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Sep 12 2025

U.S. Forces Train in Panama

U.S. and Panamanian forces conduct a combined infiltration exercise, executing a coordinated raid to secure key objectives before exfiltrating via pre-planned routes in Panama City, Panama, Sept. 9, 2025.
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A man in civilian attire, including a baseball cap and sunglasses, is standing on a stage outside speaking into a microphone while addressing a group of roughly two dozen people. Many people are wearing camouflage military uniforms, while others are in civilian attire.

Sep 09 2025

Hegseth Emphasizes Anti-Narco-Terrorism Mission

During a visit to U.S. troops in the Caribbean, the secretary said that the poisoning of the American people by narco-terrorists will no longer be tolerated
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A line of personnel in white cold weather suits with large backpacks, snow shoes and trekking poles walk in a snowy, mountainous region.

Sep 11 2025

Strengthening South American Security

During exercise Southern Vanguard 2025 in Chile, over 600 Soldiers from the U.S. and three nations trained in complex scenarios designed to strengthen combined capabilities and prepare for real-world challenges.
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A doctor gives eye treatment to a patient.

Sep 10 2025

Surgical Mission Provides Eye Treatments in Panama

A U.S. military, Panamanian surgical mission during the Panamax Alpha Phase II exercise provided cataract removals, corneal transplants and other complex procedures for Panamanians.
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Hegseth Emphasizes Anti-Narco-Terrorism Mission During Caribbean Trip

Exercise in Chile Strengthens South American Defense Partnerships

Members of the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade back-brief their simulated air assault concept of operations during an air assault planning exchange as part of the Kentucky National Guard's State Partnership Program in Latacunga, Ecuador, Aug. 20, 2025.

Kentucky National Guard, Ecuadorian Special Forces Training Strengthens Partnership

U.S. Military, Panamanian Medical Teams Provide Eye Treatments in Panama

Priorities

STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS

U.S. Naval Ship Comfort pulls into port in Miami, Florida

COUNTER THREATS

U.S., Chilean Marines conduct live-fire ranges during Exercise UNITAS 2024

BUILD OUR TEAM

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)

News

Coast Guard Counterdrug Release | Sept. 18, 2025

Coast Guard seizes 75,000 pounds of cocaine through Operation Pacific Vi...

The U.S. Coast Guard announced Thursday it has seized more than 75,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean since launching Operation Pacific Viper in early August, averaging over 1,800 pounds interdicted daily.

Strengthening Partnerships | Sept. 16, 2025

U.S., Panama BMETs Strengthen Partnerships Through Equipment Repair

U.S. Air Force biomedical equipment technicians (BMET) and Panamanian counterparts are working side by side throughout Panama’s Los Santos Province during AMISTAD 2025.

Sept. 16, 2025

US MARINE CORPS FORCES, SOUTH HOSTS MULTINATIONAL MARITIME EXERCISE UNIT...

U.S. Marines and participating multinational forces kick off UNITAS LXVI (66), the world’s longest-running maritime exercise, scheduled to start Sept. 15, 2025. This year’s exercise brings together military forces from 25 partner nations from Europe,

Training & Exercises | Sept. 15, 2025

AMISTAD 2025 launches final iteration in Panamá

U.S. Air Force and Panamanian medical teams launched the Panama iteration of AMISTAD 2025 with an opening ceremony at Hospital Dr. Gustavo Nelson Collado in Chitre, Panama, Sept. 15, 2025.

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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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UNITAS 2025 US Marines and Multinational Forces Conduct Close Air Support Training

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

Sept. 17, 2025 | 3:57

U.S. Marines and participating multinational forces conduct and observe close air support training for exercise UNITAS 2025 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 17, 2025. UNITAS, which is Latin for “unity,” was conceived in 1959 and has taken place annually since first conducted in 1960. This year marks the 66th iteration of the world’s longest running annual multinational maritime exercise. The exercise trains forces in joint maritime operations that enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability with the presence of unmanned air, surface and submarine systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Eduardo Delatorre)