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Operation Southern Spear | Jan. 7, 2026

Maritime Interdiction Operation, Jan. 7, 2026

In a pre-dawn action Jan. 7, the Department of War, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, apprehended a stateless, sanctioned dark fleet motor tanker without incident.
Operation Southern Spear | Dec. 31, 2025

Lethal Kinetic Strikes, Dec. 31, 2025

On Dec. 31, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.
Operation Southern Spear | Dec. 31, 2025

Lethal Kinetic Strikes, Dec. 30, 2025

On Dec. 30, at the direction of Secretary of war Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted kinetic strikes against three narco-trafficking vessels traveling as a convoy.
Operation Southern Spear | Dec. 29, 2025

Lethal Kinetic Strike, Dec. 29, 2025

On Dec. 29, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters.
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SOUTHCOM Commander

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus is the Acting Commander of U.S. Southern Command. Lt. Gen. Pettus assumed command Dec. 12, 2025.

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Coast Guard offloads more than $214 million worth of illegal cocaine in San Diego
U.S. Coast Guard District 11 PADET San Diego
April 24, 2025 | 1:55
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) offloaded approximately 18,898 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated value of $214.3 million, on Thursday, in San Diego. The offload is a result of six separate suspected drug smuggling vessel interdictions or events off the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America by the Coast Guard Cutter Kimball from February through April. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Sappey.)
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