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    KBT 23 builds partnerships, provides health services to remote communities [Image 1 of 41]

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    A dental professional wearing full PPE including a yellow isolation gown, teal surgical mask, blue nitrile gloves, and an LED headlight is administering a dental injection to a patient. The practitioner is holding a dental syringe and appears to be performing a local anesthetic procedure. The setting appears to be a non-traditional dental environment, possibly a school or community clinic based on the colorful background.

    PANAMA

    05.09.2023

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Duncan McElroy 

    Joint Task Force Bravo

    U.S. Army Col. Rupande Patel, Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element (MEDEL) dentist, performs an extraction during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) as part of exercise Keel Billed Toucan 2023, May 9, 2023, in Jaque, Panama. KBT 23 (known locally as Mercurio V) is a joint partnership exercise between JTF-Bravo and Panama’s border and aeronaval services to develop humanitarian assistance and disaster relief skills through real-world airlift support and medical support training opportunities. Throughout the weeklong exercise, the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment delivered more than 399,000 pounds of building materials to remote locations and the MEDEL administered care to more than 1,200 patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Duncan McElroy)

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    Date Taken: 05.09.2023
    Date Posted: 05.12.2023 23:26
    Photo ID: 7794740
    VIRIN: 230509-F-PJ703-039
    Resolution: 5885x3916
    Size: 2.15 MB
    Location: PA
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    A dental professional wearing full PPE including a yellow isolation gown, teal surgical mask, blue nitrile gloves, and an LED headlight is administering a dental injection to a patient. The practitioner is holding a dental syringe and appears to be performing a local anesthetic procedure. The setting appears to be a non-traditional dental environment, possibly a school or community clinic based on the colorful background.
    A U.S. Army soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is photographed from above while sorting through a green military medical supply container filled with packaged medications and medical supplies. The container appears to be a standard military hard-sided storage case containing numerous bagged and boxed pharmaceutical items. At least two other individuals are partially visible at the edges of the frame.
    A group of approximately six military personnel in camouflage uniforms are walking together down a narrow unpaved street in what appears to be a rural or semi-urban tropical village. The buildings flanking the street are modest, painted in teal and gray, with corrugated metal and thatched roofs. The setting suggests a Latin American or Caribbean community, possibly during a humanitarian or patrol mission.
    Four military personnel in camouflage uniforms are gathered in what appears to be a barracks or temporary quarters, relaxing during downtime. They appear to be playing cards or engaging in a casual group activity around a small table or surface. The space contains bunk beds with mosquito netting, military gear, and personal equipment.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform and olive t-shirt is playing basketball with a young child on a grass area near low buildings with red metal roofs. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical location, likely a community engagement or humanitarian assistance mission. A second uniformed individual is visible in the background near the structures.
    Three military personnel in camouflage uniforms are seated along the exterior wall of a green building, interacting with a group of local children. The scene appears to depict a community engagement or humanitarian assistance activity, with soldiers and children relaxing together in an informal setting. Sports balls are visible on the ground, suggesting recreational interaction.
    A group of adults and children are gathered on a sandy beach ridge, with at least one person in military camouflage uniform appearing to direct or guide the group. The scene suggests a community engagement or organized beach activity involving military personnel and local civilians, including many children. Mountains and ocean are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    Two individuals in military-style clothing are bent over on a dark sandy beach, appearing to collect or examine debris including driftwood and scattered refuse near the waterline. The scene is set during golden hour with a sun low on the horizon, illuminating a tropical coastline with dense vegetation and rocky outcroppings in the background. The beach shows significant accumulation of driftwood, branches, and litter washed ashore.
    A group of adults and children are gathered on a dark sandy beach or riverbank at dusk, with dense tropical forest in the background. A middle-aged man in a olive t-shirt and blue shorts holds a wooden stick and appears to be leading or participating in a community activity. Several participants are holding clear plastic bags, suggesting an organized cleanup effort.
    A large group of military personnel and local children pose together on a beach following a cleanup effort. Several large bags of collected trash and a satellite dish are visible in the foreground, indicating a community service or environmental cleanup operation. The group appears celebratory, with many individuals waving at the camera.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage and tan uniforms interact with a large crowd of children on a sandy beach. A person dressed as a clown with a blue wig and colorful costume is present on the right side, suggesting a community outreach or humanitarian event. The ocean with breaking waves is visible in the background.
    Two individuals are engaged in a beach cleanup activity at sunset on a tropical coastline. One person in civilian clothing is crouching and holding a plastic collection bag, while another person in military camouflage uniform and tactical gloves assists. The scene is set against a dramatic golden sunset with rocky outcroppings and dense vegetation visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms are walking toward a school building in Panama. The sign on the wall identifies the facility as a 'Centro de Educación Básica' (Basic Education Center) named 'Marcos Medina A,' under the República de Panamá Ministerio de Educación. The scene appears to depict a military humanitarian or community engagement visit to a local school.
    A medical professional in light blue scrubs is using a stethoscope to examine an elderly male patient wearing a yellow polo shirt and a black-and-red baseball cap. The examination appears to be taking place in an informal or community health setting, suggested by the modest surroundings and open doorway in the background. Medical paperwork is visible on the table, indicating a structured consultation.
    A military personnel member wearing camouflage uniform, surgical mask, and white gloves is arranging yellow plastic basins on a blue cloth-covered table in what appears to be a classroom or community hall. The individual has a patch on their sleeve that appears to be the Panamanian flag, suggesting this may be a Panamanian military medical or humanitarian operation. The foreground shows blurred metallic instruments laid out on blue cloth, indicating a medical or dental outreach setup.
    A young girl, approximately 6-8 years old, sits at a wooden school desk in a classroom, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a pink patterned outfit and holds a plastic bag, likely containing a snack or lunch. The classroom setting includes a green chalkboard with a Spanish reading lesson written on it.
    The image is taken through a doorway or window frame, showing what appears to be a makeshift dental clinic set up in a classroom or community building. A healthcare worker dressed in orange scrubs and blue gloves is attending to a seated patient. A table in the foreground is covered with a blue cloth and laid out with numerous dental instruments.
    A group of people, including adults and children, are gathered outside a building with a sign reading 'FARMACIA' (pharmacy). A person in military camouflage uniform is present alongside civilians, suggesting a humanitarian or medical assistance mission. The setting appears to be a community health facility in a Latin American location.
    A large group of approximately 40 people poses for a group photo in front of a blue-and-white building with a corrugated metal roof, likely a school or community center in a Latin American country. The group includes military personnel in camouflage uniforms alongside civilians in casual clothing, suggesting a civil-military cooperation or humanitarian assistance event. A sign on the building partially reads 'NUTRICION,' indicating a possible health or nutrition-related community outreach mission.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are loading cases of bottled water onto a large military helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook, via its rear cargo ramp. The operation appears to be a humanitarian aid or disaster relief mission, taking place on a tarmac in a tropical or subtropical environment. At least two soldiers are actively passing water bottle packs in a chain-loading manner.
    A military logistics operation is underway at what appears to be a remote airstrip or landing zone surrounded by lush green vegetation. Two tandem-rotor helicopters, identifiable as CH-47 Chinooks, are visible — one airborne overhead and one on or near the ground in the background. A red motorized cargo tricycle loaded with military gear, duffel bags, and equipment is positioned in the foreground.
    A medical examination table or workspace is shown with various clinical supplies arranged on a surface covered with a disposable plastic sheet. The scene appears to be a field clinic or temporary medical outpost, evidenced by the informal setting and colorful background materials. Two stethoscopes are prominently placed at the center of the frame.
    A community gathering is taking place inside a modest green-walled building, where a large group of civilians — including women and children — are seated in chairs facing what appears to be a distribution or briefing event. Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are visible on the right side of the room, suggesting a humanitarian assistance or medical outreach mission. A table in the foreground holds numerous plastic bags filled with what appear to be supplies or medications ready for distribution.
    The image shows a group of people gathered outside a weathered blue-and-white building, cordoned off by yellow police/caution tape. A person in what appears to be a uniform or official capacity is present, along with civilians including children and adults. The scene suggests some kind of official incident, emergency response, or access control situation.
    A U.S. Army soldier with the name tape 'Washington' is engaged in conversation with a local civilian woman and a younger man, likely in a community outreach or humanitarian assistance context. The setting appears to be a modest building, possibly in a Latin American or Caribbean location. The soldier is holding documents, suggesting an informational or assessment interaction.
    Two uniformed military or border security personnel are managing access to a facility where a large crowd of civilians, including women and children, are gathered and waiting. Green canopy tents with 'SENAFRONT' branding are visible in the background, indicating this is a Panamanian National Border Service operation. The scene appears to be a controlled entry point or processing area, likely related to migration management.
    Two military helicopters are hovering or landing on a concrete airstrip surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. The runway appears aged with segmented concrete slabs, set against a backdrop of densely forested mountains partially obscured by low clouds. The scene suggests a remote military or jungle airfield in a tropical region.
    A U.S. Army soldier identified by name tape as 'BROWN' is briefing a group of civilians and military personnel in an outdoor tropical setting. The group includes individuals wearing civilian clothing, military uniforms in camouflage pattern, and hats with what appears to be Panamanian insignia. The setting suggests a joint military-civilian coordination or site visit, likely in Panama based on visible flag patches and tropical vegetation.
    A group of people, including U.S. Army personnel and civilians, are gathered outdoors in what appears to be a tropical location. A central figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat and olive shirt is joyfully embracing two children dressed in traditional indigenous clothing and colorful beaded jewelry. The scene appears to be an official visit or humanitarian mission, with a photographer documenting the moment.
    The image shows what appears to be a humanitarian medical outreach or aid mission taking place inside a green-painted building, likely a school or community center. Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are present alongside civilians, including local community members with children who appear to be receiving services. Several officials or dignitaries, including women in distinctive hats, are observing or participating in the event.
    A group of people are gathered in what appears to be an indoor meeting or briefing session. A woman wearing a white cap and light blue dress appears to be speaking or presenting to the group. The group includes at least one person in military camouflage uniform and others in civilian attire.
    A group of officials and observers are gathered around a table covered with a blue cloth displaying rows of surgical or medical instruments. The setting appears to be a community building or clinic in a tropical region, with a mix of civilians, military personnel, and what appears to be a dignitary or official in a white cap inspecting the items. A cameraman is documenting the event in the background.
    A group of young girls perform a traditional folk dance at an outdoor community event, wearing colorful floral skirts and white blouses. The performance takes place under a covered pavilion with an audience of children and adults watching from the sides. Vendor or organizational tents in the background display Spanish-language text, including 'Ver y Oir para Aprender' and 'SENAFRONT 109', suggesting a Panamanian community gathering.
    A community cultural event is taking place in what appears to be a rural area of Panama, indicated by a blue tent bearing 'República de Panamá' text. Children are performing a traditional dance in colorful costumes while a crowd of local community members, officials, and military personnel observe. The gathering appears to be an official visit or humanitarian engagement combining cultural performance with community outreach.
    A group of military personnel and one civilian are engaged in conversation outdoors at what appears to be a military installation or exercise area. The group includes US Army soldiers in MultiCam/OCP uniforms, a soldier in woodland MARPAT-style camouflage with a 'Comando Regional' cap patch, and a civilian man wearing a 'Beechcraft' branded cap and casual clothing. The interaction appears to be a friendly, informal meeting or briefing between multinational military representatives and a civilian dignitary or official.
    A formal military ceremony or event is taking place outdoors, with a mixed group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and civilians standing under green canopy tents. Multiple national flags are visible on the left side, suggesting a multinational or joint military exercise. A colorful decorative ground display with what appears to be a logo or emblem is prominently featured in the foreground.
    A formal military ceremony is taking place under a green canopy tent, featuring both U.S. and Panamanian military personnel along with civilian attendees. A U.S. Army soldier wearing a green beret is speaking at a wooden podium, with flags including the U.S. flag and Panama flag visible. The podium bears an emblem reading 'Servicio Nacional de Fronteras' (National Border Service), suggesting a joint U.S.-Panama military cooperation event.
    A military ceremony is taking place with multiple personnel in camouflage uniforms visible in the background. A civilian woman with gray hair wearing a striped top is seated prominently in the center of the frame. The scene is framed by what appear to be the American flag on the left and another flag (possibly a state or organizational flag) on the right.
    A U.S. Army colonel named Brown, wearing a green beret, presents a commemorative plaque or shadow box to a civilian official wearing a cap labeled 'MINISTRO', likely a government minister. The ceremony appears to take place at an outdoor military event under a green canopy tent, with other military personnel and observers present. A soldier named Echeona stands to the left, observing the exchange.
    A military ceremony or event is taking place outdoors, likely in Panama based on the visible Panamanian flags on soldiers' uniforms and the green tent bearing text referencing 'Ministerio de Seguridad Publica' and 'Servicio Nacional de Fronteras.' Multiple soldiers in camouflage uniforms are assembled facing a covered stage area where officials and dignitaries are seated. A decorative ground display featuring what appears to be a map or emblem with colorful painted grass is visible in the foreground.
    A large group of approximately 30 military and civilian personnel pose for a formal group photograph outdoors on a grassy field. The group includes individuals in various military camouflage uniforms as well as a few civilians in casual attire. In the foreground, a decorative grass art installation depicts what appears to be a map of Panama in red, white, green, and blue colors.

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