U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South

The training strengthens small-unit proficiency and bilateral cooperation across @Southcom. 📸 U.S. Army video by Spc. Trey Woodard

U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion train with the Infantería de Marina de Panamá during fire team movement drills at Cerro Tigre Range, Panama, Feb. 19, 2026. #USMC #PartnerForces #Readiness

Reinforcing the U.S.-Panama security partnership: U.S. Marines, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, conductd tactical combat casualty care training with members of the Servicio Nacional Aeronaval at Vasco Nunez de Balboa, Panama, March 3, 2026. The training was part of broader efforts to deepen the bilateral partnership and strengthen regional security. #SOUTHCOM @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @USArmyWHC @USEmbPAN @USAenEspanol @DeptofWar @aeronavalpanama @SPIPanama @senafrontpanama

#SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan's four imperatives: 1⃣ Strengthen hemispheric command and control. 2⃣ Impose total systemic friction on drug cartels and terrorist networks. 3⃣ Develop and field cost-effective, modernized forces tailored for the mission. 4⃣ Deny adversary footholds and undue influence in the Western Hemisphere. During testimony before the House Armed Services Committee today, Gen. Donovan described his four imperatives to evolve the command to address threats in Latin America and the Caribbean. @DeptofWar @USArmyWHC @AFSOUTH @MARFORSOUTH @NAVSOUS4THFLT @JTF_Bravo @SOCSOUTH @jiatfs

“The SOUTHCOM team rose to the challenge.” During testimony before the House Armed Services Committee today, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan highlighted the critical contributions of the command and Joint Task Force Southern Spear to security and stability in the Western Hemisphere. @DeptofWar @USArmyWHC @AFSOUTH @MARFORSOUTH @NAVSOUS4THFLT @JTF_Bravo @SOCSOUTH @jiatfs

WATCH LIVE: #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan testifies before the House Armed Services Committee alongside @USNorthernCmd Commander Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, and Acting Assistant Secretary of War for Homeland Defense and the Americas Joseph M. Humire. war.gov/News/Live-Even…

The training strengthens small-unit proficiency and combined readiness. 📸 Trey Woodard, U.S. Army

U.S. service members, including Marines from 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, train with Panamanian security partners during Jungle Operations Training Course–Panama at Aeronaval Base Cristóbal Colón, Panama, March 12, 2026. #USMC #PartnerForces #Readiness

A U.S. Marine pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), @22nd_MEU, flies a MV-22 Osprey during a quick reaction force rehearsal in the Caribbean Sea, Jan. 30, 2026. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by @DeptofWar, and @POTUS’ priority to protect the homeland. @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT

A significant milestone for security and partnership in the Western Hemisphere: “Congratulations to the @StateDept, our interagency partners, and @DeptofWar’s joint force, including the personnel of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and @22nd_MEU in the Caribbean, that made this historic flag raising milestone possible. We are moving forward to strengthen security and prosperity in the Western Hemisphere.” - #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan

The Marines and Sailors of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and @22nd_MEU remain in the Caribbean ready to advance the National Defense Strategy by disrupting criminal networks, combating narco-terrorism, and deterring malign actors. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by @DeptofWar, and @POTUS’ priority to protect the homeland. @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT

The U.S. Navy-Marine Corps team deployed in the Caribbean remains on watch to take decisive action against Designated Terrorist Organizations. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by @DeptofWar, and @POTUS’ priority to protect the homeland. @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT

Shipboard aviation sustains expeditionary readiness, enabling rapid maneuver and maritime presence for @Southcom. 📸 U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Marines with VMM-263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct flight operations aboard USS San Antonio in the Caribbean Sea, Feb. 6, 2025. #USMC #22ndMEU #Readiness

Sharpening readiness and lethality: A team of U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct joint live-fire training with Marines of @22nd_MEU at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Feb. 2, 2026. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by @DeptofWar, and @POTUS’ priority to protect the homeland. @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @AFSOUTH @usairforce

.@USMC F-35s, a @USNavy P-8, and a @usairforce KC-46 conducted a Joint Airpower Coastal Presence Patrol off the coast of Venezuela on March 6.   "Our persistent presence is a testament to our commitment to our partners in the region. We are always on watch.” - #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan @DeptofWar @usembassyve @AFSOUTH @MARFORSOUTH @NAVSOUS4THFLT

The talks strengthen maritime security cooperation and regional coordination with @armada_ecuador in @Southcom. 📽️ U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Qin #MARFORSOUTH #PartnerForces #Readiness

U.S. service members with U.S. Marine Corps Forces South and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command conduct FY26 Maritime Staff Talks with the Armada del Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador, Feb. 22-27, 2026. FULL VIDEO: youtu.be/0ylgruk1sgY?si…

@Meoconnorx Yes. Having a two-star Deputy Commander at Marine Forces South (MARFORSOUTH) is normal and consistent with the leadership structure used across Marine Corps component commands.

@MARFORSOUTH Where does MARFORSOUTH have a 2-star Deputy? Is that normal.

Maj. Gen. Douglas Clark, deputy commander of Marine Forces South, joins U.S. and Ecuadorian naval leaders during U.S.-Ecuador Maritime Staff Talks in Quito, Ecuador, Feb. 27, 2026. #MARFORSOUTH #PartnerForces #Readiness

“This is the single gravest threat to security in our region and across our hemisphere.” #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan highlighted the devastating consequences of narco-terrorism in the Western Hemisphere during remarks at the @SecWar-hosted Americas Counter Cartel Conference March 5. @DeptofWar @USAenEspanol @USArmyWHC @AFSOUTH @MARFORSOUTH @NAVSOUS4THFLT @JTF_Bravo @SOCSOUTH