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May 04 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, May 4, 2026

On May 4, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.
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Apr 26 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, April 26, 2026

On April 26, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.
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Apr 21 2026

New Autonomous Warfare Command

U.S. Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), has directed the establishment of the SOUTHCOM Autonomous Warfare Command (SAWC).
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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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Lethal Kinetic Strike, May 4, 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, April 26, 2026

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New Autonomous Warfare Command

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SOUTHCOM Commander Testifies Before Congress

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Operation Southern Spear | May 4, 2026

Lethal Kinetic Strike, May 4, 2026

On May 4, at the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Strengthening Partnerships | May 1, 2026

SOUTHCOM, SPACECOM Highlight Vital Role of Space in Western Hemisphere S...

Two top U.S. military generals highlighted the vital role of space capabilities in enabling U.S. and partner nation efforts to address shared threats in the Western Hemisphere during their opening remarks at the Space Conference of the Americas.

Strengthening Partnerships | April 29, 2026

Air Advisors Enhance Panama's Aircraft Maintenance Capabilities, Bolster...

Air Advisors from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron and the 156th Tactical Advisory Squadron conducted a Mobile Training Team mission with the Servicio Nacional Aeronaval of Panama from March 14- 21, 2026.

Space Forces - Southern completes first Human Performance Assessment at ...

Guardians assigned to Space Forces - Southern completed their first-ever Human Performance Assessment on April 23, 2026, marking a historic milestone as the unit conducted an evaluation for the first time since its activation and a historical first

SOUTHCOM Commander

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan is the Commander of U.S. Southern Command. Gen. Donovan assumed command Feb. 5, 2026

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SOUTHCOM Components

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U.S. Army South logo U.S. Army South

Marine Forces South logo U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

4th Fleet logo U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command /
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SOCSOUTH logo U.S. Special Operations Command South

U.S. Spa Space Forces Southern logo ce Forces Southern

Task Forces & Units

Joint Task Force Bravo logos Joint Task Force-Bravo

Joint Task Force Guantanamo logo Joint Task Force-Guantanamo

Joint Interagency Task Force South

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DOD Leaders Testify on Military Posture in Americas

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April 1, 2025 | 03:02:53

Air Force Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, commander of U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command; Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command; Rafael F. Leonardo, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense and hemispheric affairs, office of the secretary of defense; and Robert G. Salesses, deputy director, Washington Headquarters Services, speak to the House Armed Services Committee regarding the military posture in North and South America during a hearing in Washington, April 1, 2025.