Panamanian security forces, with the support of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), conducted Phase I of PANAMAX Alpha 2025, in late July – early August. The Panama Canal security exercise included simulated overhead support; visit, board, search, and seizure operations; fast rope insertions; aerial overwatch training, and much more. The following images offer a glimpse into the exercise.A Panamanian National Border Service (SENAFRONT) member boards a vessel, while another provides cover during a bilateral simulated visit, board, search, and seizure training between U.S. and Panamanian special forces units as part of PANAMAX Alpha Phase I, Panama City, Panama, July 17, 2025. (Photo: U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Sadie Colbert)