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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


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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Stronger together: Joint service members train in MCMAP
Joint Task Force Southern Guard
Aug. 27, 2025 | 3:03
U.S. service members participate in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Aug. 18-27, 2025. The MCMAP course combines hand-to-hand and close-quarter combat training techniques, reinforcing teamwork and combat readiness across the joint force.
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