American Troops Join Panama Forces For Intensive Jungle Survival Training After Two Decades

For the first time since 1999, U.S. troops are undergoing rigorous jungle warfare training in Panama alongside Panamanian security services. The Combined Jungle Operations Training Course at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Colon, formerly Fort Sherman, marks a pivotal renewal of strategic collaboration to ensure both nations are prepared for challenges in one of the toughest terrains worldwide. The program which is a three-week course, has already produced new graduates and promises to ramp up, building elite skills, regional trust, and interoperability. This renewed focus signals a pragmatic and forward-thinking shift in America’s defense priorities, solidifying partnerships and peace.