The U.S. Air Force’s 823rd REDHORSE Squadron deployed to Ceiba between 1:09 AM and 2:05 AM UTC on October 3rd, 2025, to mill and overlay a new runway. This deployment is in support of upcoming Caribbean operations. The deployment of the 823rd REDHORSE Squadron to Ceiba was confirmed via an X post by OSINTWarfare, noting the specific task of runway construction. This action aligns with previous reports of increased U.S. military readiness in the Caribbean region, including U.S. forces prepared for territorial seizure operations in Venezuela and President Donald Trump's notification to Congress of a non-international armed conflict with designated terrorist organizations. No further details regarding the nature or specific objectives of the upcoming Caribbean operations were immediately available. The U.S. military buildup has been described as sufficient to seize and hold strategic facilities, with capabilities exceeding those typically associated with counter-drug trafficking missions.
