U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command, delivers remarks during an award ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Nov. 22, 2023. During the U.S. SOUTHCOM command team visit, Richardson recognized the 20 Soldiers and Airmen for their distinctive accomplishments during a two-week operational response in Panama during September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nick Z. Erwin)