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