160705-N-SJ730-037 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN, Philippine (July 5, 2016) U.S. Navy Lt. Jen Knapp (left), an entomologist and native of Aqua Dolce, California, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Anderson Amador (middle), a native of Brooklyn, New York, both embarked aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), demonstrate how to assemble a mosquito trap to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines during a preventative medicine subject matter expert exchange during Pacific Partnership 2016. During the exchange, U.S. and Filipino personnel shared their preventative medicine experience and expertise to gain knowledge and perspective in the field. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first visit in 2006. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relations events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hank Gettys/Released)

240605-N-KC192-2135 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 5, 2024) Airmen, assigned to the 316th Medical Group, and Sailors, assigned to Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Kilo, load a simulated patient onto a C-146A Wolfhound as part of a training scenario during Exercise Trident 24-1, June 5, 2024. Trident is a joint-maritime certification and validation mission readiness exercise directed to meet joint staff high interest training issues for special operations and conventional force integration, interoperability and interdependence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

160705-N-SJ730-075 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN, Philippines (July 5, 2016) U.S. Navy Lt. Kelly Nobles, a biochemist and native of Raleigh, North Carolina, embarked aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), gives a presentation during a preventative medicine subject matter expert exchange during Pacific Partnership 2016. During the exchange, U.S. and Filipino personnel shared their preventative medicine experience and expertise to gain knowledge and perspective in the field. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first visit in 2006. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relations events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hank Gettys/Released)

Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and U.S. Army Special Operations Command conduct night time operations at Fort Stewart, Ga., Nov. 19, 2025. The special operators conducted close quarter urban night operations with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment. The Old Guard soldiers who were the OPFOR for the operation.

(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nathan Winter)

Four F-35 Lightning II's assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., prepare to refuel over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nev. during Red Flag, March 18, 2021. Red Flag began in 1975 as an aerial combat exercise but has evolved to include war-fighting across air, space and cyberspace domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Rufus)

Medical personnel from the Navy Reserve Emergency Medical Facility Camp Pendleton and the Army Reserve 252nd Combat Support Hospital treat simulated patients during the Western Sky annual training event at the Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen train to save lives at Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, California, Sept. 14. Western Sky tested the ability of joint reserve forces to work together to provide efficient medical care in a mass casualty event. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Ian M. Kummer)

160912-N-SJ730-043 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 12, 2016) USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) steams in the Pacific Ocean after completing Pacific Partnership 2016 in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Mercy is sailing to her homeport of San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hank Gettys/Released)

📍 TRAINING TO BE READY WHEN IT COUNTS

The Delaware National Guard recently hosted a Joint Operations Center (JOC) Training Course — a vital step in sharpening our ability to respond effectively to emergencies right here at home.

This training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of our Citizen Soldiers and Citizen Airmen, providing staff from Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Joint Task Force (JTF), and Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) with the tools to plan, coordinate, and execute real-world operations in a high-stakes environment.

The focus? Delaware domestic operations. From natural disasters to statewide emergencies, this training ensures our teams are ready to lead, support, and protect our communities when it matters most.

Special thanks to our partners at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) who participated and continue to play a vital role in keeping the First State safe.

#AlwaysReady #DelawareNationalGuard #JOCTraining #JointOperations #DEMA #MissionReady #DelawareStrong

A joint effort...Land, sea and air assets of the U.S. military assigned in the Pacific Northwest came together to hone life-saving techniques and strategies during a joint scenario-based field Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise, May 15, 2024 (By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Benedict, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs).

www.dvidshub.net/news/498383/land-sea-and-air-nmrtc-breme...

160630-N-SX983-464 LEGAZPI, Philippines (June 30, 2016) Dr. William R. Bachand, an associate professor from The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University and volunteer aboard USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), and Hospital Corpsman Roxanne Indiongco perform a procedure on a patient while Filipino dentists observe during a Pacific Partnership 2016 dentistry subject matter expert exchange. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first mission in 2006. Partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lindsey E. Skelton/Released)

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Kane L. Lawlor, a tactical air control party Airman with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, participates in a live-fly exercise at the Warren Grove Bombing Range in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 13, 2018. The 227th ASOS, the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 119th Fighter Squadron and the 104th Fighter Squadron performed a joint live-fly exercise to prepare for combat operations worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen)

160630-N-SX983-745 LEGAZPI, Philippines (June 30, 2016) Dr. Frances Jones, a general dentist and volunteer aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), performs a procedure on a patient while members of the Filipino navy dental service observe during a Pacific Partnership 2016 dentistry subject matter expert exchange. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first mission in 2006. Partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lindsey E. Skelton/Released)

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Dylan L. McCubbin, a tactical air control party Airman with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, awaits orders during a live-fly exercise at the Warren Grove Bombing Range in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 13, 2018. The 227th ASOS, the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 119th Fighter Squadron and the 104th Fighter Squadron performed a joint live-fly exercise to prepare for combat operations worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen)

📍 TRAINING TO BE READY WHEN IT COUNTS

The Delaware National Guard recently hosted a Joint Operations Center (JOC) Training Course — a vital step in sharpening our ability to respond effectively to emergencies right here at home.

This training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of our Citizen Soldiers and Citizen Airmen, providing staff from Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Joint Task Force (JTF), and Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) with the tools to plan, coordinate, and execute real-world operations in a high-stakes environment.

The focus? Delaware domestic operations. From natural disasters to statewide emergencies, this training ensures our teams are ready to lead, support, and protect our communities when it matters most.

Special thanks to our partners at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) who participated and continue to play a vital role in keeping the First State safe.

#AlwaysReady #DelawareNationalGuard #JOCTraining #JointOperations #DEMA #MissionReady #DelawareStrong

📍 TRAINING TO BE READY WHEN IT COUNTS

The Delaware National Guard recently hosted a Joint Operations Center (JOC) Training Course — a vital step in sharpening our ability to respond effectively to emergencies right here at home.

This training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of our Citizen Soldiers and Citizen Airmen, providing staff from Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Joint Task Force (JTF), and Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) with the tools to plan, coordinate, and execute real-world operations in a high-stakes environment.

The focus? Delaware domestic operations. From natural disasters to statewide emergencies, this training ensures our teams are ready to lead, support, and protect our communities when it matters most.

Special thanks to our partners at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) who participated and continue to play a vital role in keeping the First State safe.

#AlwaysReady #DelawareNationalGuard #JOCTraining #JointOperations #DEMA #MissionReady #DelawareStrong

“From Left” U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua W. Becktell, Tech Sgt. Kane L. Lawlor and Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Faria, tactical air control party Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, participate in a live-fly exercise at the Warren Grove Bombing Range in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 13, 2018. The 227th ASOS, the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 119th Fighter Squadron and the 104th Fighter Squadron performed a joint live-fly exercise to prepare for combat operations worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen)

160630-N-SX983-294 LEGAZPI, Philippines (June 30, 2016) Dr. Patrick Rooney (right), a general dentist and volunteer aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), examines a patient while Kristine Balbin (left), a Filipino dentist, and John Mark A. Diespe (middle), a dentistry student, observe the procedure during a Pacific Partnership 2016 dentistry subject matter expert exchange. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first mission in 2006. Partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lindsey E. Skelton/Released)

📍 TRAINING TO BE READY WHEN IT COUNTS

The Delaware National Guard recently hosted a Joint Operations Center (JOC) Training Course — a vital step in sharpening our ability to respond effectively to emergencies right here at home.

This training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of our Citizen Soldiers and Citizen Airmen, providing staff from Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Joint Task Force (JTF), and Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) with the tools to plan, coordinate, and execute real-world operations in a high-stakes environment.

The focus? Delaware domestic operations. From natural disasters to statewide emergencies, this training ensures our teams are ready to lead, support, and protect our communities when it matters most.

Special thanks to our partners at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) who participated and continue to play a vital role in keeping the First State safe.

#AlwaysReady #DelawareNationalGuard #JOCTraining #JointOperations #DEMA #MissionReady #DelawareStrong

📍 TRAINING TO BE READY WHEN IT COUNTS

The Delaware National Guard recently hosted a Joint Operations Center (JOC) Training Course — a vital step in sharpening our ability to respond effectively to emergencies right here at home.

This training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of our Citizen Soldiers and Citizen Airmen, providing staff from Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Joint Task Force (JTF), and Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) with the tools to plan, coordinate, and execute real-world operations in a high-stakes environment.

The focus? Delaware domestic operations. From natural disasters to statewide emergencies, this training ensures our teams are ready to lead, support, and protect our communities when it matters most.

Special thanks to our partners at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) who participated and continue to play a vital role in keeping the First State safe.

#AlwaysReady #DelawareNationalGuard #JOCTraining #JointOperations #DEMA #MissionReady #DelawareStrong

📍 TRAINING TO BE READY WHEN IT COUNTS

The Delaware National Guard recently hosted a Joint Operations Center (JOC) Training Course — a vital step in sharpening our ability to respond effectively to emergencies right here at home.

This training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of our Citizen Soldiers and Citizen Airmen, providing staff from Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Joint Task Force (JTF), and Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) with the tools to plan, coordinate, and execute real-world operations in a high-stakes environment.

The focus? Delaware domestic operations. From natural disasters to statewide emergencies, this training ensures our teams are ready to lead, support, and protect our communities when it matters most.

Special thanks to our partners at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) who participated and continue to play a vital role in keeping the First State safe.

#AlwaysReady #DelawareNationalGuard #JOCTraining #JointOperations #DEMA #MissionReady #DelawareStrong

160705-N-SJ730-011 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN, Philippines (July 5, 2016) Chief Hospital Corpsman Nuevo Lozano (left), a native of San Diego, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jacqueline Cheung, a native of San Francisco, both embarked aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), assemble a microscope in preparation for a preventative medicine subject matter expert exchange during Pacific Partnership 2016. During the exchange, U.S. and Filipino personnel shared their preventative medicine experience and expertise to gain knowledge and perspective in the field. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first visit in 2006. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relations events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hank Gettys/Released)

160630-N-SX983-087 LEGAZPI, Philippines (June 30, 2016) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brando Aquino, native of Olongapo City, Philippines, shows a CT scanner to a tour group of Filipino dentists, students and physicians aboard hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during a dentistry subject matter expert exchange. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first mission in 2006. Partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lindsey E. Skelton/Released)

160630-N-SX983-340 LEGAZPI, Philippines (June 30, 2016) Kristine Balbin (right), a Filipino dentist, examines a patient while Dr. Patrick Rooney (middle), a general dentist and volunteer aboard USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), and John Mark A. Diespe (left), a dentistry student, observe during a Pacific Partnership 2016 dentistry subject matter expert exchange. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first mission in 2006. Partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lindsey E. Skelton/Released)

160705-N-SJ730-094 NAVAL STATION JULHASAN ARASAIN, Philippines (July 5, 2016) William Sabater, a provincial sanitary engineer with the Albay Provincial Health Office, gives a presentation during a preventative medicine subject matter expert exchange for Pacific Partnership 2016. During the exchange, U.S. and Filipino personnel shared their preventative medicine experience and expertise to gain knowledge and perspective in the field. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first visit in 2006. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relations events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hank Gettys/Released)

📍 TRAINING TO BE READY WHEN IT COUNTS

The Delaware National Guard recently hosted a Joint Operations Center (JOC) Training Course — a vital step in sharpening our ability to respond effectively to emergencies right here at home.

This training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of our Citizen Soldiers and Citizen Airmen, providing staff from Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Joint Task Force (JTF), and Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) with the tools to plan, coordinate, and execute real-world operations in a high-stakes environment.

The focus? Delaware domestic operations. From natural disasters to statewide emergencies, this training ensures our teams are ready to lead, support, and protect our communities when it matters most.

Special thanks to our partners at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) who participated and continue to play a vital role in keeping the First State safe.

#AlwaysReady #DelawareNationalGuard #JOCTraining #JointOperations #DEMA #MissionReady #DelawareStrong

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Shanice Williams, Joint Task Force Southern Guard hospital corpsman, writes on a white board during a medical destructive weather plan tabletop at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, July 17, 2025. The tabletop brought together key medical personnel to synchronize care capabilities during severe weather operations planning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

Members of the Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil (SINAPROC) listen to U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Joshua Wiltfong, the 935th Aviation Support Battalion action officer, during a subject matter expert exchange at the U.S. Embassy, Panama City, Panama, June 4, 2025. SINAPROC is the Panamanian National Civil Protection System, responsible for protecting the population and responding to disasters of any origin. Members of SINAPROC were amongst other Panamanian agencies, such as the National Police, National Aeronaval Service (SENAN), and National Border Service (SENAFRONT), that engaged in a discussion with Missouri Army National Guard members on topics like military structure and decision making processes, and disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

160917-N-JS726-161 PHILIPPINE SEA (September 17, 2016) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Calah Sanchez, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, conducts post-flight checks on an MH-60S Sea Hawk aboard the forward-deployed, amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the Philippine Sea as part of Exercise Valiant Shield 2016 (VS16). VS16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training to enable real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking, and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Holmes/Released)

160706-N-SX983-238 LEGAZPI, Philippines (July 6, 2016) Hospital Corpsman Erin Delaney, a native of Kaysville, Utah, assigned to hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), paints a local child's face during a community relation event at Penaranda Park. Community relation events bring together the local community and Pacific Partnership personnel and are an essential component of the mission. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first visit in 2006. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lindsey E. Skelton/Released)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Faria, left, and Tech Sgt. Kane L. Lawlor tactical air control party Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, participate in a live-fly exercise at the Warren Grove Bombing Range in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 13, 2018. The 227th ASOG, the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 119th Fighter Squadron and the 104th Fighter Squadron performed a joint live-fly exercise to prepare for combat operations worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen)

📍 TRAINING TO BE READY WHEN IT COUNTS

The Delaware National Guard recently hosted a Joint Operations Center (JOC) Training Course — a vital step in sharpening our ability to respond effectively to emergencies right here at home.

This training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of our Citizen Soldiers and Citizen Airmen, providing staff from Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), Joint Task Force (JTF), and Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) with the tools to plan, coordinate, and execute real-world operations in a high-stakes environment.

The focus? Delaware domestic operations. From natural disasters to statewide emergencies, this training ensures our teams are ready to lead, support, and protect our communities when it matters most.

Special thanks to our partners at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) who participated and continue to play a vital role in keeping the First State safe.

#AlwaysReady #DelawareNationalGuard #JOCTraining #JointOperations #DEMA #MissionReady #DelawareStrong

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Faria, a tactical air control party Airman with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, participates in a live-fly exercise at the Warren Grove Bombing Range in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 13, 2018. The 227th ASOS, the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 119th Fighter Squadron and the 104th Fighter Squadron performed a joint live-fly exercise to prepare for combat operations worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen)

160628-N-SJ730-166 LEGAZPI, Philippines (June 28, 2016) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kenji Bribon, attached to hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) and native of San Francisco, works alongside local nursing students in giving a patient eye drops at Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital. At the hospital, Pacific Partnership 2016 personnel worked alongside local physicians, nurses and nursing students to screen patients for surgery aboard Mercy. Pacific Partnership is visiting the Philippines for the seventh time since its first mission in 2006. Partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relations events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hank Gettys/Released)

A member of the Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil (SINAPROC) discusses with U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Joshua Wiltfong, the 935th Aviation Support Battalion action officer, during a subject matter expert exchange at the U.S. Embassy, Panama City, Panama, June 4, 2025. SINAPROC is the Panamanian National Civil Protection System, responsible for protecting the population and responding to disasters of any origin. Members of SINAPROC were amongst other Panamanian agencies, such as the National Police, National Aeronaval Service (SENAN), and National Border Service (SENAFRONT), that engaged in a discussion with Missouri Army National Guard members on topics like military structure and decision making processes, and disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

Soldiers assigned to the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and U.S. Army Special Operations Command conduct night time operations at Fort Stewart, Ga., Nov. 19, 2025. The special operators conducted close quarter urban night operations with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment. The Old Guard soldiers who were the OPFOR for the operation.

(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nathan Winter)

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Kane L. Lawlor, a tactical air control party Airman with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, waits for air support from F-16 fighter pilots from the 177th Fighter Wing while training at the Warren Grove Bombing Range in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 13, 2018. The 227th ASOS, the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 119th Fighter Squadron and the 104th Fighter Squadron performed a joint live-fly exercise to prepare for combat operations worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen David Mineau, left, the Air Forces Southern commander, is greeted by senior leadership of the National Aeronaval Service (SENAN) of Panama, at Panamá Pacífico Airfield, Panama, May 29, 2025. U.S. Southern Command is focused on increasing partner nation capacity and interoperability in the region, with efforts to include dialogue and partnership between senior leaders of the U.S. and Panama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Faria, a tactical air control party Airman with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, participates in a live-fly exercise at the Warren Grove Bombing Range in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 13, 2018. The 227th ASOS, the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 119th Fighter Squadron and the 104th Fighter Squadron performed a joint live-fly exercise to prepare for combat operations worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua W. Becktell, left, a tactical air control party Airman with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, and Army 2nd Lt. Christopher Y. Bag, a platoon leader with Alpha Company 2-113th Infantry Battalion, participate in a live-fly exercise at the Warren Grove Bombing Range in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 13, 2018. The 227th ASOS, the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 119th Fighter Squadron and the 104th Fighter Squadron performed a joint live-fly exercise to prepare for combat operations worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen)

U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Joshua Wiltfong, the 935th Aviation Support Battalion action officer, discusses state emergency services with Panamanian security partners at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City, Panama, June 4, 2025. The exchange included discussions centered around the military decision making process and organizational structure. U.S. Southern Command seeks to expand its ongoing coordination, collaboration, and security efforts where U.S. military personnel and Panamanian public forces can bolster collective capabilities and skills, as well as facilitate a joint learning environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the Missouri National Guard conduct a subject matter expert exchange with Panamanian security partners at the U.S. Embassy in Panama City, Panama, June 4, 2025. The exchange included discussions centered around the military decision making process and organizational structure. U.S. Southern Command seeks to expand its ongoing coordination, collaboration, and security efforts where U.S. military personnel and Panamanian public forces can bolster collective capabilities and skills, as well as facilitate a joint learning environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen David Mineau, the Air Forces Southern commander, meets with National Aeronaval Service (SENAN) of Panama leadership at the Panamá Pacífico Airfield, Panama, May 29, 2025. Mineau visited as a part of U.S. Southern Command’s goal to expand their ongoing strategic security partnership with the Panamanian security forces as an enduring promise to promote partnership, solidarity, and open communication, enabling opportunities to work together effectively to address common challenges and collective security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen David Mineau, the Air Forces Southern commander, tours the Panamá Pacífico Airfield, Panama, May 29, 2025. U.S. Southern Command is focused on increasing partner nation capacity and interoperability in the region, with efforts to include dialogue and partnership between senior leaders of the U.S. and Panama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Kane L. Lawlor, left, and Staff Sgt. Joshua W. Becktell, tactical air control party Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, participate in a live-fly exercise at the Warren Grove Bombing Range in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 13, 2018. The 227th ASOS, the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 119th Fighter Squadron and the 104th Fighter Squadron performed a joint live-fly exercise to prepare for combat operations worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen)

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Kane L. Lawlor, a tactical air control party Airman with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, confirms information with close air support F-16 fighter pilots from the 177th Fighter Wing while training the Warren Grove Bombing Range in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 13, 2018. The 227th ASOS, the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 119th Fighter Squadron and the 104th Fighter Squadron performed a joint live-fly exercise to prepare for combat operations worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Faria, left, and Staff Sgt. Joshua W. Becktell, tactical air control party Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, participate in a live-fly exercise at the Warren Grove Bombing Range in Ocean County, New Jersey, April 13, 2018. The 227th ASOS, the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 119th Fighter Squadron and the 104th Fighter Squadron performed a joint live-fly exercise to prepare for combat operations worldwide. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen)