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Mar 20 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, March 19, 2026

On March 19, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.
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Mar 17 2026

SOUTHCOM Commander Testifies Before Congress

SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee March 19 and the House Armed Services Committee March 17.
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Mar 05 2026

Americas Counter Cartel Conference

The Secretary of War Pete Hegseth-hosted operational conference brought together regional defense and security leaders from the Caribbean, Central America and South America to achieve shared security objectives.
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Mar 03 2026

Joint Ecuadorian-U.S. Counter-Cartel Operations

On March 3, Ecuadorian and U.S. military forces launched operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador.
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Lethal Kinetic Strike, March 19, 2026

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the House Armed Services Committee March 17

Americas Counter Cartel Conference

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Operation Southern Spear | March 20, 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, March 19, 2026

War Department Senior Leaders Prioritize Western Hemispheric Security

The War Department is prioritizing security in the Western Hemisphere, which is integral to U.S. homeland defense, said Joseph M. Humire, performing the duties of assistant secretary of war for homeland defense and Americas security affairs.

Strengthening Partnerships | March 16, 2026

JTF Bravo Deepens Medical Partnerships Across Honduras Through February ...

Joint Task Force–Bravo medical teams strengthened long standing partnerships across Honduras in February 2026 through a series of Global Health Engagements designed to enhance shared medical capability, expand patient care, and build capabilities to

Strengthening Partnerships | March 11, 2026

Medical mission in Saint Kitts and Nevis concluded

U.S. Air Forces Southern and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis concluded the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 engagement during a closing ceremony in Basseterre on March 6, marking the completion of a two-week medical

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Lethal Kinetic Strike, March 19, 2026

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On March 19, at the direction of the Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the low-profile vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Three narco-terrorists survived the strike. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivors. No U.S. military forces were harmed.