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Sep 09 2025

Hegseth Emphasizes Anti-Narco-Terrorism Mission

During a visit to U.S. troops in the Caribbean, the secretary said that the poisoning of the American people by narco-terrorists will no longer be tolerated
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A line of personnel in white cold weather suits with large backpacks, snow shoes and trekking poles walk in a snowy, mountainous region.

Sep 11 2025

Strengthening South American Security

During exercise Southern Vanguard 2025 in Chile, over 600 Soldiers from the U.S. and three nations trained in complex scenarios designed to strengthen combined capabilities and prepare for real-world challenges.
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Sep 10 2025

Surgical Mission Provides Eye Treatments in Panama

A U.S. military, Panamanian surgical mission during the Panamax Alpha Phase II exercise provided cataract removals, corneal transplants and other complex procedures for Panamanians.
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Sep 10 2025

Strengthening Cooperation with Ecuador

Members of the Kentucky National Guard took part in an air assault planning exchange with the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade Aug. 18-21.
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Hegseth Emphasizes Anti-Narco-Terrorism Mission During Caribbean Trip

Exercise in Chile Strengthens South American Defense Partnerships

Members of the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade back-brief their simulated air assault concept of operations during an air assault planning exchange as part of the Kentucky National Guard's State Partnership Program in Latacunga, Ecuador, Aug. 20, 2025.

Kentucky National Guard, Ecuadorian Special Forces Training Strengthens Partnership

U.S. Military, Panamanian Medical Teams Provide Eye Treatments in Panama

Priorities

STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS

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COUNTER THREATS

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

BUILD OUR TEAM

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)

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Strengthening Partnerships | Sept. 10, 2025

Restoring sight, strengthening bonds in Panama during Panamax Alpha Phas...

For more than 200 Panamanians in need, the gift of restored vision arrived this month at Dr. Luis “Chicho” Fabrega Regional Hospital. Patients from across five provinces received life-changing surgeries which not only improved eyesight but symbolized

Strengthening Partnerships | Sept. 10, 2025

State Partnership Program conducts air assault planning exchange

Members of the Kentucky National Guard took part in a four-day air assault planning exchange with the Ecuadorian 9th Special Forces Brigade as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program, Aug. 18-21.

Strengthening Partnerships | Sept. 3, 2025

U.S., Chilean Air Force in A2A Talks 2025

Leaders in the U.S. Air Force and the Chilean (FACh) Air Force came together for their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks to share resources, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 26-29, 2025.

Strengthening Partnerships | Sept. 2, 2025

U.S. delivers 6 million meals to Panama

A U.S. Air Force C-5 Super Galaxy delivered more than 167,000 pounds of food to Panama through the Denton Program, a humanitarian airlift that transports privately donated relief supplies on space-available military aircraft Aug. 30, 2025.

SOUTHCOM Commander

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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Welcome to UNITAS 2025

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet

Sept. 12, 2025 | 4:26

MAYPORT, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2025) - Rear Adm. Carlos Sardiello, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. Fourth Fleet, welcomes everyone to UNITAS 2025, the 66th iteration of the world's longest-running multinational maritime exercise. UNITAS, Latin for Unity, focuses on enhanced interoperability, building regional partnerships, and demonstrating U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. Fourth Fleet as the trusted maritime partner in the Caribbean, Central and South America. UNITAS 2025 also leads off a series of events celebrating the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday.