Members of the United States Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Panamanian security services conduct waterborne operations during the Jungle Operations Training Course at Aeronaval Base Cristóbal Colón, Panamá, May 6, 2026. By sharing knowledge and working together, U.S. Southern Command and the Panamanian security institutions are creating opportunities to ensure regional partners can maintain stability as a team and work together in the event of natural disasters, medical catastrophes, or regional challenges. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Trey Woodard)
Three U.S. Air Force medical personnel assigned to the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission were awarded the Mission Excellence Citation by the International Health Specialist Program Office during a ceremony in the Rodney Bay area of Saint Lucia, May 7, 2026.Β
The novel award recognizes Airmen who went beyond mission requirements during LAMAT 2026 by strengthening partnerships with host-nation personnel, solving...