Official account of SOUTHCOM. Oversees U.S. military activities in Latin America & Caribbean. RTs, follows & likes ≠ endorsement.
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🚨 WATCH P-3 Leads High-Speed Pursuit: Marijuana Seized, Ecuadorian Smugglers Arrested 🚨
A Jacksonville P-3, on routine patrol in the Caribbean Sea’s source and transit zone, detected a fast-moving vessel on June 11. The crew visually identified a 3-engine Ecuadorian-style go-fast boat loaded with fuel barrels and large packages. The position and details were quickly relayed to Joint Interagency Task Force South and the USCG.
USCG assets—including a helicopter and Over-the-Horizon vessels—responded rapidly. After an overflight, the suspect vessel stopped, allowing USCG teams to gain positive control.
Result: 3,960 pounds of marijuana seized and 2 Ecuadorian suspects detained.
Outstanding teamwork and coordination between NASOC-JAX, JIATF-S, and the USCG! #ProtectingAmerica #CounterNarcotics
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On target 🎯💥
From the flight deck of USS Nimitz (CVN 68), F/A-18E Super Hornets attached to the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137, release MK12/BLU-111 aircraft bombs on simulated targets during an air power demonstration over the Gulf of America.
U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.
📸 1️⃣ 3️⃣ MC2 Peter McHaddad
📸 2️⃣ LT Joshua “Cheesy” McGarvey
📸 4️⃣ LT Will "Simple Will" Shortal
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Regional teamwork on display during this week's World Cup matches! ⚽️🌎
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The #SOUTHCOM Army Element kicked off their birthday celebration this morning the right way. 💪🏋️♂️ @USArmy @DeptofWar
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Jun 15
U.S. Marines with @The24MEU participate in takeoff and landing procedures and air-to-air refueling with a @USMC KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 253, over the Caribbean Sea.
U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of #OpSouthernSpear, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.
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Jun 14
United in Security. Together in the Game.
Celebrating every victory with our democratic partners across the hemisphere—and cheering on every one of our #SOUTHCOM partners! ⚽🌎🤝
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Jun 13
As a part of the #StatePartnershipProgram @arkansasguard donated equipment to #Guatemala on May 28, 2026. Arkansas and Guatemala became partners in 2002 and have enjoyed a long, rich history of military and cultural exchanges that is a testament to the U.S. commitment to build enduring relationships that improve interoperability and readiness of U.S. and partner forces to meet emerging challenges. #StrengtheningPartnerships @usembassyguate @189AW @WHAAsstSecty @USAenEspanol
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Jun 13
“We extend our gratitude to the Venezuelan security forces for their support to the successful joint operation against a Tren de Aragua compound that resulted in the death of the narco-terrorist organization’s leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias “Niño Guerrero.” Guerrero was a wanted fugitive charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with ordering, directing, and facilitating acts of terrorism and violence in the United States.” - #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan
Earlier this week, the @DeptofWar — in full collaboration with Venezuelan security forces — conducted a kinetic strike on a Tren de Aragua (TdA) compound in Venezuela. TdA founder & leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, aka “Niño Guerrero,” was confirmed killed during the strike.
The operation underscores the shared U.S. and Venezuelan commitment to take the fight to narco-terrorists and deny them any safe haven in our hemisphere. We will continue to work closely with security partners, like Venezuela — and counties in the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) partners — to take the fight to our enemies.
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Jun 12
U.S. Partners and the Servicio Nacional de Fronteras conducted a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear assessment during a 20-day exercise in Panama City, Panama. The 20-day exchange strengthened bilateral security cooperation with Panamanian partners, informed future capability development efforts, and reinforced partnerships that support shared security objectives and operational readiness. #StrengtheningPartnerships @USEmbPAN @senafrontpanama @WHAAsstSecty @USAenEspanol
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Another example of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition at work. Together, we are applying total systemic friction on the cartels.
🚨SUCCESS ON THE HIGH SEAS! 🚨
#JIATFS, @DeptofWar, @Southcom and @aeronavalpanama applied total systemic friction to cartels in the Caribbean! After a high-speed pursuit, warning shots, & a sinking Go-Fast, partners recovered 783 Kg of cocaine & detained 4 smugglers. 🛡️🚢
#SOUTHCOM #JIATFS #CounterNarcotics #Partnerships #NationalSecurity #HomelandDefense
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U.S. Southern Command retweeted
Tiltrotors on Deck
📍Puerto Rico
@marines with #Icf24, #vmm365, offload #mvv22b Ospreys after arriving to Puerto Rico.
U.S. military forces are deployed to the @Southcom area in support of
#operationsouthernspear, @DeptofWar
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Jun 11
Power Projection and Continuous Presence:
The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group conducted an air power demonstration over the Gulf of America today, highlighting the mobile naval air power projection and forward operational presence that only a Nimitz-class carrier can provide.
No other weapons system possesses the responsiveness, endurance, multi-dimensional might, inherent battlespace awareness, and command and control capabilities of a carrier strike group and its embarked air wing.
@deptofwar @USNavy @USNAVSO_4THFLT @WHAAsstSecty @USAenEspanol
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#StrengtheningPartnerships with Argentina! 🇺🇸🤝🇦🇷
El Ministro @TGCarlosPresti participó del cierre de DAGA ATLÁNTICA 2026 🇦🇷🇺🇸, un hito para la Defensa Nacional que fortalece la cooperación estratégica entre Argentina y Estados Unidos y que se convirtió en el primer ejercicio de Fuerzas de Operaciones Especiales (FOE) conjunto y combinado realizado en el país bajo comando y control nacional. Lo acompañaron los Ministros @pabloquirno, @fedesturze y @Mariolugones_ar, el @USAmbassadorARG Peter Lamelas y los Jefes de nuestras Fuerzas Armadas.
En el Campo Militar de la Guarnición Militar Córdoba presenciaron un adiestramiento de alta exigencia que integró medios terrestres, aéreos y tropas especiales del @Ejercito_Arg, la @Armada_Arg y la @fuerzaaerea_arg junto al Special Operations Command South (@SOCSOUTH), bajo la coordinación del Comando Conjunto de Operaciones Especiales de @EMCFFAA_Arg.
Durante 42 días, las FOE argentinas y estadounidenses planificaron y ejecutaron operaciones de manera integrada para potenciar la interoperabilidad, el alistamiento y la capacidad de actuar coordinadamente frente a escenarios complejos. DAGA ATLÁNTICA reafirma que el trabajo conjunto con países aliados y potencias militares permite que nuestras Fuerzas Armadas se exijan al máximo nivel, consoliden la conjuntez y continúen construyendo una defensa más moderna, profesional y preparada para servir a la Patria y proteger a todos los argentinos.
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U.S. Southern Command retweeted
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U.S. Marines with @The24MEU conduct long-range fast-rope insertions from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter in the Caribbean.
This training sharpens Marines’ air-ground capabilities in support of Operation Southern Spear.
📸 by U.S. Marine Corps
@USMC @DeptofWar @Southcom
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U.S. Southern Command retweeted
U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24 conduct quick reaction force and aviation rehearsals at Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, on May 23, 2026.
@The24MEU #OperationSouthernSpear #MARFORSOUTH #LCF24
ALT A Marine approaches a MV-22B Osprey with its rear ramp lowered during aviation operations on a tropical airfield.
ALT A Marine stands beneath a MV-22B Osprey as the aircraft prepares for operations on an airfield in the Caribbean.
ALT Marines establish security positions and prepare equipment beside MV-22B Ospreys during expeditionary training.
ALT Marines receive a mission brief on an airfield before conducting aviation and ground operations with MV-22B Ospreys.
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U.S. Marines with @The24MEU conduct a long range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), LCF-24, at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026.
U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of #OpSouthernSpear, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.
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