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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (June 17, 2024) -- U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, meets with Honduran President Xiomara Castro to discuss continued bilateral cooperation. Richardson visited Honduras June 17 – 18 to strengthen the U.S-Honduran defense partnership (Photo courtesy of the Government of Honduras)

Gen. Richardson Meets With President, Senior Officials During Visit to Honduras

By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs | June 20, 2024

U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, visited Honduras June 17-18 and met with Honduran President Xiomara Castro and other senior officials to discuss continued bilateral cooperation. Richardson's visit to Honduras was her fifth as SOUTHCOM commander. The trip included a visit to Joint Task Force-Bravo to preside over the task force's change of command ceremony.

U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson (center), U.S. Southern Command’s Commander, stands with Joint Task Force-Bravo incoming commander, U.S. Army Col. Daniel Alder (right), and JTF-Bravo outgoing commander, U.S. Army Col. James Wiese (left) during the change of command ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 18, 2024. JTF-Bravo is U.S. Southern Command’s lead forward element in the Central American region with a joint area of operations that includes seven nations, and when directed, beyond that operational area. (U.S. Army photo by Martin Chahin)

Joint Task Force-Bravo's 43rd Commander assumes command

By Capt. Dorothy Sherwood | June 18, 2024

U.S. Army Col. Daniel Alder assumes command of Joint Task Force-Bravo during a change of command ceremony becoming the 43rd commander of JTF-Bravo at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 18, 2024.

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 1st Mission Support Command’s Urban Search and Rescue Team, Puerto Rico, receive instructions from Costa Rican firefighters as part of CENTAM Guardian 24 Phase II at the National Fire Academy, San Jose, Costa Rica, June 11, 2024. The U.S. spent the day training and observing Costa Rican firefighters and search and rescue teams to build knowledge and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shelby Pruitt-Johnson)

Multinational CENTAM Guardian 24 Exercise Completed

By Staff Sgt. Shelby Pruitt-Johnson | June 14, 2024

CENTAM Guardian Phase II concludes after two weeks with a closing ceremony at Costa Rica’s National Fire Academy, San Jose, Costa Rica, June 14, 2024.

Gen. Richardson meets with Defense Leaders in Chile

By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs | June 14, 2024

U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), visited Chile June 10-13 and met with top defense leaders to discuss the U.S.-Chile defense partnership.

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 1st Mission Support Command’s Urban Search and Rescue Team, Puerto Rico, practice repelling during CENTAM Guardian 24 Phase II at the National Fire Academy, San Jose, Costa Rica, June 11, 2024. The coordinated response between the United States and Central American countries and the timely arrival of humanitarian assistance can make the difference between life and death for many communities during natural disasters or unplanned contingency operations. (Courtesy Photo)

CENTAM Guardian Phase II, part of a Large Scale Global Exercise

By Capt. Dorothy Sherwood and Staff Sgt. Shelby Pruitt Johnson | June 14, 2024

CENTAM Guardian Phase II is part of a Large Scale Global Exercise that enables the U.S. joint force to train with Allies and partners to improve trust, shared understanding and interoperability on security challenges across the global.

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U.S. Southern Command's Public Affairs Office proactively communicates the command's capabilities, interests and intentions to key audiences in support of U.S. government operations and engagements within the Area of Responsibility.