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) - 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 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) - 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)

A British Army Training Support Unit Belize, (BATSUB) (left), and Belize Defence Force (BDF) member return to a CH-47 Chinook during exercise AGILE BEAR 25, in Belize, Aug. 5, 2025. As U.S. Southern Command’s rapid response element in Central America, JTF-Bravo provides a unique and essential capability in enabling our partner nations to proactively confront threats to their security with exercises like AGILE BEAR, preparing our teams to respond to crises in the joint operational area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Rossitto) - A British Army Training Support Unit Belize, (BATSUB) (left), and Belize Defence Force (BDF) member return to a CH-47 Chinook during exercise AGILE BEAR 25, in Belize, Aug. 5, 2025. As U.S. Southern Command’s rapid response element in Central America, JTF-Bravo provides a unique and essential capability in enabling our partner nations to proactively confront threats to their security with exercises like AGILE BEAR, preparing our teams to respond to crises in the joint operational area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dylan Rossitto)