MIAMI -- U.S. Navy Adm. Craig Faller responds to a question during a U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) update for U.S. chiefs of mission and senior policymakers May 30, prior to the conclusion of the annual Chiefs of Mission Conference at the command’s Conference Center of the Americas. SOUTHCOM hosts the annual meeting to discuss the command’s support to U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic efforts in South America, Central America and the Caribbean, as well as collaboration to counter threats and strengthen partnerships in the region. (Photo by Jose Ruiz)