JTF Southern Spear Continues to Disrupt Narco-Terrorist Networks
By | April 25, 2026
Six months since its inception at the direction of U.S. Southern Command, Joint Task Force Southern Spear has significantly disrupted illicit maritime activity within the Western Hemisphere, dealing a critical blow to narco-terrorist networks and other illicit or sanctioned activities.
U.S. Navy P-8 strengthens regional ties at Chile’s international air show
By Andrea Jenkins | April 22, 2026
Patrol Squadron (VP- 30) and the unit’s flight crew displayed a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon during Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) 2026 in Santiago, Chile, April 7 - 12, 2026, reinforcing U.S. maritime patrol capability and integration with regional partners.
Chile Welcomes Nimitz Carrier Strike Group
By Chief Petty Officer Amanda Kitchner | April 20, 2026
VALPARAISO, Chile -- Ships of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG), including Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101), arrived in Valparaiso, Chile, for a scheduled port visit on April 17, 2026, as part of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet's Southern Seas 2026 deployment.
Joint Engineering Effort Assesses Bridge of the Americas in Panama
By Spc. Trey Woodard | April 14, 2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is working alongside Panamanian agencies to assess the Bridge of the Americas following a tanker explosion, reinforcing a shared commitment to public safety and infrastructure resilience.
U.S. and Chilean Air Force crews complete historic refueling
By 2nd Lt. Grace Brandt | April 10, 2026
U.S. and Chilean Air Force (FACh) crews demonstrated advanced interoperability April 4, 2026, executing the first-ever Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling of two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft—marking a significant step forward in bilateral airpower integration.