D Company Fort Davis Panama

D Company, stationed at Fort Davis in Panama, was a key component of the United States Army’s presence in the Panama Canal Zone during the 20th century. Fort Davis, located near Colón on the Atlantic side, served as a crucial base for the defense of the Panama Canal, a vital strategic asset for U.S. and allied shipping. D Company was tasked with infantry duties, jungle warfare training, and security operations, often participating in joint exercises with Panamanian forces and other U.S. military units. The company played an important role during the Cold War era, contributing to regional stability and the protection of U.S. interests in Central America until the gradual drawdown and eventual turnover of U.S. installations following the Torrijos–Carter Treaties.