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Command Surgeon

Learn more about SOUTHCOM's Global Health Engagements in Latin America and the Caribbean

Mission

The Office of the Command Surgeon enables and synchronizes health engagement activities utilizing the whole of government approach to enhance regional health preparedness and increase our partner nations’ military and security forces’ medical capabilities.