Colombia

In the heat of action, our careful plans often collide with the unpredictable, reminding us that control is just an illusion.

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In the whirlwind of operations, from the jungles of Colombia to the heated terrains of Somalia, amidst the camaraderie and relentless jesting, lay a realm where the line between a soldier’s duty and the whims of reality blurred, tossing us between the rigors of military life and the fleeting moments of absurd hilarity that carried us through the unpredictable currents of service.

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The people behind the counter looked like we they were about to empty their bladders. Even donuts can be dangerous!

A couple of warriors had hit the bottle hard the night before and sported a mighty hangover. That was just the wrong condition to be going under compression and breathing pressed air.

At the heart of this transformative endeavor lies the Artemis Accords, with Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador among the SOUTHCOM nations joining this cosmic voyage, with almost 30 countries engaged in the program globally, holding ambitious aims: returning humans to the moon and, eventually, journeying to Mars.

The participation of Navy SEALs in UNITAS 64 reaffirms the significance of international collaboration in advancing maritime defense strategies, fostering strong relationships, deepening mutual understanding, and improving operational effectiveness in safeguarding freedom of the seas.

Colombia’s elite Search Bloc was key in bringing down the country’s most notorious drug king pin. This piece tells their story.