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SOUTHCOM Leadership and Staff

Official photo of Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command.

Gen. Laura J. Richardson Commander, U.S. Southern Command

Official photo of Vice Adm. Alvin Holsey, Military Deputy Commander, U.S. Southern Command.

Vice Adm. Alvin Holsey Military Deputy Commander, U.S. Southern Command

Official bio photo of Amb. Sarah-Ann Lynch, Civilian Deputy to the Commander, U.S. Southern Command

Amb. Sarah-Ann Lynch Civilian Deputy to the Commander

Official bio photo of Army Maj. Gen. Scott A. Jackson, Chief of Staff, U.S. Southern Command.

Maj. Gen. Scott A. Jackson Chief of Staff, U.S. Southern Command

Official biography photo of Army Maj. Gen. Javier A. Reina, Deputy Commander for Mobilization & Reserve Affairs.

Maj. Gen. Javier A. Reina Deputy Commander for Mobilization & Reserve Affairs

Official biography photo of Chief Warrant Officer Five Sandra M. Albelo, Command Chief Warrant Officer, U.S. Southern Command.

CW5 Sandra M. Albelo Command Chief Warrant Officer

Official photo of Sgt. Maj. Rafael Rodriguez, U.S. Southern Command Senior Enlisted Leader.

Sgt. Maj. Rafael Rodriguez Command Senior Enlisted Leader

Directorates and Staff

Directorates are the functional divisions within SOUTHCOM. Each directorate is charged to support or manage an aspect of the mission. Click on the links below to learn more about each directorate.

Air Force Col Jeff E. Elliott, J1 Director Director J1 Manpower & Personnel: Air Force Col. Jeff E. Elliott

Official photo of Army Maj. Gen. Dustin A. Shultz Director J2 Intelligence: Army Maj. Gen. Dustin A. Shultz

Coast Guard Rear Adm. Thomas Allan, Director J3 Director J3 Operations: Coast Guard Rear Adm. Adm. Thomas Allan

Marine Col. Douglas R. Burke, Director J4 Director J4 Logistics: Marine Col. Douglas R. Burke

Photo of Brig. Gen. Julie L. Nethercot Director J5 Strategy, Policy, and Plans: Marine Brig. Gen. Julie L. Nethercot

Bio Photo: Craig C. Smith Director J6 Communication Systems: Army Col. Craig C. Smith

Mr. Kevin J. Bostick, Director Exercises and Coalition Affairs, J7/9 Director J7/9 Exercises and Coalition: Kevin J. Bostick

J-8 Director, Dr. Adam Winkleman Director J8 Resources & Analysis: Dr. Adam Winkleman

Elizabeth Gonzalez, Chief Congressional Affairs Chief: Elizabeth Gonzalez

Army Col. Eric W. Nylander, IG SOUTHCOM Inspector General: Army Col. Eric W. Nylander

Official bio photo of Capt. Elysia Ng-baumhackl Staff Judge Advocate: Navy Capt. Elysia Ng-baumhackl

Official biography photo of Army Col. Manny Ortiz Public Affairs Chief: Army Col. Manny Ortiz

Chaplain: Navy Capt. Rob McClellan

Command Surgeon: Army Col. Gerald W. Surrett

COMMANDER'S PRIORITIES

Strengthen Partnerships

Counter Threats

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