U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Duchaine Paul, assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron, answers questions in an interview about jungle school during the Jungle Operations Training Course at Aeronaval Base Cristóbal Colón, Panamá, May 14, 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. Richard Morgan)
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia — As the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2026 mission concluded in Saint Lucia, its impact extended far beyond the patients treated inside clinics and hospitals across the island — strengthening medical readiness, expanding healthcare capability and reinforcing the partnerships that support regional health security across the hemisphere.
Over two weeks, approximately 47 U.S. medical and support personnel...
