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The world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), transits the Strait of Gibraltar, Nov. 4, 2025. Gerald R. Ford, a first-in-class aircraft carrier and deployed flagship of Carrier Strike Group 12, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Triniti Lersch)

Nov 11 2025

Ford Carrier Strike Group Enters U.S. Fourth Fleet

The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group entered the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility Nov. 11.
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Oct 31 2025

Hurricane Melissa Relief in Jamaica

Forty service members and three CH-47 Chinook helicopters from Joint Task Force-Bravo deploy to Jamaica to support humanitarian and disaster relief efforts.
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Oct 28 2025

Jungle Training In Panama

U.S. military service members and Panamanian security services participated in the Combined Jungle Operations Training Course in Panamá, Oct. 8-29, 2025.
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U.S. military members in camouflage uniforms and helmets point rifles.

Oct 31 2025

Multimedia of U.S. Forces in the Caribbean

Download released photos and videos of forces deployed to the Caribbean in support of the SOUTHCOM mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland.
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Ford Carrier Strike Group Enters U.S. Fourth Fleet

Multimedia of U.S. Forces in the Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa Relief in Jamaica

Jungle Training In Panama

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U.S. Naval Ship Comfort pulls into port in Miami, Florida

COUNTER THREATS

U.S., Chilean Marines conduct live-fire ranges during Exercise UNITAS 2024

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U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command, boards the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser, USS Chosin (CG 65) for a reception night, Panama, April 7, 2025. U.S. Southern Command and the Panamanian security forces collaborate to ensure and maintain regional stability during natural disasters, medical catastrophes or regional conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Van Hoang)

News

Counter Narco Trafficking | Nov. 11, 2025

Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Enters U.S. Fourth Fleet

The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, led by the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), entered the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility (USSOUTHCOM AOR), Nov. 11. The maritime forces’ arrival comes after Secretary

Strengthening Partnerships | Nov. 4, 2025

U.S. and Panama Forge New Pathways through the Jungle

Suffocating heat, unrelenting mud and deadly wildlife – that’s what the service members of the United States and Panama encountered Oct. 8–29 during the Combined Jungle Operations Training Course. This course, which is a combined effort between the

Oct. 31, 2025

JTF-Bravo deploys to support Jamaica disaster relief following Hurricane...

At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force-Bravo began deployment to Kingston, Jamaica, today on a mission to provide humanitarian and disaster relief assistance following Hurricane Melissa.

SOUTHCOM Release | Oct. 10, 2025

New Joint Task Force Established to Lead SOUTHCOM Counter-Narcotics Oper...

MIAMI, Fla. – U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced the establishment of a new Joint Task Force (JTF) under II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF) today to synchronize and augment counter-narcotics efforts across the Western Hemisphere.

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Adm. Alvin Holsey bio photo

U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey is the Commander of U.S. Southern Command. The admiral assumed command Nov. 7, 2024.

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Videos

Video by Staff Sgt. Brett Norman

22nd MEU(SOC) | CH-47 Refueling Aboard the USS San Antonio

Joint Task Force Bravo

Nov. 8, 2025 | 1:22

CARIBBEAN SEA - A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter with 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, Joint Task Force-Bravo, refuels aboard the San Antonio Class Amphibious Transport Dock Ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), in support of foreign assistance to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 8, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to Jamaica at the direction of U.S. Southern Command to provide immediate, lifesaving assistance following Hurricane Melissa. (U.S. Marine Corps video)