U.S. Southern Command Official Website

Jan 23 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Jan. 23, 2026

On Jan. 23, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.
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Jan 20 2026

Maritime Interdiction Operation, Jan. 20, 2026

This morning, U.S. military forces, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, apprehended Motor Vessel Sagitta without incident.
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U.S. military members in camouflage uniforms and helmets point rifles.

Oct 31 2025

Multimedia of Operation Southern Spear

Download released photos and videos of forces deployed to the Caribbean in support of Operation Southern Spear.
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Lethal Kinetic Strike, Jan. 23, 2026

Maritime Interdiction Operation, Jan. 20, 2026

Multimedia of U.S. Forces in the Caribbean

News

Humanitarian Assistance | Feb. 4, 2026

U.S. Military, Guatemalan Partners Provide Medical Care in Guatemala

Civil Affairs Team 4361, assigned to Army Forces Battalion, Joint Task Force-Bravo, alongside U.S. Southern Command’s Humanitarian Assistance Program, partnered with the Guatemalan Department of Health of Escuintla to bring vital medical services and

Operation Southern Spear | Jan. 29, 2026

Hegseth Touts Deterrent Effect of Venezuela Raid

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Operation Absolute Resolve, which occurred Jan. 3, was spectacularly executed, demonstrated the skills of the U.S. military and served to reestablish the deterrent effect of the U.S. armed forces during a cabinet

Strengthening Partnerships | Jan. 28, 2026

JTF-Bravo Aircraft Support U.S.– Panama Jungle Training

Aircrews with the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, Joint Task Force-Bravo are in Panama to provide dedicated medical evacuation coverage throughout the Combined Jungle Operations Training Course.

Strengthening Partnerships | Jan. 28, 2026

571st MSAS Advances Costa Rican Aviation Capabilities

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Air Advisors from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) recently completed a multi-week engagement with the Costa Rican Servicio de Vigilancia Aérea (SVA), strengthening the nation's aviation maintenance, flight

SOUTHCOM Commander

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

Gen. Donovan Bio

SOUTHCOM Components

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Task Forces & Units

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Videos

Video by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin

22nd MEU(SOC) | VMM-263(Rein.) Conducts Flight Ops

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Jan. 24, 2026 | 2:19

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U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct CH-53E Super Stallion flight operations while underway in the Caribbean Ocean, Jan. 25, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps video)