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U.S. Army Joint Task Force-Bravo J7 member, left, takes a photo while a CH-47 Chinook crew chief, 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, observes in a CH-47 Chinook in Belize during exercise AGILE BEAR, August 2, 2025. Exercises like AGILE BEAR increase our shared readiness to respond to natural disasters and security challenges through multifaceted capabilities ensuring our strength through unity and solidifying U.S. Southern Command's Joint Task Force-Bravo, as the partner of choice in Central America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

Aug. 2, 2025

JTF-Bravo conducts ARRK flight

BELIZE CITY, Belize — Joint Task Force-Bravo J7 members took photos with an Automated Route Reconnaissance Kit (ARRK) in a CH-47 Chinook, in Belize, during exercise AGILE BEAR August 2, 2025. JTF-Bravo used the ARRK to collect data from illegal airstrips used for transnational criminal organization activities. AGILE BEAR, led by Joint Task Force-Bravo, provides critical subject matter expert exchanges, preparing U.S. Southern Command’s Situational Assessment Team, 1-228th Aviation Regiment, and Belize and NATO partners for a collaborative response in times of crises.

U.S. Army Sgt. Gabe Lucero, 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment crew chief, performs a flight observation in a CH-47 Chinook in Honduras, July 31, 2025. Given Central America's high vulnerability to natural disasters, Joint Task Force-Bravo's AGILE BEAR exercise works collaboratively with the British Army Training Support Unit-Belize, Belize Defence Force and Belize Coast Guard to conduct subject matter expert exchanges equipping our forces with the necessary knowledge and resources to lessen the impact of these events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

July 31, 2025

JTF-Bravo despliega SSAT en Belice para AGILE BEAR 25

BELIZE CITY, Belize — Los miembros del servicio de la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta-Bravo desplegados hacia adelante para establecer un Equipo de Evaluación Situacional del Comando Sur de EE. UU. (SSAT) en apoyo de AGILE BEAR 25, en Ciudad de Belice, Belice, el 31 de julio de 2025. Ejercicios como AGILE BEAR aumentan nuestra preparación compartida para responder a desastres naturales y desafíos de seguridad a través de capacidades multifacéticas que aseguran nuestra fortaleza a través de la unidad y consolidan al Comando Sur de EE. UU., JTF-Bravo, como el socio preferido en Centroamérica.

U.S. Army Sgt. Gabe Lucero, 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment crew chief, performs a flight observation in a CH-47 Chinook in Honduras, July 31, 2025. Joint Task Force-Bravo's helicopter activities, in collaboration with host nation and NATO military partners, showcase their unique ability to perform search and rescue operations and deliver humanitarian aid to remote environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

July 31, 2025

JTF-Bravo deploys SSAT to Belize for AGILE BEAR 25

BELIZE CITY, Belize — Joint Task Force-Bravo service members forward deployed to stand up a U.S. Southern Command Situational Assessment Team (SSAT) in support of AGILE BEAR 25, at Belize City, Belize, July 31, 2025. Exercises like AGILE BEAR increase our shared readiness to respond to natural disasters and security challenges through multifaceted capabilities ensuring our strength through unity and solidifying U.S. Southern Command’s, JTF-Bravo, as the partner of choice in Central America.

A Panamanian Servicio Nacionales de Fronteras (SENAFRONT) member motions his team to move forward during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure training between U.S. and Panamanian special forces units, at Panama City, Panama, July 17, 2025. As part of PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, the Government of Panama conducted unilateral, simulated Panama Canal security operations, supported by U.S. Southern Command. This phase includes Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) academics, a command post exercise (CPX), and a field training exercise (FTX). (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

July 17, 2025

EE.UU., fuerzas especiales panameñas ejecutan la fase I de entrenamiento VBSS de PANAMAX-Alpha

PANAMA CITY, Panama — Un UH-60 Blackhawk, asignado al 1-228.º Regimiento de Aviación de la Base Aérea Soto Cano, proporciona apoyo aéreo durante un entrenamiento simulado bilateral de visita, abordaje, búsqueda y aprehensión entre unidades de fuerzas especiales de EE. UU. y Panamá, en Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá, el 17 de julio de 2025. PANAMAX es un ejercicio conjunto diseñado para mejorar la interoperabilidad entre las naciones participantes y fortalecer su capacidad para llevar a cabo operaciones multinacionales, particularmente para defender el Canal de Panamá.

A UH-60 Blackhawk, assigned to the 1-228th Aviation Regiment out of Soto Cano Air Base, provides overhead support during a bilateral simulated visit, board, search, and seizure training between U.S. and Panamanian special forces units, at Panama City, Panama, July 17, 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 17, 2025

U.S., Panamanian special forces execute PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I VBSS training

PANAMA CITY, Panama — A UH-60 Blackhawk, assigned to the 1-228th Aviation Regiment out of Soto Cano Air Base, provides overhead support during a bilateral simulated visit, board, search, and seizure training between U.S. and Panamanian special forces units, at Panama City, Panama, July 17, 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.

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.

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