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U.S. Army, Panamanian National Police, Servicio Nacional Aeronaval of Panama, and National Border Service of Panama leaders meet and collaborate at the U.S. Embassy in Panama, July 10, 2025. As Panama’s preferred and steadfast security partner, the United States is expanding our security partnership, strengthening bilateral cooperation, and promoting stability in the Western Hemisphere. Increasing security cooperation at Panamanian facilities for joint-use purposes, reestablishing jungle training curriculum, and continuing to train and work together will enhance our ability to address shared threats and advance mutual interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)
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.


An Air Commando assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing performs a pre-flight check on a U-28A Draco in Santiago, Chile, June 4, 2025, as part of exercise SOUTHERN STAR 25. Southern Star ’25 is a multinational special operations exercise taking place across Chile from May 26 to June 8. The exercise brings together forces from six nations and 10 observer countries to enhance interoperability and strengthen global special operations partnerships through joint training from Antofagasta to Punta Arenas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
SOUTHERN STAR ’25: 27th Special Operations Wing projects power with partners in Chile
By Airmen 1st Class Gracylen Hess | July 14, 2025
SANTIAGO, Chile — From the sunbaked airstrips of Antofagasta to the bustling port of Valparaíso and the icy channels of Punta Arenas, elite troops from six nations dove into SOUTHERN STAR ’25, Latin America’s premier multinational special operations exercise. Designed around a simulated United Nations stabilization mandate, the event brings together special forces from Chile, the United States, Spain, Argentina, Colombia, and Paraguay, with ten additional nations participating as observers.

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.
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