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Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson pose for a photo.

Aug. 7, 2024

Gen. Richardson Visits Panama, Meets New President

The commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, visited Panama Aug. 5 - 6 to meet with newly elected president José Raúl Mulino and key senior government and security leaders to discuss continued cooperation

Members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and Columbian National Navy pose for a photo in Cartagena, Colombia as part of Continuing Promise 2024.

Aug. 6, 2024

USNS Burlington Arrives in Cartagena, Colombia for Continuing Promise 2024 Mission Stop

CARTAGENA, Colombia — CARTAGENA, Colombia -- Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) arrived in Cartagena, Colombia on Aug. 5, 2024 as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet's Continuing Promise 2024 (CP24).

A photo of a helicopter hovering above water.

Aug. 1, 2024

Belize hosts JTF-Bravo’s AGILE BEAR 2.0 and Sentinel Watch

PRICE BARRACKS, Belize — Joint Task Force-Bravo’s premier multinational foreign humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercises, AGILE BEAR 2.0 and Sentinel Watch, were hosted in various locations across Belize, July 21-26, 2024.

Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) arrives in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, for Continuing Promise 2024.

July 29, 2024

USNS Burlington arrives in Puerto Cortes, Honduras for Continuing Promise 2024

PUERTO CORTES, Honduras — PUERTO CORTES, Honduras -- Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) arrived in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, July 27, 2024, as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet's Continuing Promise 2024.

Maj. Jhon Chaparro, right, and Lt. Col. Jorge Flechas, second from left, both with the Colombian army’s engineer command, watch from a Combat Assault Craft as Soldiers with the 125th Multi-role Bridge Company, South Carolina Army National Guard assemble a raft on the Savannah River to move troops, vehicles, and equipment across the river as part of a training mission at Clarks Hill Training Site, S.C., July 17, 2024. The Colombian soldiers were observing the training as part of an exchange through the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program.

July 25, 2024

South Carolina Guard Bridging Unit Trains With Colombian Partners

Since 2012, the Colombian military and the South Carolina National Guard have been partnered in the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program, which pairs Guard elements with partner nations worldwide for mutual training and subject matter expert exchanges.

A female Army general speaks into a microphone.

July 18, 2024

Russia, China Vying for Influence in Southern Hemisphere With U.S.

Russian warships have been making port visits to Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua, and 22 nations in the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility have signed on to China's Belt and Road Initiative, the Southcom commander said.

July 17, 2024

U.S. Army, Marine civil affairs boosts education in Peru during Resolute Sentinel 2024

LIMA, Peru — Exercise Resolute Sentinel 2024, a joint military exercise involving the U.S. and partner nations, aims to improve readiness and strengthen bonds through a series of humanitarian and civic assistance activities. This year's mission has taken on an added layer of importance as U.S. Army, Marine and Peruvian Air Force teams came together to focus on supporting local communities in Peru.

U.S. military members and Paraguyan medical students participating in AMISTAD 24 gather around the 75th anniversary monument of the founding of the Fernheim Colony in Filadelfia, Paraguay, July 16, 2024. AMISTAD brings U.S. military health professionals together with partner nation medical teams to train and learn best practices together. This 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) led mission delivers valuable experiences to U.S. and partner nation medical professionals while increasing their ability to quickly work together in emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Carly Feliciano)

July 17, 2024

AMISTAD24: Partnering with Paraguay for Medical Mission Success

FILADELFIA, Paraguay — Thirty-two Total Force U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Massachusetts National Guard soldiers journeyed to Filadelfia to support this year's AMISTAD mission. AMISTAD, Spanish for friendship, is the core of their objective: to collaborate closely with local counterparts, enhancing mutual training efforts and delivering optimal patient care.

July 16, 2024

USNS Burlington Arrives in Limón, Costa Rica, for Continuing Promise 2024 Deployment

COSTA RICA — LIMÓN, Costa Rica (July 16, 2024) - USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10), an expeditionary fast transport ship, arrived in Limon, Costa Rica, July 16, 2024 as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Continuing Promise 2024.

KINGSTON, Jamaica (July 13, 2024) Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ships USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) prepares to depart Kingston, Jamaica as part of Continuing Promise 2024. Continuing Promise 2024 helps to strengthen the defense readiness of Caribbean and Latin American partners against malign threats in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adriones Johnson)

July 15, 2024

USNS Burlington Departs Kingston, Jamaica for Continuing Promise 2024 Deployment

KINGSTON, Jamaica — KINGSTON, Jamaica -- U.S. Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) departed from Kingston, Jamaica, July 13, 2024 after a five-day visit as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet's Continuing Promise 2024 (CP24).