SOUTHCOM Photos

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 James Ward, a critical care flight paramedic assigned to the 1st Battalion 228th Aviation Regiment Air Ambulance Detachment at Joint Task Force-Bravo, examines medical supplies that would be used in the event of a medical evacuation at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, July 31, 2020. The 1-228 Charlie Company aeromedical evacuation team recently conducted three lifesaving aeromedical evacuations in four weeks. The missions represented one of the first times the pilots and crew departed the base using N-95 masks to protect themselves from the coronavirus.

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kristopher Pinson, a pilot assigned to the 1st Battalion 228th Aviation Regiment Air Ambulance Detachment at Joint Task Force-Bravo, checks his pre-flight technical orders at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras July 31, 2020. The Charlie Company of the 1-228th have been vital in providing emergency medical transportation throughout Honduras. Pinson served as a co-pilot in the second aeromedical evacuation mission.

U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Sharon Day speaks during a donation ceremony Aug. 24, 2020 in San Jose.

Graphic depicting U.S. Southern Command: COVID-19 Humanitarian Assistance Program projects. Embedded text: U.S. Southern Command: COVID-19 Humanitarian Assistance Program projects. 28 Countries. 290 Projects worth an estimated $16 million. 24 donations of field hospitals. 114 donations of protective equipment. 35 donations of medical supplies. 6 donations of testing supplies. 39 donations of medical equipment. 47 donations of disinfecting supplies. In partnership with the U.S. State Department and USAID. Total U.S. Government assistance: $35.9 million (source: U.S. State Department fact sheet, July 29, 2020.) Note: All DOD donated items were purchased from host country suppliers with no impact on DOD’s force health protection supply chain.

An MH-60R “Seahawk” assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 60 (HSM 60) embarked onboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) with embarked U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) team conducts enhanced counter narcotics operations Aug. 4, 2020. Nitze and embarked LEDET recovered 725 kilograms of suspected cocaine and 3,190 pounds of suspected marijuana. Nitze is deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to support counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Gunners Mate 3rd Class Jessica Telfer/Released)

USS Nitze (DDG 94) and embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment transfer suspected contraband on the flight deck of Nitze.

The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) transfers suspected contraband.

USS Nitze (DDG 94) with embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) team conducts enhanced counter narcotics operations.

USS Nitze (DDG 94) with embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) team conducts enhanced counter narcotics operations.

Military personnel hold a certificate.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) pulls into Manta, Ecuador for fuel and provisions.

Screenshot of a virtual session during the U.S.-Brazil Space Engagement Talks hosted by U.S. Southern Command.

JTF-BRAVO DONATES COVID-19 SUPPLIES FOR MUNICIPALITIES IN LA PAZ, COMAYAGUA

JTF-BRAVO DONATES COVID-19 SUPPLIES FOR MUNICIPALITIES IN LA PAZ, COMAYAGUA

JTF-BRAVO DONATES COVID-19 SUPPLIES FOR MUNICIPALITIES IN LA PAZ, COMAYAGUA

JTF-BRAVO DONATES COVID-19 SUPPLIES FOR MUNICIPALITIES IN LA PAZ, COMAYAGUA

JTF-BRAVO DONATES COVID-19 SUPPLIES FOR MUNICIPALITIES IN LA PAZ, COMAYAGUA

USS Pinckney conducts enhanced counter narcotics operations July 22.

U.S. Marines hold a flag.

Coast Guard Cutter Legare crew members offload about 3,900 pounds of marijuana.