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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Resolute returns home, offloads approximately $93.2 million worth of drugs in St. Petersburg
July 17, 2025

Coast Guard offloads more than $20 million in illicit drugs interdicted in Caribbean Sea
July 2, 2025

Continuing Promise 2025 Mission Update: Panama
June 25, 2025

Coast Guard offloads more than $138 million in illicit drug interdictions in Caribbean Sea
June 6, 2025

Coast Guard offloads more than $211 million in illicit drug interdictions in the Eastern Pacific
May 29, 2025

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Members of the U.S. military, Servicio Nacional Aeronaval of Panama, Policia Nacional de Panama, and Servicio Nacional de Fronteras collaborate to plan jungle training curriculum in Panama City, Panama, on July 15, 2025. During this meeting, a tentative schedule for jungle training was agreed upon, utilizing the combined expertise of jungle survival trainers from both countries. The U.S. has a longstanding bilateral security partnership with Panama that reflects its mutual trust, recognition of, and respect for Panama's sovereignty, and values the commitment of our Panamanian security partners and their steadfast support to regional cooperation against shared threats and security challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Todd)

25th Infantry Division works alongside Panamanian security personnel and the Joint Security Cooperation Group-Panama

By Senior Airman Julia Lebens | July 16, 2025

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, arrived in Panama to support the combined security effort between the U.S. and Panama.

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (July 15, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) load medical site cargo aboard Comfort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic during Continuing Promise 2025, July 15, 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfredo Marron)

USNS Comfort Arrives in Dominican Republic for CP25

By Petty Officer 2nd Class Alfredo Marron - U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet | July 16, 2025

The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic for the fourth mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25), July 15, 2025.

Cargo drops from a Belize Defence Force C208 during a training mission in Ladyville, Belize, May 26, 2025. The training aimed to enhance the BDF’s ability to conduct aerial resupply operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Levi Reynolds)

571st MSAS leads Belize Defence Force in historic airdrop, redefines regional security

By Tech. Sgt. Levi Reynolds | July 14, 2025

Deep in the jungles of Belize, where clandestine airstrips fuel the flow of illicit drugs between South American producers and North American consumers, the strengthened partnership between the U.S. and Belize has reached new heights.

250709-N-BP862-1140 MANTA, Ecuador (July 9, 2025) Hospitalman Christopher Olheiser and Logistics Specialist 3rd class Daniel Clerge, both assigned to the Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), load medical supplies onto Comfort in Manta, Ecuador during Continuing Promise 2025, July 9, 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Boatright)

USNS Comfort Departs Ecuador After Third CP25 Mission Stop

By USNAVSOUTH/4TH FLEET PUBLIC AFFAIRS | July 14, 2025

The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed Manta, Ecuador following the third mission stop of Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25), July 10, 2025.

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.

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