Air Forces Southern

A stray bullet nearly cost a 16-year-old boy his leg. During LAMAT 2026 🇺🇸🤝🇱🇨, U.S. Air Force and Saint Lucian surgeons worked side-by-side to restore blood flow and save it. Partnership. Capability. Impact. 🔗 dvidshub.net/r/st66x5

When every second matters, teamwork becomes the treatment plan. During LAMAT 2026, U.S. Air Force and Saint Lucian medical teams trained through high-pressure Code Blue scenarios to strengthen collaboration and emergency response capabilities. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3nue56rs

Taking lung care to new heights in Saint Lucia. For the first time during LAMAT, a U.S. Air Force pulmonologist joined the mission at OKEU Hospital—delivering 77 pulmonary consultations alongside Saint Lucian healthcare professionals. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ys7k2ry3

Three Airmen were recognized with International Health Specialist Mission Excellence citations during LAMAT 2026 in St. Lucia. 🇺🇸🤝🇱🇨 Strengthening partnerships, readiness and regional health security. Learn more about the recipients: 🔗tinyurl.com/yc8z32kj

Every heartbeat counts. During #LAMAT26, cardiology teams are working alongside Saint Lucian providers—delivering care and strengthening how partners respond together. Health security is regional security. @Southcom @USEmbBridgetown

U.S. Air Force medical teams in Saint Lucia moved from ceremony to patient care the same day—working alongside host-nation providers to deliver care, build readiness and strengthen partnerships across the Caribbean. 🔗 dvidshub.net/r/cbryxp @Southcom @USEmbBridgetown

The U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue hit the air over Santiago, delivering a top notch parachute demo at #FIDAE2026—showcasing the discipline, confidence and teamwork that define Air Force leaders from day one. 🔗 dvidshub.net/r/qwm3o2 @Southcom

A Chilean air force KC-135E Stratotanker refueled the @usairforce F-35 Demo Team over Chile on the way to #FIDAE2026, marking a key milestone in fifth-generation integration and interoperability in the region. 🔗 dvidshub.net/r/gqg57c @Southcom @FACh_Chile @aircombatcmd

LAMAT26 in Guyana complete 🇬🇾 This wasn’t just care—it was operational readiness. Side-by-side with our Guyanese partners, teams built real capability under real conditions—strengthening the response needed for a safer, more secure hemisphere. 🔗 dvidshub.net/r/snm6c7

Col. William Watkins assumed command of the 346th Air Expeditionary Wing in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. The ceremony marked the wing’s first change of command and the first active-duty Air Force wing change of command in Puerto Rico since 1973. 🔗 dvidshub.net/news/560771/34…

LAMAT 2026 kicks off in Guyana. 🇬🇾 Airmen and Guyana Ministry of Health providers launched the mission in Georgetown—marking the start of two weeks of partnership, patient care and medical readiness. 🔗 dvidshub.net/news/560679/us…

Congratulations to Brig. Gen. Henry Jeffress III on his promotion. Your leadership continues to strengthen partnerships and advance the mission across the region. ⭐✈️

Partnership in action. 🇺🇸🤝🇪🇨 Air Forces Southern hosted U.S. and Ecuadorian Airman-to-Airman talks to align cooperation efforts, strengthen interoperability, and address shared regional security challenges. More: afsouth.af.mil/News/Article-D… @Southcom

While in the Federation for the #CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, @SecRubio visited the 2026 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) in Saint Kitts and Nevis — a memorable moment for our Airmen. Learn more about the mission here: dvidshub.net/feature/LAMAT2…

You may have an idea what the Army, Navy and Air Force do, but what about Space Force? kgun9.com/news/community… @AFSOUTH @kgun9

Strengthening the U.S.-Argentina defense partnership: In early January, @AFSOUTH conducted a knowledge exchange with @FuerzaAerea_Arg to support Argentina's integration of newly acquired F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. Through mentorship from the United States, the Argentine air force is developing the plans and programs required to operate and sustain the modern fighter platform. The addition of the F-16 enhances Argentina’s ability to defend its airspace and contribute to regional security efforts across the Western Hemisphere. #Argentina is a trusted regional partner and leader in promoting democratic values worldwide. @EmbajadaEEUUarg | @MinDefensa_Ar | @EMCFFAA_Arg | @Ejercito_Arg | @Armada_Arg | @StateDeptPM southcom.mil/MEDIA/NEWS-ART…

Strengthening medical partnerships: @AFSOUTH has launched LAMAT 2026 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Over the next two weeks, 60 @usairforce medical and support professionals will integrate directly into hospitals, clinics and community outreach events across St. Kitts and Nevis -- strengthening collaboration and advancing a safer, more prepared Western Hemisphere. This third LAMAT engagement in the Federation reaffirms a partnership built on trust, continuity and shared commitment to regional resilience. @USEmbassyBtown Read more: dvidshub.net/news/558549/sa…

When the call came, Air Force Rescue answered. Hundreds of miles offshore of Mexico, AFSOUTH and Davis-Monthan AFB rescue forces came together to ensure someone’s worst day wasn’t their last. “These things we do, That others may live.” Read more 👉 dvidshub.net/r/brrtmk

In a ceremony at the Pentagon today, U.S. Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan assumed command of #SOUTHCOM, succeeding acting commander U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus. General Donovan brings decades of distinguished service and leadership experience to SOUTHCOM. An infantry, reconnaissance, and special operations officer, he has led Marines and Sailors in combat, contingency, and expeditionary operations across the globe, including at sea, from the sea, and ashore. SOUTHCOM plays a pivotal role in advancing the National Defense Strategy by disrupting illicit networks, deterring malign actors, and fostering security and prosperity throughout the Western Hemisphere. #PeaceThroughStrength Read more: southcom.mil/News/PressRele… @DeptofWar @SecWar @USMC @thejointstaff @WHAAsstSecty @USAenEspanol @USAemPortugues @USArmyWHC @AFSOUTH @MARFORSOUTH @NAVSOUS4THFLT @SOCSOUTH @JTF_Bravo

Space Forces–Southern is locked in on the @Southcom mission and committed to defending the homeland. Hard to beat spending time with Guardians like these!