U.S. Southern Command

U.S Marines assigned to the Headquarters Battery, 10th Marine Regiment, and Panamanian personnel with Servicio Nacional Aeronaval conduct a Live Fire Exercise in Colon, Panama, June 30, 2026. The exercise provided opportunities to refine marksmanship and develop hands-on experience with the M-240 light machine gun. The U.S. and Panama share a close security partnership focused on confronting shared threats, safeguarding the Panama Canal, and ensuring regional stability and security. #SOUTHCOM @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @USEmbPAN @USAenEspanol @DeptofWar @aeronavalpanama @SPIPanama @senafrontpanama

Strengthening security through medical readiness: During the recent Chilean-hosted Exercise #Salitre2026, the @usairforce medical teams conducted combat casualty and aeromedical evacuation training with counterparts from air forces across the Americas. By training together before a real-world contingency, U.S. and partner air force medical teams strengthened the relationships, interoperability, and combined readiness needed to rapidly deliver lifesaving care during future multinational operations. @AFSOUTH @DeptofWar @EmbajadaEEUUcl @USAenEspanol @USAemPortugues

We can reach you: The U.S. military remains unwavering in its mission to impose total systemic friction on illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere and defend our homeland. @DeptofWar @SecWar @The24MEU @USMC @USNavy @USAenEspanol

#StrengtheningPartnerships with Paraguay!

U.S. and Panamanian forces train for jungle combat: U.S. service members and Panamanian partners cross the finish line of the green mile training event during the Jungle Operations Training Course-Panama, at Aeronaval Base Cristóbal Colón, Panamá, July 2, 2026. The event tested participants’ endurance, teamwork, and ability to move equipment through physically demanding jungle terrain under stressful conditions. The jungle training is a critical component of broader efforts to ensure the security of the Western Hemisphere and deepen the U.S.-Panama partnership. #SOUTHCOM @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @USArmyWHC @USEmbPAN @USAenEspanol @DeptofWar @aeronavalpanama @SPIPanama @senafrontpanama

Making jungle warriors: U.S. service members and Panamanian security force personnel recently trained together in the Jungle Operations Training Course-Panama, exchanging survival skills, refining patrol tactics, and strengthening capabilities to function as a combined force. The course — re-launched in 2025 after a nearly two-decade hiatus — ensures that U.S. and partner nation forces can survive, fight and win in the jungle domain. The course is one of multiple U.S.-Panamanian security engagements that are strengthening regional security against shared threats and ensuring the protection of the Panama Canal. #SOUTHCOM @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @USArmyWHC @USEmbPAN @USAenEspanol @DeptofWar @SECWAR @aeronavalpanama @SPIPanama @senafrontpanama

Racing the clock and clearing bottlenecks to help save lives in Venezuela: Since mobilizing to Simón Bolívar International Airport in the aftermath of the earthquakes, the @usairforce Contingency Response Element (CRE) has been vital in accelerating the flow of critical relief through the airport and to the frontlines. The CRE has assisted air traffic control operations, airfield management and cargo handling — working shoulder-to-shoulder with Venezuelan aviation officials and international response teams to maximize the impact of this critical lifeline. At the direction of #SOUTHCOM, the U.S. military is supporting @StateDept-led U.S. government relief operations following the June 24 earthquakes. @DeptofWar @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

Diez aviones con suministros esenciales ya llegaron por parte de nuestros compatriotas en Puerto Rico con el apoyo de @SOUTHCOM para las familias afectadas por los sismos. Bajo el liderazgo de @POTUS y la coordinación del @StateDept, la respuesta humanitaria de EE.UU. en Venezuela continúa con rapidez y a una escala sin precedentes. Seguimos con Venezuela. @gobiernodepr @deptestadopr @iamCARITAS

Our Americas Counter Cartel Coalition partners in Ecuador are at the forefront in the fight against narco-terrorists and cartels. Together with our partners in the region, we are disrupting narco-terrorist networks to ensure a safer Western Hemisphere for our citizens. @USembassyEC

#StrongerTogether: The most effective way to defeat the threat of narco-terrorism is through shared responsibility and collaboration among regional partners.

“The legendary @USArmy jungle training has returned to Panama…” lineofdeparture.army.mil/Journals/Infan…

Last week, Joint Task Force-Bravo helped the community of Ngabe-Bugle Comarca, Panama, in their quest to build a bridge over the Cricamola River to secure a safe daily commute in an area prone to frequent flash flooding. The @JTF_Bravo helicopter conducted a sling load operation to move supplies critical bridge construction. #SOUTHCOM #PANAMAX26 @DeptofWar @USAenEspanol

COOPERACIÓN OPERATIVA ECUADOR-ESTADOS UNIDOS FORTALECE LA SEGURIDAD EN LA FRONTERA NORTE #Esmeraldas | Las Fuerzas Armadas, a través de la Armada del Ecuador, continuaron la agenda de trabajo con el señor Comandante del Comando Sur de los Estados Unidos y el señor Comandante General de la Armada, desarrollando una jornada de intercambio profesional orientada al fortalecimiento de las capacidades operativas en la frontera norte. Durante la actividad, las autoridades conocieron de primera mano la planificación y ejecución de las operaciones que desarrolla la Armada del Ecuador en la jurisdicción, así como las capacidades de las unidades fluviales y del personal desplegado para enfrentar las amenazas que afectan a la seguridad en esta zona del país. La jornada incluyó un recorrido por las instalaciones operativas y el muelle del Batallón de Infantería de Marina N.° 11 "San Lorenzo", donde se expusieron los medios empleados para el control de los espacios acuáticos y el trabajo conjunto que se ejecuta en el marco de la cooperación entre ambas instituciones. Estas acciones reafirman el compromiso de la Armada del Ecuador con el fortalecimiento de la cooperación internacional, el intercambio de experiencias y el desarrollo de capacidades que contribuyen a la seguridad, la protección de los espacios acuáticos y la defensa de la soberanía nacional. #YoSoyNaval #SiempreARumbo @FFAAECUADOR @DefensaEc

📹 ECUADOR Y ESTADOS UNIDOS GOLPEAN LAS RUTAS DEL CRIMEN 💪 ➡️ Conoce cómo ambos países se unen para perseguir al crimen organizado, bloquear sus corredores y reforzar el control de la frontera norte. Las mafias tienen menos espacio para esconderse y operar.

U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24 and partners deliver relief supplies in La Guaira, Venezuela, July 11, 2026. @Southcom @USMC @The24MEU

Venezuela earthquake relief: Showcasing unique versatility, @DeptofWar’s vertical-lift and rotary-wing aircraft provided critical, life-saving airlift support throughout the relief operations. These aircrews proved indispensable, rapidly deploying emergency responders into hard-hit areas and transporting vital assistance directly to the frontlines. At the direction of #SOUTHCOM, the U.S. military is supporting @StateDept-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating June 24 earthquakes. @The24MEU @USMC @USNavy @USArmy @JTF_Bravo @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

🚨 MASSIVE DRUG BUST IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC 🚨 A record-setting maritime interdiction just took down 3,748 kilograms of cocaine destined for African and European markets. Here is how seamless international teamwork dismantled a high-stakes trafficking operation: 🚢 The Target: The fishing vessel "Ana Beatriz," heading from Brazil toward West Africa. 🎯 The Intel: JIATF-S provided critical intelligence tracking the vessel after a suspected narcotics onload. ⚡ The Takedown: Operating hundreds of miles offshore, the Brazilian Navy and Brazilian Federal Police executed a flawless interception and boarding. ⚖️ The Result: Over 100 heavily wrapped bales of cocaine were found in plain sight in the vessel's hold. 4 crew members were arrested and face international trafficking charges. This massive operational milestone proves that illicit networks have nowhere to hide when the international community unites. Huge recognition to the coalition that executed this with exceptional precision: 🇺🇸 JIATF-S, DEA, AFRICOM 🇧🇷 Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil) & Federal Police (Polícia Federal) 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇪🇺 Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre Narcotics - MAOC N Operating across 42 million square miles, JIATF-S continues to lead the charge in regional detection and monitoring to secure the Western Hemisphere. Together, we are disrupting global trafficking networks. #JIATFS #Brazil #SOUTHCOM #CounterNarcotics #MaritimeSecurity #SouthAtlantic #GlobalPartnerships #NationalSecurity