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U.S. Marines Return to Panama for Jungle Warfare Training

11/13/2025

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The Pentagon has resumed sending U.S. Marines and soldiers to Panama for jungle warfare training at Base Aeronaval Cristóbal Colón, the first such training in over two decades, with 46 graduates so far.
The 21-day Combined Jungle Operations Training Course covers survival skills, navigation, and combat tactics.
The program reflects a broader U.S. focus on Latin America under U.S. President Donald Trump and seeks collaboration with Panamanian security forces.

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The Pentagon has resumed sending U.S. Marines and soldiers to Panama for jungle warfare training at Base Aeronaval Cristóbal Colón, the first such training in over two decades, with 46 graduates so far.
The 21-day Combined Jungle Operations Training Course covers survival skills, navigation, and combat tactics.
The program reflects a broader U.S. focus on Latin America under U.S. President Donald Trump and seeks collaboration with Panamanian security forces.