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U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command, boards the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser, USS Chosin (CG 65) for a reception night, Panama, April 7, 2025. U.S. Southern Command and the Panamanian security forces collaborate to ensure and maintain regional stability during natural disasters, medical catastrophes or regional conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)
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Strengthening Partnerships | Aug. 27, 2025

U.S., Panama Forces Complete Inaugural Jungle Course

Twenty-three U.S. Marines and Panamanian security forces graduated Friday from the inaugural Combined Jungle Orientation Course (CJOC), a new program designed to strengthen survival skills, readiness, and interoperability in one of the world’s most
Coast Guard Counterdrug Release | Aug. 25, 2025

Coast Guard achieves historic narcotics offload

MIAMI – The U.S. Coast Guard achieved a historic milestone with the offload of 76,140 pounds of illicit narcotics, valued at $473 million, marking the largest quantity of drugs offloaded in Coast Guard history, in Port Everglades, Monday.
Counter Narco Trafficking | Aug. 22, 2025

Coast Guard, Navy Seize Nearly 1,300 Pounds of Cocaine in Eastern Pacific

A Coast Guard law enforcement detachment aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson seized 1,296 pounds of cocaine from a suspected drug smuggling vessel in international waters. 
Strengthening Partnerships | Aug. 21, 2025

U.S., South America Defense Leaders Discuss Regional Threats

U.S. government and military officials joined top regional defense leaders in Argentina this week to discuss security challenges and regional cooperation during the South America Defense Conference 2025 (SOUTHDEC 25) Aug. 20-21.
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Adm. Alvin Holsey bio photo

U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey is the Commander of U.S. Southern Command. The admiral assumed command Nov. 7, 2024.

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U.S. delivers 167,000 pounds of food to Panama under Denton Program, reinforcing U.S.–Panama partnership
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Aug. 30, 2025 | 1:18
A U.S. Air Force C-5 Super Galaxy delivered more than 167,000 pounds of food to Panama through the Denton Program, a humanitarian airlift that transports privately donated relief supplies on space-available military aircraft Aug. 30, 2025. The donation underscores a people-first partnership between the United States and Panama, rooted in respect for Panamanian leadership and a shared commitment to community well-being. The shipment, donated through Fundación Castillo Del Rey, will be distributed with Panamanian authorities and local organizations to reach the most vulnerable households.
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