A bullet shell flies as a member of the Special Operations Team from the United States fires his weapon during a rifle marksmanship competition July 24 as part of Fuerzas Comando 2014 in Fort Tolemaida, Colombi More
A member of the Belize team fires his pistol during a timed critical task event July 25 at Fort Tolemaida, Colombia. Competitors from 17 nations are tested on their tactical rifle and pistol shooting abilities More
A sniper from Guyana ejects a spent round at the FBI “T” shoot event, June 7, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern Command- More
A member of the United States team participates in the stress test portion of the Fuerzas Comando compitition, today at the Colombian National Training Center in Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established is 2004, More
A member of the United States team practices for the upcoming stress test portion of the Fuerzas Comando competition, June 2, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center in Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, estab More
Members of the U.S. team practice rowing prior to the water event at Fuerzas Comando 2012, June 3, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored special forces skills competit More
Members of special operations forces from several countries receive a safety briefing prior to the start of weapons familiarization for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center at Fort Tolemaid More
The band for the Colombian Army's non-commissioned officer academy marches onto the field during the rehearsal for Fuerzas Comando, June 5, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern Command More
Competitors from the Dominican Republic cheer on their teammates, June 6, 2012, as they compete in the pull-up portion of the physical fitness event during Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Trainin More
Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon Bueno, speaks during the opening ceremony for Fuerzas Comando, June 6, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, establish More
A member of the U.S. special operations forces competes in the rifle qualification event for Fuerzas Comando, June 7, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a More
Members of the Guatemalan team run during the 12-mile road march for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 7, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. So More
A Peruvian special operations forces team member fires at a target with his pistol during the critical task No. 2 shooting event, June 8, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerz More
Special operations forces snipers move steadily into the sniper stalk event field, June 9, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Sout More
A member of the special operations forces from Brazil participates in the assault team critical task event for Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 9, 2012. Fue More
Special operations forces snipers scan the horizon for movement, June 9, 2012, during the sniper field shoot for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, est More
Special operations forces from the Dominican Republic assist one another across the finish line after completing the obstacle course at Fuerzas Comando 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Sout More
A Guatemalan special operations forces team breaches the entry door at the shoot house during the Fuerzas Comando combined assault event, June 10, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemai More
Members of the special operations forces receive a briefing before competing in the obstacle course event during Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 10, 2012. More
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos meets with Colombian special operations forces snipers during a visit to the Fuerzas Comando competition at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June More
U.S. special forces snipers take out their targets during the stress test, June 11, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern Co More
Members of the special operations forces from Brazil participate in the aquatic event portion of Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 11, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, More
A special operations forces sniper fires under the glow of an illumination flare, June 11, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida.Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. South More
Competitors from Costa Rica dart from point to point engaging targets while carrying a 24-kilogram kettle bell for approximately 800 meters to fatigue their muscles during the Fuerzas Comando stress test, June More
A special operations forces sniper from the Bahamas sights his target downrange as his teammate watches for the hit during the stress test portion of Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Cent More
Multiple nations jump together at the friendship airborne operation, June 13, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern Command- More
Colombian Maj. Gen. Juan Pablo Rodriguez Barragan, the commander of the Colombian National Army, congratulations Staff Sgt. Jose Centeno before he is presented his Lancero badge at the Colombian military's Nati More
Snipers from the Dominican Republic load their ammunition during a sniper competition dubbed the FBI “T” Shoot as part of the Fuerzas Comando event July 24 at Fort Tolemaida, Colombia. Fuerzas Comando, establis More
The Uruguay Special Operations team moves toward the final station of the Fuerzas Comando Aquatics event at Lake Pastrana, Colombia, July 27. Each of the teams from 17 nations had to carry a raft to the lake, r More
A member of the Costa Rica special operations team pulls an evacuation sled loaded with a 250-pound mannequin to a marksmanship range during the Fuerzas Comando stress test event at Fort Tolamaida, Colombia, Ju More
U.S. Soldiers assigned to South Carolina Army National Guard and Colombian Soldiers, celebrate July 4th in a ceremony hosted by the Colombian Army in Exercise Together Forward at Tolemaida, Colombia, July 4, 20 More
Colombian Army Maj. Gen. Pablo Alfonso Bonilla Vásquez briefs U.S. and Colombian Paratroopers during a U.S. Southern Command Dynamic Force Exercise on January 24, 2020 in Tolemaida, Colombia.
Medical personnel assigned to U.S. Army South and the 82nd Airborne Division train alongside their Colombian partners during a U.S. Southern Command Dynamic Force Exercise in Tolemaida, Colombia on January 25, 2020.
Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath, commander of U.S. Army South, presents a coin to the Maj. Clint Galloway after an Airborne operation in Tolemaida, Colombia, January 26, 2020.
Leaders from the Colombian Army prepare Colombian Jump Wings for presentation to Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division during a Wing Exchange Ceremony in Tolemaida, Colombia, January 27, 2020.
Colombian 1st Sgt. Hector Ospina and U.S. Green Beret Sgt. Maj. Tony Perez together in Tolemaida, Colombia after the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy graduation ceremony, September 11, 20 More
A member of the Special Operations Team from the United States takes aim and fires his weapon during a rifle marksmanship competition July 24 as part of Fuerzas Comando 2014 in Fort Tolemaida, Colombia. The U.S More
Snipers from the Dominican Republic special operations forces team take aim at their targets during the stress test, June 11, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, More
Members of the Panamanian team practice for the upcoming aquatic event at Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center, June 3, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern C More
Members of the Panamanian team practice rowing prior to the water event at Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center, June 3, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern More
A member of the Brazilian special operations forces team inspects his weapon prior to firing for weapons familiarization for Fuerzas Comando at the Columbian National Training Center at Fort Tolemaida, June 4, More
Colombian Army military policemen watch as special operations forces rehearse for the opening ceremony of Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center, June 5, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in More
A member of the Panamanian team competes in the physical fitness event for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center, June 6, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern Comma More
Special operations forces teams from 21 countries line up on the parade field, June 6, 2012, during the opening ceremony for Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center at Fort Tolemaida. Fue More
A special operations forces team member from Guatemala rests after finishing the 12-mile road march event for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center, June 7, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, establishe More
A member of the Colombian special operations forces competes in the pistol qualification event, June 7, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center in Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, i More
A special operations forces sniper from Mexico takes aim at his target at the FBI "T" shoot event, June 7, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004 More
A special operations forces team member from El Salvador quickly reloads his pistol during the critical task No. 1 shooting event, June 8, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuer More
A Canadian special operations forces sniper prepares for the Fuerzas Comando sniper stalk event at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 9, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, i More
A special operations forces sniper from Guyana looks through a scope to determine the distance of a target during the sniper field shoot event for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center on Fo More
A member of the special operations forces from Belize participates in the assault team critical task event for Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 9, 2012. Fue More
A U.S. special forces team exits the shoot house carrying their rescued hostage during the Fuerzas Comando combined assault event, June 10, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fue More
Competitors from the United States peer through their scopes, June 10, 2012, before engaging their targets in the combined assault competition of Fuerzas Comando 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a More
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos greets a Colombian soldier during a visit to the Fuerzas Comando competition at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 10, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, e More
Members of the special operations forces familiarize themselves with the obstacle course during Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 10, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, More
A special operations forces sniper team from Costa Rica drags a weighted mannequin prior to firing their last shots during the sniper stress test, June 11, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on For More
A special operations forces sniper fires under the glow of an illumination flare, June 11, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Sout More
Competitors from Trinidad and Tobago dart from point to point engaging targets while carrying a 24-kilogram kettle bell for approximately 800 meters to fatigue their muscles for the Fuerzas Comando stress test, More
Members of the special operations forces from Belize participate in the aquatic event portion of Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 11, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, More
Members of the special operations forces from Brazil participate in the sniper stress test portion of Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 12, 2012. Fuerzas Com More
A Brazilian paratrooper prepares to land at the friendship airborne operation, June 13, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Souther More
Sgt. 1st Class Aledaine Lugo Garcia salutes a Colombian general after being awarded his Lancero badge at the Colombian military's National Training Center in Tolemaida, Dec. 3. Lugo Garcia is assigned as an ope More
Fuerzas Comando judges from El Salvador and Jamaica show Honduran snipers their points of impact after completing the FBI "T" shoot competition July 24 at Fort Tolemaida, Colombia. Fuerzas Comando is aimed at More
Members of the Guatemala Special Operations row across Lake Pastrana during the aquatics event July 27. The event is part of the Fuerzas Comando 2014 competition being held in the Republic of Colombia. Each of More
Paratroopers from 10 nations jump together during the Fuerzas Comando 2014 friendship airborne operation July 30 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004 More
A Colombian Army photographer captures an image of Colombian and U.S. Paratroopers discussing future operations on January 24, 2020 in Tolemaida, Colombia. The U.S. and Columbian Paratroopers are working togeth More
Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division conduct an Airborne operation alongside their Colombian counterparts from 2nd Special Forces Battalion in Tolemaida, Colombia, January 26, 2020.
Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division stand in formation before receiving their Colombian Jump Wings during a Wing Exchange Ceremony in Tolemaida, Colombia, January 27, 2020.
A Costa Rican sniper takes aim during the sniper portion of the stress event as part of Fuerzas Comando July 27 at Fort Tolemaida, Colombia. The event tested the patience and skill of competitors under intense pressure.
A member from the Belize team fires his rifle during a Fuerzas Comando 2014 rifle event at the Colombian National Training Center in Fort Tolemaida, Colombia, July 24. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004 is a More
A member of the Special Operations Team from Colombia participates in the critical tasks shooting event July 25 in Tolemaida, Colombia during the Fuerzas Comando competition.
The El Salvador special operations sniper team looks for targets of opportunity at a pop-up range in Fort Tolemaida, Colombia, during the Fuerzas Comando 2014 competition, July 25. Teams from 17 nations from ac More
A Guatemalan special operations forces sniper team drags a 154lb sked over rough terrain before firing, June 7, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in More
A special operations forces competitor from Brazil adjusts his weapon sights before firing his M4 carbine, June 4, 2012, at the familiarization range at the National Training Center at Fort Tolemaida, Colombia. More
A member of the Belize special operations forces team practices firing a pistol during weapons familiarization for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center, June 4, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, estab More
Military policemen from the Colombian Army take the trophy for the Fuerzas Comando competition from El Salvador, last year's winner, to hold for safekeeping during the rehearsal for the opening ceremony of Fuer More
A member of the Colombian special operations forces participates in the pull-up portion of the physical fitness event for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center, June 6, 2012. Fuerzas Comando More
Special operations forces from 21 different countries display their nations' flag, June 6, 2012, at the opening ceremony for Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center at Fort Tolemaida. Fue More
A member of the Guatemalan team hydrates after finishing a 12-mile road march for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center, June 7, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Souther More
Members of the Colombian team participate in the pistol qualification event for Fuerzas Comando, June 7, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center in Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, More
A special operations forces team member from the Dominican Republic rapidly fires his rifle during the critical task No. 1 shooting event, June 8, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemai More
A special operations forces sniper makes some last minute adjustments before the Fuerzas Comando sniper stalk event begins, June 9, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Co More
Special operations forces snipers from Guyana scan the horizon for targets during the sniper field shoot event for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center at Fort Tolemaida, June 9, 2012. Fuer More
A competitor from the United States peers through his scope, June 10, 2012, after shooting his target in the combined assault competition in Fuerzas Comando 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. More
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos greets Colombian soldiers during a visit to the Fuerzas Comando competition at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 10, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, es More
A Chilean special operations forces team hastily exits the shoot house with a rescued hostage during the Fuerzas Comando combined assault event, June 10, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort More
Members of the special operations forces from the Bahamas participate in the aquatic event portion of Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 11, 2012. Fuerzas Com More
Snipers from the Dominican Republic’s special operations forces team take aim at their targets during the stress test, June 11, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando More
Competitors from the United States dart from point to point engaging targets while carrying a 24-kilogram kettle bell for approximately 800 meters to fatigue their muscles during the Fuerzas Comando stress test More
Members of the special operations forces from Belize participate in the sniper stress test portion of Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 12, 2012. Fuerzas Com More
A paratrooper from El Salvador starts the long walk back to the airfield after jumping at the friendship airborne operation, June 13, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas C More
After completing the Lancero course in Tolemaida, Colombia, Dec. 3, 2013, Capt. Richard Franko from 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), proudly displays his Lancero pin in his mouth after a Lanc More
A Fuerzas Comando judge from Uruguay uses an optical system to observe and identify targets engaged by the Jamaican team during a weapons familiarization range July 21 at Colombian National Training Center in F More
A sniper from Panama prepare his weapon to compete in the FBI “T” Shoot event during the Fuerzas Comando competition at Fort Tolemaida, Colombia July 24. Panama is one of 17 nations participating in the competition.