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SOUTHCOM, SPACECOM Highlight Vital Role of Space in Western Hemisphere Security
By Tech Sgt. Paul Cook, U.S. Southern Command | May 1, 2026
Two top U.S. military generals highlighted the vital role of space capabilities in enabling U.S. and partner nation efforts to address shared threats in the Western Hemisphere during their opening remarks at the Space Conference of the Americas.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nestor Rivera, aircraft structural maintenance instructor, 156th Tactical Advisory Squadron, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, assesses corrosion damage on the wing of a Cessna 172 at Panama City, Panama, March 16, 2026. (U.S. Air National Guard courtesy photo)
Air Advisors Enhance Panama's Aircraft Maintenance Capabilities, Bolster Regional Security
By Maj. Carlos Valdivia | April 29, 2026
Air Advisors from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron and the 156th Tactical Advisory Squadron conducted a Mobile Training Team mission with the Servicio Nacional Aeronaval of Panama from March 14- 21, 2026.

U.S. Space Forces Southern Guardians pose for a group photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 23, 2026. These Guardians completed their first Human Performance Assessment at Davis-Monthan, marking an early milestone for the unit following its activation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)
Space Forces - Southern completes first Human Performance Assessment at Davis-Monthan
By Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd | April 28, 2026
Guardians assigned to Space Forces - Southern completed their first-ever Human Performance Assessment on April 23, 2026, marking a historic milestone as the unit conducted an evaluation for the first time since its activation and a historical first for first at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

Dr. Rakesh Sukul, Ministry of Health director, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Eveline Yao, Air Force Medical Command special assistant to the commander, and Paul Watzlavick, Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy Paramaribo, exchange tokens of appreciation during the closing ceremony of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission in Paramaribo, Suriname, April 23, 2026. The ceremony commemorated the partnership between the U.S. and Suriname, highlighting the important role of medical engagements and the value of building critical relationships between medical personnel from both countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Madeline Herzog)
LAMAT 2026 delivers care, builds readiness in Suriname
By Capt. Danny Rangel | April 28, 2026
U.S. Air Force medical personnel and Surinamese health care providers concluded a two-week health security cooperation engagement during a closing ceremony for the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 at Suriname’s Ministry of Health headquarters, April 23, 2026.

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.

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