U.S. Southern Command

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, @22nd_MEU, patrol from a Light Armored Vehicle during maneuver and patrol training at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 20, 2026. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by @DeptofWar, and @POTUS’ priority to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. @22nd_meu @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT @AFSOUTH @usairforce

U.S. military forces in the Caribbean stand ready to defend the homeland. The elite warriors of Joint Task Force Southern Spear operating in the region continue demonstrating the nation’s commitment to security in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by @DeptofWar, and @POTUS’ priority to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. @22nd_meu @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT @AFSOUTH @usairforce

📍Caribbean Sea U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircrafts with VMM-263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU (SOC), conduct flight operations from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway, March 23, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) operate CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters from the USS San Antonio while underway in the Caribbean Sea. 📸by U.S. Marine Corps @USMC @DeptofWar @22nd_MEU @Southcom

Dominance across the sea, land, and air domains: The warriors of Joint Task Force Southern Spear are on watch in the Caribbean ready to support Department of War efforts against drug cartels and narcoterrorist networks. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by @DeptofWar, and @POTUS’ priority to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. @SecWar @22nd_MEU

Strengthening bonds, securing our seas! 🌊🚤 JIATF-S salutes our Costa Rican partners for their swift action in a recent operation. A surface asset successfully intercepted a go-fast vessel, leading to 4 detainees & seizure of 42 bales of cocaine! 🇨🇷💪 #CounterDrugOps #CostaRica

Western Hemisphere partnership and readiness: A Chilean Air Force KC-135 provides in-flight refueling for two @usairforce F-35 Lighting II aircraft near Chile. The fighters are part of a demonstration team in Chile for the FIDAE air and space show in Santiago from April 7 - 12. We are united with our partners to ensure security and stability in the region. @FACh_Chile @WHAAsstSecty @deptofwar @SecWar @EmbajadaEEUUcl @USAmbCL

Histórico:  #FACH realizó exitoso reabastecimiento en vuelo a aeronaves F-35 de la USAF, empleando un KC-135 en espacio aéreo internacional. La operación evidencia interoperabilidad y alto nivel de preparación de los aviadores militares.

U.S. Marines with LAR Company, BLT 3/6, @22nd_MEU conduct an unknown distance live-fire range at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, March 24, 2026. #USMC #22ndMEU #Readiness

📍Caribbean Sea U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircrafts with VMM-263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct flight operations from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway, March 20, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

A symphony of precision and skill: Every day in the Caribbean, our Navy-Marine Corps team conducts seamless, precision-driven operations to maintain dominance across the sea, air, and land domains. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by @DeptofWar, and @POTUS’ priority to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT

We own the night. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by @DeptofWar, and @POTUS’ priority to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. @22nd_meu @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT @AFSOUTH @usairforce

Strengthening the U.S.-Panama partnership: U.S. Soldiers assigned to @JTF_Bravo conduct medical evacuation training at Panamá Pacífico International Airport, Panamá, March 19, 2026. The training included transporting simulated casualties, practicing evasive maneuvers, and other situational medical scenarios. The U.S.-Panamanian security partnership is strengthening regional security against shared threats and ensuring the protection of the Panama Canal. #SOUTHCOM @USArmyWHC @USArmy @USEmbPAN @USAenEspanol @DeptofWar @aeronavalpanama @SPIPanama @senafrontpanama

U.S. Army South hosted the CAA Specialized Conference at @WestPoint_USMA, March 22-27. Leaders from 19 nations united to counter transnational crime & enhance regional security. 🤝 @USArmy @Southcom #ArmySouth

This week, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan concluded a productive visit to Panama, where he met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and senior government leaders to discuss strengthening the U.S.-Panama security partnership and advancing regional stability. @USEmbPan @DeptofWar

📍 Ilopango, El Salvador 🇸🇻 U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) train alongside El Salvador’s Comando Especial Antiterrorista (CEAT), sharpening marksmanship and reinforcing the fundamentals that drive precision and mission success. #SOF #Partnerships #Readiness #FuerzasComando 📸 U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Gonzalez

📍Caribbean Sea A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, with VMM-263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU (SOC), conducts flight operations, aboard USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway, March 11, 2026. @USMC📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

#Readiness and precision: A U.S. Marine with India Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, @22nd_MEU, fast ropes aboard USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) in the Caribbean Sea, March 25, 2026. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by @DeptofWar, and @POTUS’ priority to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT

U.S. Marines and Colombian naval forces participate in a commemoration ceremony during U.S.-Colombia Maritime Staff Talks at Cartagena, Colombia, March 26, 2026. #MARFORSOUTH #PartnerForces #Readiness dvidshub.net/news/561560/us…