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Operation Southern Spear | Feb. 9, 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 9, 2026

On Feb. 9, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting
Strengthening Partnerships | Feb. 6, 2026

US, Panamanians Conduct Jungle Training

U.S. service members and Panamanian security forces are set to hold the Jungle Operations Training Course-Panama, JOTC-P, Feb. 3–20 at Base Aeronaval Cristóbal Colón. The 18-day program will be conducted in a combined U.S.-Panamanian setting and
Operation Southern Spear | Feb. 5, 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 5, 2026

On Feb. 5, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.
SOUTHCOM Release | Feb. 5, 2026

U.S. Marine General Donovan Assumes Command of SOUTHCOM

In a ceremony at the Pentagon on February 5, U.S. Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan assumed command of U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), succeeding acting commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus.“It is an honor to assume command of U.S.
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SOUTHCOM Commander

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Frank Donovan is the Commander of U.S. Southern Command. Gen. Donovan assumed command Feb. 5, 2026

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On Feb. 9, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two narco-terrorists were killed and one survived the strike. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivor. @DeptofWar #OpSouthernSpear
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