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Two U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators spectate a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure training during PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, at Panama City, Panama, July 16, 2025. The portion JTF-Bravo is participating in for phase one includes providing hot and cold load training, K-9 familiarization and hoist training, medical evacuation, fast rope insertion and aerial overwatch training with our helicopters and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

July 16, 2025

EE. UU. NSW, fuerzas especiales panameñas realizan VBSS durante PANAMAX-Alpha PH I

PANAMA CITY, Panama — Los miembros del 1er Batallón del 228º Regimiento de Aviación de la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta-Bravo apoyan a los operativos de Guerra Especial Naval de EE. UU. durante la Fase I de PANAMAX-Alpha, en Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá, el 16 de julio de 2025. El UH-60 Blackhawk de la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta-Bravo, asignado al 1-228º Regimiento de Aviación, proporcionó apoyo aéreo durante un entrenamiento simulado bilateral de visita, abordaje, búsqueda y captura entre las unidades de fuerzas especiales de EE. UU. y Panamá.

U.S. Army Sgt. Chris Schreerer, 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment crew chief, speaks with a U.S. Naval Special Warfare operator during PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, at Panama City, Panama, July 16, 2025. Joint Task Force-Bravo’s UH-60 Blackhawk, assigned to the 1-228th Aviation Regiment, provided overhead support during a bilateral simulated visit, board, search, and seizure training between U.S. and Panamanian special forces units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

July 16, 2025

US NSW, Panamanian special forces conduct VBSS during PANAMAX-Alpha PH I

PANAMA CITY, Panama — Joint Task Force-Bravo's 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment members support U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators during PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, at Panama City, Panama, July 16, 2025. Joint Task Force-Bravo’s UH-60 Blackhawk, assigned to the 1-228th Aviation Regiment, provided overhead support during a bilateral simulated visit, board, search, and seizure training between U.S. and Panamanian special forces units.

An HH-60 Blackhawk assigned to 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, hovers as Panamanian soldiers make an approach during PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, at Cerro Tigre, Panama, July 15, 2025. PANAMAX is a joint exercise designed to enhance interoperability among participating nations and strengthen their ability to conduct multinational operations, particularly to defend the Panama Canal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

July 15, 2025

El JTF-Bravo apoya las operaciones de elevación de manejadores de K-9 panameños durante PANAMAX-Alpha PH I.

PANAMA CITY, Panama — El JTF-Bravo apoya las operaciones de elevación de los manejadores K-9 panameños durante el PANAMAX-Alpha PH I, en Cerro Tigre, Panamá, el 15 de julio de 2025. La Fase I del PANAMAX-Alpha es un ejercicio del gobierno de Panamá que cuenta con el apoyo del Comando Sur de EE. UU., centrado en la seguridad del canal en Panamá. La parte en la que participa el JTF-Bravo para la fase uno incluye la capacitación en carga caliente y fría, familiarización con K-9 y entrenamiento de elevación, evacuación médica, inserción por cuerda rápida y entrenamiento de supervisión aérea con nuestros helicópteros y socios.

A Panamanian soldier, left, and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul A. Bohnert, 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment crew chief, overlooks Panama City, during PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, at Panama City, Panama, July 15, 2025. PANAMAX is a joint exercise designed to enhance interoperability among participating nations and strengthen their ability to conduct multinational operations, particularly to defend the Panama Canal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

July 15, 2025

JTF-Bravo apoya a NSW, fuerzas especiales panameñas en el entrenamiento FRIES durante PANAMAX-Alpha PH I.

PANAMA CITY, Panama — Un UH-60 Blackhawk de la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta-Bravo asignado al 1er Batallón, 228º Regimiento de Aviación, basado en la Base Aérea Soto Cano, Honduras, asistió a varios operadores de las Fuerzas Especiales Navales de EE. UU. en un evento bilateral de entrenamiento de descenso rápido durante la Fase I de PANAMAX-Alpha, en Cerro Tigre, Panamá, el 15 de julio de 2025. PANAMAX es un ejercicio conjunto anual diseñado para mejorar la interoperabilidad entre las naciones participantes y fortalecer su capacidad para llevar a cabo operaciones multinacionales, especialmente para defender el Canal de Panamá.

Several U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators prepare to descend from a UH-60 Blackhawk assigned to 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, during PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, at Cerro Tigre, Panama, July 15, 2025. PANAMAX is an annual joint exercise designed to enhance interoperability among participating nations and strengthen their ability to conduct multinational operations, particularly to defend the Panama Canal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

July 15, 2025

JTF-Bravo supports NSW, Panamanian Special Forces FRIES training during PANAMAX-Alpha PH I

PANAMA CITY, Panama — A Joint Task Force-Bravo UH-60 Blackhawk assigned to 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, assisted several U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators in a bilateral fast roping training event during PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, at Cerro Tigre, Panama, July 15, 2025. PANAMAX is an annual joint exercise designed to enhance interoperability among participating nations and strengthen their ability to conduct multinational operations, particularly to defend the Panama Canal.

A Panamanian soldier and his bomb-detection K-9 get hoisted up during PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, at Cerro Tigre, Panama, July 15, 2025. PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I is a government of Panama exercise supported by U.S. Southern Command, focused on security of the canal in Panama. The portion JTF-Bravo is participating in for phase one includes providing hot and cold load training, K-9 familiarization and hoist training, medical evacuation, fast rope insertion and aerial overwatch training with our helicopters and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

July 15, 2025

JTF-Bravo support Panamanian K-9 handler hoist operations during PANAMAX-Alpha PH I

PANAMA CITY, Panama — JTF-Bravo support Panamanian K-9 handler hoist operations during PANAMAX-Alpha PH I, at Cerro Tigre, Panama, July 15, 2025. PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I is a government of Panama exercise supported by U.S. Southern Command, focused on security of the canal in Panama. The portion JTF-Bravo is participating in for phase one includes providing hot and cold load training, K-9 familiarization and hoist training, medical evacuation, fast rope insertion and aerial overwatch training with our helicopters and partners.

A CH-47 Chinook assigned to 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, runs its engines during PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, at Panama Pacific International Airport, Panama, July 14, 2025. By working with partner nations and leadership regionally, the U.S. creates unity of effort in addressing shared challenges such as transboundary and transregional criminality and region security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

July 14, 2025

La Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta-Bravo apoya a las fuerzas de EE. UU. y panameñas durante la Fase I de PANAMAX-Alpha

PANAMA CITY, Panama — Los miembros de la 1ª Batalla del Regimiento de Aviación 228 de la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta Bravo participaron en un evento de entrenamiento en PANAMAX-Fase Alpha I, en el Aeropuerto Internacional Panamá Pacífico, Panamá, el 14 de julio de 2025. Estados Unidos y Panamá tienen una asociación de larga data basada en el respeto mutuo, valores compartidos y cooperación duradera que beneficia a ambas naciones.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bailea Parks, 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment aircrewman, sits in a CH-47 Chinook, during a training event at PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, at Panama Pacifico International Airport, Panama, July 14, 2025. The U.S. and Panama have a longstanding partnership built on mutual respect, shared values, and enduring cooperation that benefits both our nations. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

July 14, 2025

Joint Task Force-Bravo supports U.S., Panamanian forces during PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I

PANAMA CITY, Panama — Joint Task Force-Bravo 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment members participated in a training event at PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, at Panama Pacifico International Airport, Panama, July 14, 2025. The U.S. and Panama have a longstanding partnership built on mutual respect, shared values, and enduring cooperation that benefits both our nations.

A member from the exercise crisis response team addresses a group working on the emergency response plan during a training scenario.

June 27, 2025

Jaguar Sentinel exercise conducted in Panama ahead of hurricane season

PANAMA PACIFICO AIRPORT, Panama — Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo led a two-day tabletop exercise with emergency response personnel in Panama at the Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil (SINAPROC) headquarters, located at the Regional Logistics Center for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH), Panama Pacifico Airport Complex, June 25-26, 2025.

U.S. Army Col. Daniel Alder, left, Joint Task Force-Bravo outgoing commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus, center, U.S. Southern Command military deputy commander, and Col. Robert Snyder, JTF-Bravo commander, render a salute during the playing of service anthems at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 18, 2025. Established in 1983, JTF-Bravo supports U.S. military and humanitarian operations throughout Central America, providing critical airlift, medical, logistics, and security assistance to partner nations.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

June 26, 2025

Col. Robert C. Snyder III takes command of Joint Task Force-Bravo during Change of Command ceremony

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — U.S. Army Col. Robert C Snyder III took command of Joint Task Force-Bravo during a change of command ceremony becoming the 44th commander of JTF-Bravo at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 18, 2025.

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