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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)

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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.
Counter Narco Trafficking | Sept. 9, 2025

Hegseth Emphasizes Anti-Narco-Terrorism Mission During Caribbean Trip

The poisoning of the American people by narco-terrorists running illegal drugs through international waters will be tolerated no longer, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored during a trip in the Caribbean region.
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.
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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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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.
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