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U.S. and Panamanian forces train for jungle combat: U.S. service members and Panamanian partners cross the finish line of the green mile training event during the Jungle Operations Training Course-Panama, at Aeronaval Base Cristóbal Colón, Panamá, July 2, 2026. The event tested participants’ endurance, teamwork, and ability to move equipment through physically demanding jungle terrain under stressful conditions. The jungle training is a critical component of broader efforts to ensure the security of the Western Hemisphere and deepen the U.S.-Panama partnership. #SOUTHCOM @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @USArmyWHC @USEmbPAN @USAenEspanol @DeptofWar @aeronavalpanama @SPIPanama @senafrontpanama

Two Texas Military Department CH-47F Chinook helicopters transported 10 pallets of meals and 4 pallets of water to flood-affected communities including Uvalde and Concan on Thursday. Service Members will continue to provide vital support and resources alongside partners including @TXTF1 and @TDEM. #StayWeatherAware #Texas #FlashFlood #Kerrville

The modern battlefield demands us to master the fundamentals: shoot, move, and communicate. 💥🇺🇸 U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Richard Stewart

When the call comes, the 82nd Airborne Division answers first. Ready to project scalable combat power anywhere in the world, at no notice. Ready today. Ready tomorrow. #AllTheWay

Main character energy, but make it Army. From TCCC to reconnaissance patrols, every rep counts. @ArmySMDC | @USArmyWHC

Always Ready, Always There!

Clearing the path 🪚 #JTF_SB #Marines conduct chainsaw and woodcutting training in Naco, AZ. This certification prep ensures critical engineering and vegetation clearance capabilities are ready to support @CBP along the #southernborder. @usnortherncmd @DeptofWar #ArdentVanguard

.@DeptofWar support to the whole-of-government wildland firefighting efforts with interagency partners demonstrates our national capabilities and resilience to recover from these types of events. Here's a snapshot of our air and ground support capabilities. #DSCA #MAFFS #AlwaysReady @USArmyWHC @1stAF

Making jungle warriors: U.S. service members and Panamanian security force personnel recently trained together in the Jungle Operations Training Course-Panama, exchanging survival skills, refining patrol tactics, and strengthening capabilities to function as a combined force. The course — re-launched in 2025 after a nearly two-decade hiatus — ensures that U.S. and partner nation forces can survive, fight and win in the jungle domain. The course is one of multiple U.S.-Panamanian security engagements that are strengthening regional security against shared threats and ensuring the protection of the Panama Canal. #SOUTHCOM @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @USArmyWHC @USEmbPAN @USAenEspanol @DeptofWar @SECWAR @aeronavalpanama @SPIPanama @senafrontpanama

Always Ready, Always There, especially during wildfire season. The Minnesota Army National Guard is hard at work fighting wildfires in Northern Minnesota. The mission showcases the critical teamwork between Army and Air Guard assets in protecting life and property within the state.

Securing the world’s biggest stage. ⚽🇺🇸 As the World Cup reaches its highly anticipated final, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) continues working quietly behind the scenes to keep host cities and stadiums secure. Throughout the tournament, #USNORTHCOM has coordinated critical homeland defense support, including: 🛸 Counter-UAS support to secure stadium airspaces. 🐕 Military canine teams deployed for security sweeps. 🤝 Defense Coordination Officers (DCOs) integrated directly with FEMA and local incident response teams across U.S. host cities. From months of preparation at our 11 Cities Summit to the final whistle, our mission to support civil authorities and defend the homeland never stops. 📰 Read the full release: go.mil/8gomsar2tf @DHSgov #USNORTHCOM #HomelandDefense #WorldCup2026 #DefenseSupport #Interagency #WeHaveTheWatch

Read more ➡️ army.mil/article/293945

“To case a unit’s colors is to close a chapter of history.” 🇺🇸 After 80+ years of homeland defense, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) cased its colors at Fort Sam Houston, transitioning to U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) to defend our hemisphere. @USNorthernCmd

Always Ready, Always There!

Last week, Joint Task Force-Bravo helped the community of Ngabe-Bugle Comarca, Panama, in their quest to build a bridge over the Cricamola River to secure a safe daily commute in an area prone to frequent flash flooding. The @JTF_Bravo helicopter conducted a sling load operation to move supplies critical bridge construction. #SOUTHCOM #PANAMAX26 @DeptofWar @USAenEspanol

Eyes in the sky 🎈 #JTF_SB personnel observe recovery ops of a tethered monitoring aerostat in NM. This elevated platform provides persistent, wide-area observation to support @CBP along the #southernborder. @usnortherncmd @DeptofWar #ArdentVanguard

Meet the Army National Guard Soldier and NCO of the Year! U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Brown (Florida ARNG) and Sgt. Michael Fouts (Arizona ARNG) were named the 2026 Army @USNationalGuard Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year after a grueling competition against top National Guard Soldiers. Read the full story below ⤵️

A New Era for Hemispheric Defense Today, we honored more than 80 years of historic homeland defense as United States Army North cased its colors at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From the sands of North Africa in 1943 to the modern defense of our homeland, the legacy of Fifth Army/ARNORTH is secure. As we close this chapter, we look forward to the future of regional security under the newly established U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC). To the Soldiers, civilians, and families who served under these colors: Thank you for your steadfast professionalism and dedication to the mission. Keep an eye out for the full article covering the historic ceremony! @USArmyWHC @USArmy @DeptofWar

Synchronized lethality in the Middle East. ⚡️🇺🇸 From 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers firing M777 howitzers and sharpening small arms skills, to AH-64 Apaches conducting routine flight operations—our forces remain ready to dominate the multi-domain battlefield.

Lift, haul, deliver. 🚁 Soldiers from the @1stArmoredDiv Combat Aviation Brigade put the CH-47 Chinook to work during Operation Muleskinner Trailblazer III—sling-loading critical comms gear across Big Bend, TX, to support @CBP. Mission success, no matter the obstacle. 🇺🇸