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The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrives in Manta, Ecuador during Continuing Promise 2025, July 4, 2025. Continuing Promise 2025 is the 16th iteration of the U.S. 4th Fleet/U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command-led mission since 2007, which aims to foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships with partner nations, and form new partnerships between host nations, non-federal entities, and international organizations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ethan McCubbins)
USNS Comfort Arrives in Manta, Ecuador
By U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs Continuing Promise Detachment | July 7, 2025
MANTA, Ecuador -- The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Manta, Ecuador for the third mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP 25), July 4, 2025.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri stand for the playing of the U.S. and Argentine national anthems before a bilateral exchange at the Pentagon, July 2, 2025.
Argentina Increases Military Ties to the United States
By David Vergun | July 2, 2025
Argentina and the United States will continue to build on their more than 200-year relationship, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
250625-A-LS473-1017 COLÓN, Panama (June 25, 2025) The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrives in Colón, Panama during Continuing Promise 2025, June 25, 2025. Continuing Promise 2025 is the 16th iteration of the U.S. 4th Fleet/U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command-led mission since 2007, which aims to foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships with partner nations, and form new partnerships between host nations, non-federal entities, and international organizations. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. William Hunter)
USNS Comfort Arrives in Colón, Panama
By Petty Officer 2nd Class Rylin Paul - U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet | June 25, 2025
The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Colón, Panama as part of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25), June 25, 2025.
250616-A-LS473-1067 ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada (June 16, 2025) The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departs from St. George’s, Grenada, during Continuing Promise 2025, June 16, 2025. Continuing Promise 2025 is the 16th iteration of the U.S. 4th Fleet/U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command-led mission since 2007, which aims to foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships with partner nations, and form new partnerships between host nations, non-federal entities, and international organizations. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. William Hunter)
USNS Comfort Departs Grenada During Continuing Promise 2025
By U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. Fourth Fleet Public Affairs - Continuing Promise Detachment | June 25, 2025
The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed St. George’s, Grenada, June 16, 2025, concluding a seven-day mission as part of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25).
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luke Johnson (left) and Senior Airman Erin Bell (right), AMISTAD Optometry Technicians pose outside the optometry clinic door and under the AMISTAD 2025 banner, in Iquitos, Peru, June 2, 2025. AMISTAD enables U.S. and partner nation medics to train and operate in resource constrained environments, building readiness for real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Edwards)
AFSOUTH Launches AMISTAD 2025 Across Latin America
By Andrea Jenkins | June 17, 2025
U.S. Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) launched AMISTAD 2025 in Peru on June 2, marking the start of a global health engagement designed to strengthen partnerships and enhance deployment readiness across five Latin American nations.
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