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Sep 12 2025

U.S. Forces Train in Panama

U.S. and Panamanian forces conduct a combined infiltration exercise, executing a coordinated raid to secure key objectives before exfiltrating via pre-planned routes in Panama City, Panama, Sept. 9, 2025.
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A man in civilian attire, including a baseball cap and sunglasses, is standing on a stage outside speaking into a microphone while addressing a group of roughly two dozen people. Many people are wearing camouflage military uniforms, while others are in civilian attire.

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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U.S. Forces Train in Panama

U.S. Army Delivers Power Generator in Panama

Hegseth Emphasizes Anti-Narco-Terrorism Mission During Caribbean Trip

Exercise in Chile Strengthens South American Defense Partnerships

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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

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)

News

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.

Strengthening Partnerships | Sept. 29, 2025

AMISTAD 2025 closes in Panama with a legacy of care, partnership

U.S. and Panamanian officials, health professionals and military members gathered to mark the closing of AMISTAD 2025 at Hospital José Domingo de Obaldía in Panama, Sept. 25, 2025.

Strengthening Partnerships | Sept. 19, 2025

AMISTAD 2025 Dental Teams Ease Backlog in La Mesa

At the Centro de Salud de La Mesa, dental patients line up hours before sunrise, knowing only a limited number of appointments will be handed out each day. Once those slots are filled, anyone still waiting must return another day. For some, that has

Strengthening Partnerships | Sept. 18, 2025

U.S. Naval War College president discusses deterrence, warfighting with ...

U.S. Naval War College President Darryl Walker discussed deterrence, warfighting and how military education can improve outcomes on the battlefield during a visit to Peru for the 7th Annual International Symposium on Security and Defense, Sept.

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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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UNITAS 2025 Closing Ceremony Video

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

Oct. 6, 2025 | 1:46

251006-N-DM308-1001 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 6, 2025) UNITAS 2025 Closing Ceremony Video played during a ceremony held aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The event marked the conclusion of 66th iteration of the world's longest-running multinational maritime exercise, highlighting unity and interoperability among 26 partner nations. This year's iteration, hosted by the U.S. in advance of the U.S. Navy's 250th Birthday, brought together approximately 8,000 personnel from 26 allied and partner nations, with multiple ships, submarines, and fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft conducting operations through Oct. 6 in the Atlantic and ashore near Naval Station Mayport, Fla.; Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.; and Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy video by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs)