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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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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

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571st MSAS Advances Costa Rican Aviation Capabilities

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Strengthening Partnerships | Jan. 26, 2026

Boat Donation Reinforces U.S.-Panama Partnership

A U.S. Southern Command donation of four Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats to Panama will enhance surveillance operations in the region.

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus is the Acting Commander of U.S. Southern Command. Lt. Gen. Pettus assumed command Dec. 12, 2025.

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Lethal Kinetic Strike, Jan. 23, 2026

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Jan. 23, 2026 | 0:09

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. 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.