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May 24, 2024

 Gen. Richardson visits Brazil, Panama 

                                U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, visited Brazil and Panama May 20-24.            

Feb. 2, 2024

 Gen. Richardson Visits Panama for High-Level Security Dialogue, Visits Darién 

                                The commander of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, visited Panama Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 as part of a U.S. delegation taking part in a High-Level Security Dialogue (HLSD) between Panama and the United States.             

Sept. 22, 2023

 Women, Peace, and Security Symposium Held in St. George’s, Grenada 

                    ST. GEORGE'S, Grenada —                                                ST. GEORGES, Grenada -- U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) held a Women, Peace and Security Symposium (WPS), Sept. 18-21, as part of Continuing Promise 2023 on board the USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) and at Grenada's National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.            

Sept. 19, 2023

 Hokanson: Panama a Global Crossroads, Key Security Cooperation Partner 

                                The Republic of Panama is a bridge that connects the Americas. Its renowned canal is one of the most strategic waterways in the world. It also is a key security cooperation partner for the United States, the National Guard’s top general said during a recent visit to the country.            

Aug. 18, 2023

 Continuing Promise 2023 Completes First Mission Stop in Almirante, Panama 

                                The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship, USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10), completed the first stop in support of Continuing Promise 2023 in Almirante, Panama, Aug. 17, 2023.            

Aug. 17, 2023

 Continuing Promise 2023 Partners Host HA/DR Training for First Responders in Almirante, Panama 

                                Local first responders partnered with U.S. Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM) Public-Private Cooperation Office (PPC), U.S. SOUTHCOM Non-Federal Entities (NFEs) and U.S. Navy personnel in a collaborative effort to engage in humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) training in Almirante, Panama, August 14-15, 2023.            

Aug. 11, 2023

 USNS Burlington Arrives in Almirante, Panama 

                    ALMIRANTE, PANAMA —                                                USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) arrived in Almirante, Panama, Aug. 11, marking the first of many stops throughout the course of the Continuing Promise 2023 mission. During Burlington’s time in Panama, U.S. Navy and partner nation medical personnel will work together to provide care in community clinics. The vessel recently returned from participating in UNITAS, the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise in the world.            

Aug. 4, 2023

 U.S. 4th Fleet Announces Continuing Promise 2023 Deployment 

                    CARTAGENA, Colombia  —                                                The U.S. Navy expeditionary fast transport USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) will deploy to the U.S. Southern Command area of operations over the next two months as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet's Continuing Promise 2023 mission.            

July 24, 2023

 SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Panama, Colombia 

                                The commander of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, met with Panamanian and Colombian leaders during official visits to each nation July 19 – 21.            

June 21, 2023

 JTF-Bravo excels in multinational HA/DR exercise 

                    PANAMA CITY, Panama —                                                From earthquakes and volcanic activity to forest fires and tropical storms, the variety of natural disaster threats Central America faces constantly is endless.            

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