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)

A Belize Coast Guard member completes a swim prior to helocast practice as part of exercise AGILE BEAR 25, Belize City, Belize, Aug. 5, 2025. Belize Defence Force, BCG and U.S. members completed a hundred-meter swim to showcase their endurance before practicing helocasting in the ocean. 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)

Belize Defence Force members wait in line for helocast practice during AGILE BEAR 25, at Belize City, Belize, Aug. 5, 2025. Helocasting is a technique where personnel jump from a low flying helicopter into a body of water when traditional 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)

A Belize Defence Force member swims in a pool 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)

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)

Belize Coast Guard members step into a pool in preparation for helocast 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)