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.