AFSOUTH, SENAN Bolster Partnership, Enhance Security Cooperation

PANAMA CITY, Panama (May 8, 2025) – Members of Air Force Southern Command receive a tour from members of the Aeronaval Command of the National Aeronaval Service (SENAN) of Panama, at their headquarters in Panama Pacifico, Panama on May 8, 2025. Aeronaval is working with the U.S. Southern Command as it seeks to expand its ongoing coordination, collaboration, and security efforts where U.S. military personnel and Panamanian security forces can bolster collective capabilities and skills, as well as facilitate a joint learning environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class Daniel James Lanari/Released)

Throughout May, U.S. Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) and Panama’s National Air and Naval Service (SENAN) showcased their strong partnership and commitment with several engagements. These included two visits to SENAN headquarters in Panama Pacifico: an early May Air-to-Air meeting followed by a visit from AFSOUTH commander, Major General David Mineau, later in the month. These engagements underscore U.S. Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM) dedication to its Panamanian partners, as AFSOUTH and SENAN work to expand their collaboration and security efforts, ultimately strengthening collective capability and skills. In this photo, AFSOUTH members receive a tour from SENAN at their headquarters at Panama Pacifico Airfield, Panama, May 8, 2025. (Photo: U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist First Class Daniel James Lanari)

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