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Readiness Through Partnership: LAMAT 2026 Delivers Care in Saint Lucia

May 13, 2026

U.S. Air Force medical and support personnel returned to Saint Lucia to conduct the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission in partnership with the Saint Lucia Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, continuing a long-standing collaboration focused on patient care and clinical knowledge exchange across the island. The two-week engagement integrated U.S. Air Force active-duty and reserve…

Southern Vanguard 2026: Strengthening Regional Cooperation in the Amazon

May 04, 2026

As Southern Vanguard 2026 approaches, the annual multinational exercise highlights a defining feature of today’s security landscape: complex threats require collective responses. Sponsored by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and led by U.S. Army South (ARSOUTH) in partnership with regional allies, Southern Vanguard brings together U.S. and partner nation forces to train side by side in challenging operational environments. The exercise…

LAMAT 2026: US Air Force Medics Deliver Care in the Amazon

May 01, 2026

U.S. Air Force medical teams operated in a remote Amazonian environment, delivering care alongside Surinamese healthcare professionals while sharpening expeditionary readiness under real-world conditions. Working from the Medische Zending Primary Health Care Center in Brownsweg, U.S. and Surinamese medical teams executed Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026, an Air Force Southern-led health security cooperation that expands access to care…

CENTAM Guardian 2026 Strengthens Readiness and Interoperability

April 30, 2026

Military and civilian personnel from Central America and the United States concluded CENTAM Guardian 2026 (CG26), a multinational exercise aimed at enhancing regional security cooperation, disaster response, and interoperability among partner nations. During the CG26 closing ceremony, participants from all partner nations came together to mark the successful completion of the exercise. They celebrated the collaboration and combined achievements over…

Ecuador, Kentucky Guard Share Disaster Response Tactics

April 28, 2026

Seven members of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces visited Kentucky recently to learn more about how the Kentucky National Guard responds to emergencies and to share their own disaster response techniques. The Ecuadorian service members attended capabilities briefings with the Guard’s 41st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (WMD-CST), at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville before observing…

From Skills to Security: How Partnerships Support Ecuador’s Response

April 27, 2026

Ecuadorian-led operations against transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) have intensified in 2026, supported by expanded training and coordination efforts that are strengthening how national forces plan and execute missions. The effort, described by Daniel Noboa as “a new phase against narcoterrorism and illegal mining,” signals a shift toward more coordinated, intelligence-led operations driven by Ecuador’s own security priorities. President Noboa, who…

Wings of Blue Highlight US Partnership and Precision at FIDAE 2026

April 24, 2026

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s parachute team, Wings of Blue, represented the team’s core values on a different continent during the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) 2026 in Santiago, Chile, April 7-12. The primary mission of the Wings of Blue, which falls under the 98th Flying Training Squadron, is to run the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Basic Freefall Parachuting…

Tradewinds 26 Planning Conference Sets Conditions for June Exercise

April 23, 2026

Military and security leaders from across the region convened in Antigua and Barbuda March 16-20, 2026, for the final planning conference of Tradewinds 26 (TW26), a U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)-sponsored exercise. The meeting brought together participating nations and partner organizations to coordinate scenarios, align objectives, and finalize preparations for the multinational training event. Hosted at the American University of Antigua,…

Chilean, US Air Force Crews Complete Historic Refueling

April 21, 2026

U.S. and Chilean Air Force (FACh) crews demonstrated advanced interoperability April 4, 2026, executing the first-ever Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling of two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft — marking a significant step forward in bilateral airpower integration. The mission, conducted en route to International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) 2026, showcased real-world coordination between trusted partners while reinforcing the…

Suriname, US Advance Medical Cooperation During 2026 LAMAT Mission

April 20, 2026

Health care professionals from Suriname and the U.S. Air Force are working side by side as part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission, a health security cooperation event focused on strengthening partnerships and delivering critical care across the region. The late April mission in Suriname integrates 47 U.S. medical practitioners and support personnel with expertise in…

Joint Engineering Effort Assesses Bridge of the Americas in Panama

April 16, 2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is working alongside Panamanian agencies to assess the Bridge of the Americas following a tanker explosion, reinforcing a shared commitment to public safety and infrastructure resilience. The incident prompted an immediate, coordinated response from the Panamanian government and the U.S. Embassy to evaluate potential structural impacts and ensure the safety of the surrounding…

Chilean Forces Showcase Skill and Partnership at Texas Best Warrior Competition

April 15, 2026

Chile’s strong showing at the 2026 Texas Best Warrior Competition offered more than a demonstration of tactical skill — it highlighted the spirit of partnership, professionalism, and camaraderie that defines military cooperation under the State Partnership Program (SPP). Held at Camp Swift, March 23-27, the annual event hosted by the Texas Military Department brought together 27 elite competitors for a…

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Special Report

For decades, Ecuador was perceived as an exception in a region plagued by drug trafficking, armed violence, and criminal capture of the state. While neighboring countries faced open wars between cartels and state forces, Ecuador seemed to remain on the sidelines of these dynamics. That image began to slowly crack and finally collapsed in January […]