U.S. and Panamanian Partners Inspire the Next Generation Through an Aviation Outreach Event

A student sits in a U.S. Army HH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during an aircraft tour at Panama Pacifico International Airport in Panama, May of 2026. The event, organized through a collaboration between the U.S. Embassy in Panama, units of U.S. Southern Command, and el Servicio Nacional Aeronaval, gave local students the opportunity to learn about aviation while inspiring the next generation and strengthening the partnership between U.S. military personnel and Panamanian security institutions.