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Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, addresses an audience of Southcom staff during a commander’s call at the command’s Miami headquarters, Nov. 9, 2016. Southcom photo by Raymond Sarracino

April 6, 2017

Southcom Chief: Command Focuses on Countering Threat Networks

WASHINGTON — Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, discussed issues from countering international threat networks to providing better barracks for service members assigned at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during a Pentagon news conference.

The Coast Guard Cutter James transits toward the pier at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston, South Carolina, March 31, 2017. James' crew returned home following a 60-day patrol where they contributed to the interdiction of 12 drug-smuggling vessels, detainment and subsequent arrest of 22 suspected drug smugglers and were responsible for the seizure of more than five tons of cocaine bound for the United States. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Melissa Leake/Released)

April 3, 2017

Coast Guard Cutter James crew returns home following 60-day inaugural patrol, seizes more than five tons of cocaine

During its maiden voyage, James’ crew contributed to the interdiction of 12 drug-smuggling vessels, detainment and subsequent arrest of 22 suspected drug smugglers and were responsible for the seizure of more than five tons of cocaine bound for the United States.

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton offloaded approximately six tons of cocaine in San Diego, Friday, March 31, 2017. Several U.S. Coast Guard cutters seized the cocaine in nine interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean from mid-January through February. The load represents eight interdictions of suspected drug smuggling vessels, known as pangas, and once case of seized bales of cocaine dumped by suspected smugglers. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sondra-Kay Kneen.

April 3, 2017

Coast Guard offloads approximately 12,000 lbs of cocaine from Eastern Pacific interdictions

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Stratton offloaded approximately six tons of cocaine in San Diego, March 31.

The Coast Guard Cutter James crew and a Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew offload approximately 16 tons of cocaine Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Port Everglades, Fla. Nearly 16 tons of cocaine were interdicted iworth an estimated $420 million wholesale seized in international waters off the Eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Lally

March 29, 2017

Coast Guard offloads approximately 16 tons of cocaine in Port Everglades

The Coast Guard Cutter James crew offloaded approximately 16 tons of cocaine Tuesday in Port Everglades worth an estimated $420 million wholesale seized in international waters off the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spencer crew members secure the helicopter to the flight deck of the ship Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. The Spencer returned from a 74-day Eastern Pacific ocean patrol after seizing $92 million in cocaine.(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Midas)

March 15, 2017

Coast Guard Cutter Spencer returns home; seized $92 million in cocaine

During their patrol, the crew interdicted four drug-laden vessels, resulting in the seizure of approximately 1,400 kilograms (3,080 lbs.) of cocaine worth more than $92 million. They also apprehended 13 suspected smugglers with the help of their deployed helicopter crew.

Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern Command, discusses the virtues of sea power in his keynote address at the Surface Navy Association’s 29th National Symposium in Washington, D.C., Jan. 12, 2017. The Jan. 10-12 symposium featured a number of speakers encouraging dialogue and sharing innovations in the surface warfare community. DoD photo by Amaani Lyle

Jan. 12, 2017

Southcom Commander Describes Complex Global Security Threats

WASHINGTON — A spectrum of state and nonstate actors across multiple regions and domains calls for a new way of harnessing the maritime domain, the commander of U.S. Southern Command said during a Surface Navy Association symposium.

U.S. Navy Adm. Kurt Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern Command, speaks to attendees of the 14th Caribbean Nations Security Conference in Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. 27, 2016. More than 100 defense, public security and government leaders and experts from 18 nations attended the three-day event for talks on regional capacity and cooperation to counter regional threats. Army photo by Jose Ruiz

Jan. 29, 2016

Leaders From 18 Nations, Southcom Meet To Discuss Caribbean Security

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Delegations from 18 nations including the United States met in Jamaica for talks on security cooperation capacity building in the Caribbean.