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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.

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.

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 member of the Belize Coast Guard climbs a Jacobs Ladder to board a CH-47 Chinook assigned to the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment during training off the coast of Belize City, July 18, 2016. For many of the BCG participants, this was the first time they were part of helocast and recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)

Aug. 3, 2016

1-228th AVN, SOCSOUTH enhance Belizean CTOC capabilities

BELIZE DISTRICT — Joint Task Force-Bravo’s 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment deployed UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters to conduct a variety of training scenarios throughout the Belize District with members of the Belize Special Assignment Group and Belize Coast Guard -- who were supported by members of Special Operations Command South -- July 18 through 21.

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