March 9, 2026

JTF-Bravo Aircraft Support U.S.-Panama Effort to Strengthen Regional Security in Jungle Training

Two U.S. Army HH-60 and one UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters assigned to the 1st Battalion 228th Aviation Regiment, Joint Task Force-Bravo, depart Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, March 8, 2026, to provide dedicated medical evacuation coverage throughout the Jungle Operations Training Course-Panama at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Colon, Panama. These activities demonstrate the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Panama working shoulder-to-shoulder strengthening regional security.

March 6, 2026

SOUTHCOM Commander Stresses Importance of Partnership to Combat Cartels

Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during the first-ever Americas Counter Cartel Conference March 5 at SOUTHCOM headquarters in Doral, Florida, March 5, to engage with top defense and security leaders from the Western Hemisphere.

March 5, 2026

AFSOUTH hosts U.S., Ecuador Airman-to-Airman talks

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Air Forces Southern hosted the annual headquarters staff talks between the United States Air Force and the Ecuadorian air force, March 3-5.

Feb. 12, 2026

SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan Attends First Western Hemisphere Chiefs of Defense Conference

Gen. Francis Donovan, the newly appointed Commander of U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), participated in the inaugural Western Hemisphere Chiefs of Defense Conference from February 10–11 in Washington, D.C. Hosted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, the conference brought together Chiefs of Defense and senior military representatives from 34 nations to discuss shared security priorities and challenges in the Western Hemisphere.

Jan. 28, 2026

JTF-Bravo Aircraft Support U.S.– Panama Jungle Training

Aircrews with the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, Joint Task Force-Bravo are in Panama to provide dedicated medical evacuation coverage throughout the Combined Jungle Operations Training Course.

Jan. 28, 2026

571st MSAS Advances Costa Rican Aviation Capabilities

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Air Advisors from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron (MSAS) recently completed a multi-week engagement with the Costa Rican Servicio de Vigilancia Aérea (SVA), strengthening the nation's aviation maintenance, flight safety, logistics, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), and base defense capabilities under the U.S. Southern Command Theater Maintenance Partnership Initiative (TMPI) program.

Jan. 26, 2026

Boat Donation Reinforces U.S.-Panama Partnership

A U.S. Southern Command donation of four Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats to Panama will enhance surveillance operations in the region.

Dec. 12, 2025

Lt. Gen. Pettus Assumes Command of SOUTHCOM; Adm. Holsey Retires

Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished duties as commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) to Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus during a ceremony at the command’s headquarters Dec. 12 in Doral, Florida. Holsey is retiring after more than 37 years of service in the U.S. Navy.

Dec. 11, 2025

Admiral Holsey’s Steady Leadership Reshapes Security Across the Western Hemisphere

MIAMI, Florida — Inside the office of U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey hung a framed letter. It was easy to overlook, but it was on display nonetheless. The paper inside is slightly faded and signed decades ago by a man who once told a young college student that he could become a Naval officer and a pilot. The letter offered an opportunity, and Adm. Holsey believed it. That belief grew into a Navy career defined by results and the quiet confidence of a leader who cared more about the mission and the people than recognition.

Aug. 11, 2025

SOUTHCOM Commander Meets with Defense Leaders in Dominican Republic

The commander of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, visited the Dominican Republic Aug. 7 – 8, 2025, and met with top defense leaders to reaffirm the longstanding military partnership between both nations.