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A U.S. Air Force member looks down while wearing a facemask and protective classes.

Sept. 19, 2025

AMISTAD 2025 Dental Teams Ease Backlog in La Mesa

LA MESA, PANAMA — At the Centro de Salud de La Mesa, dental patients line up hours before sunrise, knowing only a limited number of appointments will be handed out each day. Once those slots are filled, anyone still waiting must return another day. For some, that has meant months or years without relief.

A Peruvian Read Admiral is pictured on the left standing next to a U.S. Rear Admiral.

Sept. 18, 2025

U.S. Naval War College president discusses deterrence, warfighting with South American and global military leaders in Peru

LIMA, PERU — U.S. Naval War College President Darryl Walker discussed deterrence, warfighting and how military education can improve outcomes on the battlefield during a visit to Peru for the 7th Annual International Symposium on Security and Defense, Sept. 16-18, 2025.

A group of Panamanian health professions stand together and listen to an individual not pictured speak

Sept. 18, 2025

AMISTAD 2025 Brings Preventive Maintenance Training to La Mesa Clinic

LA MESA, PANAMA — For the medical staff at the Centro de Salud de La Mesa, learning how to maintain air conditioners may not be part of their usual routine—but thanks to AMISTAD 2025, they now have the knowledge to keep patients comfortable even after U.S. teams depart.

A door with a name plate of a Panamanian doctor is slightly ajar while service members and doctors are seen in the background

Sept. 16, 2025

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

CHITRE, Panama — 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.

A group of U.S. military personell stand together for a group photo and hold a banner which has the SOUTHCOM logo on the left, AMISTAD logo in the middle, and the AFSOUTH logo on the right.

Sept. 15, 2025

AMISTAD 2025 launches final iteration in Panamá

CHITRÉ, Panama — 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.

MAYPORT, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2025) Navy and Marine leaders celebrated the opening of UNITAS 2025 from onboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport docking ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) at Naval Station Mayport September 15, 2025. During UNITAS 2025 the 25 participating nations' forces will perform at-sea, littoral, and amphibious exercises along the East Coast of the United States in advance of the U.S. Navy's 250th Birthday. UNITAS, Latin for Unity, focuses on enhanced interoperability, building regional partnerships, and demonstrating U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet as the trusted maritime partner in the Caribbean, Central and South America. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist Steven Khor/Released)

Sept. 15, 2025

UNITAS 2025 Kicks off at Naval Station Mayport

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. — UNITAS 2025 officially kicked off at an opening ceremony aboard Naval Station Mayport, Sept. 15. UNITAS, Latin for unity, united, or oneness, is the longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise in the world.

Dr. Ivonne Alvarado, Ophthalmologist at Dr. Luis “Chicho” Fabrega Regional Hospital evaluates a patient ahead of the eight-day eye surgical mission during Panamax Alpha Phase II, Santiago de Veraguas, Panama, Aug. 26, 2025, through Sept. 11, 2025. The surgical mission brought together 48 local and U.S. doctors, nurses, and technicians to complete cataract removals, corneal transplants and other complex procedures alleviating an over six-month wait for some. The over 200 surgeries provided not only improved eyesight but symbolized the strength of the U.S.-Panama partnership. (Courtesy Photo)

Sept. 10, 2025

Restoring sight, strengthening bonds in Panama during Panamax Alpha Phase II

SANTIAGO DE VERAGUAS, Panama — For more than 200 Panamanians in need, the gift of restored vision arrived this month at Dr. Luis “Chicho” Fabrega Regional Hospital. Patients from across five provinces received life-changing surgeries which not only improved eyesight but symbolized the strength of the U.S.-Panama partnership during Panamax Alpha Phase II, Aug. 26, 2025, through Sept. 11, 2025.

U.S. Army Maj. Ryan Hubbs congratulates an Ecuadorian marine on the completion of air assault training during a ceremony at the end of an air assault training exchange in Latacunga, Ecuador, Aug. 21, 2025.

Sept. 10, 2025

State Partnership Program conducts air assault planning exchange

LATACUNGA, Ecuador — Members of the Kentucky National Guard took part in a four-day air assault planning exchange with the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program, Aug. 18-21.

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.

Sept. 9, 2025

Hegseth Emphasizes Anti-Narco-Terrorism Mission During Caribbean Trip

The poisoning of the American people by narco-terrorists running illegal drugs through international waters will be tolerated no longer, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored during a trip in the Caribbean region.

U.S. Air Force Col. Henry Jeffress, Air Forces Southern deputy commander, left, and Chilean (FACh) Air Force Maj. Gen. Alfredo Ríos, FACh director of operations, right, sign agreements during their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 28, 2025. Jeffress and Ríos signed agreements for future training, exercises and operations and to Strengthen professional and personal relationships between the two air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

Sept. 3, 2025

U.S., Chilean Air Force in A2A Talks 2025

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Leaders in the U.S. Air Force and the Chilean (FACh) Air Force came together for their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks to share resources, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 26-29, 2025.

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