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Feb 09 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 9, 2026

On Feb. 9, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.
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Feb 05 2026

New Commander of SOUTHCOM

U.S. Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan assumed command of U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony at the Pentagon February 5.
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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, Feb. 9, 2026

New Commander of SOUTHCOM

Maritime Interdiction Operation, Jan. 20, 2026

Multimedia of U.S. Forces in the Caribbean

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Operation Southern Spear | Feb. 9, 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 9, 2026

Operation Southern Spear | Feb. 5, 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 5, 2026

On Feb. 5, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

SOUTHCOM Release | Feb. 5, 2026

U.S. Marine General Donovan Assumes Command of SOUTHCOM

In a ceremony at the Pentagon on February 5, U.S. Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan assumed command of U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), succeeding acting commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus.“It is an honor to assume command of U.S.

Strengthening Partnerships | Feb. 5, 2026

Joint Task Force-Bravo 1-228 Aviation Regiment participates in Ilopango ...

At the invitation of our regional partners, our aviation units participate in air shows to foster positive relations, strengthen regional partnerships and capabilities, and showcase our operational assets. Over the two day event, attendees met the

SOUTHCOM Commander

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

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Lethal Kinetic Strike, Feb. 9, 2026

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Feb. 9, 2026 | 0:10

On Feb. 9, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, 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. @DeptofWar #OpSouthernSpear