Info and resources on SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson's testimony before the House Armed Services Committee March 12, and Senate Armed Services Committee March 14.
The United States, through the Department of Defense, donated an aircraft to the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Defense Feb. 16 to support the shared fight against illicit narcotics trafficking.
SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson was part of a U.S. delegation that visited Ecuador Jan. 22-25 to showcase U.S. support for the country in the wake of a recent surge in violence.

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SOUTHCOM Commander Accompanies Sec. Raimondo in Costa Rica
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)
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.

Inaugural LAMAT mission begins in St. Kitts & Nevis
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)
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.

General Says Crisis in Haiti Requires International Response
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.
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.

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March 13, 2024 - U.S. Southern Command is prepared with a wide range of contingency plans to ensure the safety and security of U.S. Citizens in Haiti.

Statement: U.S. Marine Fleet-Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) deployed to maintain strong security capabilities at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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March 13, 2024 - At the request of the Department of State, the U.S. Southern Command deployed a U.S. Marine Fleet-Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) to maintain strong security capabilities at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and conduct relief in place for our current Marines, a common and routine practice worldwide

Leaders Discuss Security Priorities for Western Hemisphere
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.
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.

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Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson is the commander of U.S. Southern Command. She assumed command Oct. 29, 2021.

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