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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

Priorities

STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS

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)

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SOUTHCOM Commander

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.

Adm. Holsey's Bio

SOUTHCOM Components

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Task Forces & Units

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Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation

Naval Small Craft Instruction & Technical Training School

Inter American Air Forces Academy

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Videos

Video by Spc. Trey Woodard

Combined Jungle Operations Course Primitive Fire and Water Filtration B-roll

U.S. Southern Command

Oct. 11, 2025 | 2:09

Instructors from the United States Army and Panamanian security personnel teach a group of students primitive fire and water filtration techniques at the Combined Jungle Operations Course at Base Aeronaval Cristóbal Colón, Oct. 11, 2025. U.S. Southern Command is focused on increasing partner nation capacity and interoperability in the region and reflects the United States’ enduring promise of friendship, partnership, and solidarity with the Panamanian people. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Trey Woodard)