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Working with our partners for earthquake relief: This week, U.S. military service members worked with the @StateDept and other partners to transport critical supplies from the Port of La Guaira to the frontlines in Venezuela. @DeptofWar has been steadfast in supporting relief efforts to get life-saving assistance to the people of Venezuela. At the direction of #SOUTHCOM, U.S. military forces are supporting @StateDept-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026. @The24MEU @USMC @USNavy @JTF_Bravo @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

RIMPAC 2026 brings together 30 nations for realistic multinational training to strengthen maritime security, improve combined readiness, and build partnerships. @USPACOM @USMC @MCB_Hawaii

Peruvian Marines conduct a live-fire exercise with guidance from U.S. Marines during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 30, 2026. #RIMPAC2026 #USMarines #PeruvianMarines

Venezuela earthquake relief: “Americans do it because this is what we came in to do. We create a military with one purpose: to fight and win. But when that same military can respond to a crisis like this, we see the best of the American people.” Video message from #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan and Chargé d’Affaires John M. Barrett yesterday in Venezuela. During an operational visit to the country, Donovan and Barrett met with U.S. service members who are providing crucial, life-saving support to @StateDept-led U.S. government relief operations. @DeptofWar @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24 and a U.S. Soldier with @JTF_Bravo offload supplies from the bed of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during a supply transfer at the Port of La Guaira, Venezuela, July 4, 2026. At the direction of #SOUTHCOM, U.S. military forces are supporting @StateDept-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026. @DeptofWar @The24MEU @USMC @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24 and U.S. Airmen with the Contingency Response Element work with Venezuelan air traffic controllers at Simón Bolivar International Airport, Venezuela, July 1, 2026. Their assistance in managing tower and ground operations has helped clear logistical bottlenecks, ensuring that vital supplies, heavy equipment, and relief personnel reach the front lines. At the direction of #SOUTHCOM, U.S. military forces are supporting @StateDept-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026. @DeptofWar @The24MEU @USMC @usairforce @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

Supporting @StateDept-led earthquake relief, the joint response delivered critical supplies to affected communities while working alongside local counterparts to support humanitarian assistance. @Southcom #MARFORSOUTH #HumanitarianAssistance

U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24, U.S. Soldiers, and Venezuelan partners deliver humanitarian aid during Operation Deliver Aid in La Guaira, Venezuela, on July 3, 2026, following the June 24 earthquakes. @The24MEU @JTF_Bravo #JointForce

For 250 years, Marines have defended the freedoms secured by our Nation's founders. This Independence Day, MARFORSOUTH honors that legacy by remaining forward, ready, and strengthening partnerships across the Western Hemisphere in support of @Southcom and our Nation's defense.

From the air to the ground: The @USMC answers the call. U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24 have played a vital role in U.S. military support to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela. They have provided key airlift operations, direct support to search and rescue teams, and on-the-ground logistics to get assistance to the communities in most need. At the direction of #SOUTHCOM, U.S. military forces are supporting @StateDept-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026. @DeptofWar @The24MEU @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

Working with our partners to coordinate earthquake assistance: #SOUTHCOM’s Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard and Chargé d’Affaires John M. Barrett are working with the Venezuelan people and international responders to synchronize relief efforts, ensuring help reaches the hardest-hit communities in Venezuela. At the direction of SOUTHCOM, U.S. military forces are supporting @StateDept-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026. @DeptofWar @The24MEU @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

@The24MEU The joint and interagency response delivered critical supplies to affected communities following the June 24 earthquakes. @Southcom @USMC

U.S. Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, and Disaster Assistance Response Team members prepare and transport disaster relief supplies during a resupply convoy in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 30, 2026. @The24MEU #MARFORSOUTH #HumanitarianAssistance #JointForce

When it matters most. Reconnaissance @marines with #lcf24 conduct search and rescue missions in Venezuela. The @deptofwar and @southcom are in support of @statedept - led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation.

A @USMC MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, takes off from Aeropuerto Internacional Simón Bolívar de Maiquetía, Venezuela, June 28, 2026, to support earthquake relief efforts. #SOUTHCOM is supporting @StateDept-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026. @DeptofWar @The24MEU @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

Sustaining a 24/7 lifeline to earthquake-damaged communities. Day and night, the @DeptofWar is accelerating the delivery of vital earthquake assistance to the front lines in Venezuela where help is needed most. U.S. military aircrews are powering an air bridge that is providing critical support to @StateDept-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. @usairforce @USMC @USArmy @JTF_Bravo @The24MEU @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

@The24MEU The mission supported @StateDept-led earthquake relief by assisting local responders and helping save lives through coordinated humanitarian assistance. @Southcom @USMC

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, Littoral Combat Force-24, conduct search and rescue operations in La Guaira, Venezuela, on June 28, 2026. @The24MEU #MARFORSOUTH #HumanitarianAssistance #LCF24

@MCASCPPA @2nd_MAW The deployment supported @StateDept-led disaster assistance following the Venezuela earthquakes and demonstrated rapid humanitarian response capabilities. @USMC @Southcom

U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24 and supporting units load personnel and equipment aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules at @MCASCPPA, on June 27, 2026. @2nd_MAW #MARFORSOUTH #HumanitarianAssistance #LCF24