U.S. Special Operations Forces Train with Panamanian Security Forces During PANAMAX-Alpha 2025 [Image 11 of 11]

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA

08.07.2025

Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Amy Forsythe 

Special Operations Command South

PANAMA CITY, Panama - Members of the Panamanian Security Forces conduct a Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) tactical training event as part of the PANAMAX-ALPHA 2025 off the coast of Panama City, Panama, Aug. 7, 2025.
U.S. Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH), headquartered in Homestead, Florida, is the lead coordinating command for all U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) elements participating in PANAMAX-Alpha 2025.
“SOF personnel from multiple U.S. units have augmented the training team with specialized tactical and operational capabilities. Their contributions support a high-quality training environment to assist in delivering a top-notch training experience for our Panamanian partners,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daymian Hale, lead planner for SOCSOUTH.

The 3-hour evolution was the culminating event for this phase of PANAMAX-ALPHA. It included the use of aerial drones for increased visibility, military working dogs, underwater divers and explosive ordnance disposal technicians.

PANAMAX-ALPHA is designed to strengthen Panama’s ability to counter illicit trafficking and maritime threats while enhancing interoperability with regional security forces. (Photo by U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Amy Forsythe, Naval Special Warfare Public Affairs)

• Date Taken: 08.07.2025
• Date Posted: 08.08.2025 14:56
• Photo ID: 9244816
• VIRIN: 250807-N-AW818-1963
• Resolution: 4653x3772
• Size: 3.34 MB
• Location: PANAMA CITY, PA