Lethal. Integrated. Ready to strike. U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, participate in a close-quarters combat training with Marine Special Operations Team in Colón, Panama, Aug. 4, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of #JTFWHEM, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. @SECWAR @USMC @The24MEU @USAEnEspanol @WHAAsstSecty

US Marines are conducting advanced close-quarters combat training in Panama as part of ongoing operations within the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility. These deployments support larger US government priorities including disrupting drug trafficking and deterring adversarial actors.