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SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (March 22, 2024) -- The commander of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson and U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Cynthia A. Telles join U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo during a meeting with Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles. Richardson accompanied the Secretary to Costa Rica March 21 – 22 as she met with Costa Rican government officials and representatives from the semiconductor industry to highlight the U.S.-Costa Rican bilateral commercial and investment relationship. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Costa Rica)
SOUTHCOM Commander Accompanies Sec. Raimondo in Costa Rica
By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs | March 23, 2024
The commander of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, accompanied U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo during a visit to Costa Rica March 21-22.

U.S. Air Force active-duty and reserve Airmen pose for a group photo during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission in St. Kitts and Nevis, March 17, 2024. This was the first opportunity for the U.S. Southern Command directed medical team to collaborate and partner with St. Kitts and Nevis medical professionals to deliver support and resources to the island nation and its healthcare system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Rossi)
Inaugural LAMAT mission begins in St. Kitts & Nevis
By Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell | March 19, 2024
Forty-three U.S. Air Force active duty and reserve Airmen traveled to St. Kitts and Nevis in support of this year’s Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission, where they will be working alongside host nation counterparts to foster mutual collaboration and training, and provide the best possible care for patients.

The littoral combat ship USS Billings participates in an exercise with the special mission ship U.S. Motor Vessel Kellie Chouest in the Caribbean Sea, Oct. 24, 2021.
General Says Crisis in Haiti Requires International Response
By Dave Vergun | March 19, 2024
The situation in Haiti requires an international solution that also includes the Haitian perspective, the commander of U.S. Southern Command said.

Soldiers load cargo for a UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter during an autonomous flight as part of an experiment at Fort Irwin, Calif., on March 10, 2024.
Leaders Discuss Security Priorities for Western Hemisphere
By David Vergun | March 12, 2024
DOD's top priority is defense of the U.S. homeland against growing multidomain threats posed by China and Russia but emerging technologies are also posing new challenges to strategic stability, defense leaders told Congress.

U.S. Air Force active duty and reserve personnel stand in formation for a group photo during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, March 3, 2024. This is the first opportunity for the U.S. Southern Command directed medical team to collaborate and partner with St. Vincent medical professionals to deliver support and resources to the island nation and its healthcare system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
Air Force medical team benchmarks first LAMAT mission to St. Vincent
By Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell | March 12, 2024
Under the direction of U.S. Southern Command, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) successfully pioneered its first Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, March 4–12.
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Army Col. Manny Ortiz

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U.S. Southern Command's Public Affairs Office proactively communicates the command's capabilities, interests and intentions to key audiences in support of U.S. government operations and engagements within the Area of Responsibility. 

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