U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the Commanding General of U.S. Southern Command, delivers remarks during his Assumption of Command ceremony in the Pentagon, Feb. 5, 2026. Donovan, who served as the Vice Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command from Sep. 2022 to Feb. 2026, assumed command of U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony attended by distinguished guests, including general and flag officers from across the joint force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abigail Hutcheson)