respond effectively during a disaster and in countering transnational criminal organizations through various subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

Aug. 5, 2025

EE. UU., BDF, BCG practican procedimientos de helocast durante AGILE BEAR 25

BELIZE CITY, Belize — Miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas de EE. UU., la Fuerza de Defensa de Belice y la Guardia Costera de Belice realizaron prácticas de helocast durante AGILE BEAR 25, en la Ciudad de Belice, Belice, el 5 de agosto de 2025. Los intercambios de expertos en la materia con las fuerzas asociadas se centraron en habilidades especializadas como operaciones de Sistemas Aéreos No Tripulados Pequeños (sUAS), combativas, Atención Táctica de Lesiones en Combate (TCCC), procedimientos de helocast y realización de movimientos de tropas a lugares remotos.

A Belize Defence Force member gives a thumbs up during helocast practice as part of exercise AGILE BEAR 25, Belize City, Belize, Aug. 5, 2025. Helocasting is a technique where personnel jump from a low flying helicopter into a body of water when landing isn’t feasible. As U.S. Southern Command’s rapid response element in Central America, Joint Task Force-Bravo provides a unique and essential capability in enabling our partner nations to proactively confront threats to their security through exercises like AGILE BEAR, which prepare our teams to respond to crises in the joint operational area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

Aug. 5, 2025

US, BDF, BCG practice helocast procedures during AGILE BEAR 25

BELIZE CITY, Belize — U.S., Belize Defence Force, and Belize Coast Guard members conducted helocast practice during AGILE BEAR 25, at Belize City, Belize, Aug. 5, 2025. Subject matter expert exchanges with partner forces focused on specialized skills such as small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) operations, combatives, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Helocast procedures, and conducting troop movements to remote locations.

A British Army Training Support Unit Belize, (BATSUB) (left), and Belize Defence Force (BDF) member return to a CH-47 Chinook during exercise AGILE BEAR 25, in Belize, Aug. 5, 2025. As U.S. Southern Command’s rapid response element in Central America, JTF-Bravo provides a unique and essential capability in enabling our partner nations to proactively confront threats to their security with exercises like AGILE BEAR, preparing our teams to respond to crises in the joint operational area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Rossitto)

Aug. 5, 2025

US, BDF, BATSUB help deliver rations to village during AGILE BEAR 25

BELIZE CITY, Belize — U.S. Army Joint Task Force-Bravo, Belize Defence Force (BDF), British Army Training Support Unit Belize (BATSUB) service members load rations during exercise AGILE BEAR 25, Belize, Aug. 5, 2025. The exercise aims to strengthen the readiness of U.S. and partner nation forces to respond effectively during a disaster and in countering transnational criminal organizations through various subject matter expert exchanges and events. Key participants include Joint Task Force-Bravo, Belize Coast Guard, BDF, U.S. Embassy-Belize, and the BATSUB.

Belize surgeon, Dr. Zul, prepares to make his first incision along with Joint Task Force-Bravo members assisting in the gallbladder surgery, during a JTF-Bravo surgical mission, Belmopan, Belize, Aug. 5, 2025.Surgical missions provide an opportunity for servicemembers to engage with the local community and give back to our neighbors while providing them with services that may otherwise be unavailable or in high demand. Since 1992, medical support to Central America has been a hallmark of JTF-Bravo’s presence in the region, improving overall health and long-term stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaliyah Waalee)

Aug. 5, 2025

JTF-Bravo supports hernia and gallbladder surgical mission in Belize

Nurses from Joint Task Force-Bravo and the Western Regional Hospital Belize conducted gallbladder and hernia surgical procedures during a JTF-Bravo surgical mission, Belmopan, Belize, Aug. 5, 2025. Surgical missions provide an opportunity for servicemembers to engage with the local community and give back to our neighbors while providing them with services that may otherwise be unavailable or in high demand. Since 1992, medical support to Central America has been a hallmark of JTF-Bravo’s presence in the region, improving overall health and long-term stability.

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