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U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, the commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), is greeted by Argentine President Javier Milei.

April 6, 2024

Gen. Richardson Meets with President Milei, Defense Leaders in Argentina

U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), visited Argentina April 2 - 6, 2024, where she met with Argentine President Javier Milei and senior defense leaders and took part in the U.S.-provided donation of a C-130H Hercules aircraft to the country’s air force.

USS George Washington (CVN 73) and USS Porter (DDG 78) underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

April 6, 2024

U.S. 4th Fleet Announces Southern Seas 2024 Deployment

MAYPORT, Fla. — The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) will deploy to the U.S. Southern Command area of operations over the next few months as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Southern Seas 2024 deployment.

April 3, 2024

Gen. Richardson Visits Argentina To Strengthen Bilateral Ties

U.S. Army General Laura Richardson, commander of Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), travels to Argentina this week to foster dialogue and cooperation with the country's new government and defense leaders. Her visit underscores the long-standing commitment to enhancing the strategic partnership between both countries.

A military officer gives the oath of enlistment to a group of students.

March 28, 2024

Southcom Commander Advises Next Generation

Army Gen. Laura Richardson, U.S. Southern Command's first female commander, shared the lessons she's learned from more than three decades in the military with the next generation of soldiers.

The commander of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson and U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica Cynthia A. Telles join U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo during a meeting with Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles.

March 23, 2024

SOUTHCOM Commander Accompanies Sec. Raimondo in Costa Rica

The commander of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, accompanied U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo during a visit to Costa Rica March 21-22.

JTF-Bravo participated in AGILE BEAR helping move equipment and personnel across the country, and validate the national response during a humanitarian aid crisis alongside the National Emergency Management Organization.

March 21, 2024

JTF-Bravo supports AGILE BEAR

BELIZE CITY, Belize — JTF-Bravo participated in AGILE BEAR helping move equipment and personnel across the country, and validate the national response during a humanitarian aid crisis alongside the Belize National Emergency Management Organization in Belize, March 16-20.

U.S. Air Force active-duty and reserve Airmen pose for a group photo during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission in St. Kitts and Nevis, March 17, 2024. This was the first opportunity for the U.S. Southern Command directed medical team to collaborate and partner with St. Kitts and Nevis medical professionals to deliver support and resources to the island nation and its healthcare system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Rossi)

March 19, 2024

Inaugural LAMAT mission begins in St. Kitts & Nevis

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis — Forty-three U.S. Air Force active duty and reserve Airmen traveled to St. Kitts and Nevis in support of this year’s Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission, where they will be working alongside host nation counterparts to foster mutual collaboration and training, and provide the best possible care for patients.

March 19, 2024

General Says Crisis in Haiti Requires International Response

The situation in Haiti requires an international solution that also includes the Haitian perspective, the commander of U.S. Southern Command said.

A military helicopter hovers in the air.

March 12, 2024

Leaders Discuss Security Priorities for Western Hemisphere

DOD's top priority is defense of the U.S. homeland against growing multidomain threats posed by China and Russia but emerging technologies are also posing new challenges to strategic stability, defense leaders told Congress.

U.S. Air Force active duty and reserve personnel stand in formation for a group photo during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, March 3, 2024. This is the first opportunity for the U.S. Southern Command directed medical team to collaborate and partner with St. Vincent medical professionals to deliver support and resources to the island nation and its healthcare system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)

March 12, 2024

Air Force medical team benchmarks first LAMAT mission to St. Vincent

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent and the Grenadines — Under the direction of U.S. Southern Command, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) successfully pioneered its first Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team mission to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, March 4–12.