U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) / X

U.S. Southern Command

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U.S. Southern Command

@Southcom

Official account of SOUTHCOM. Oversees U.S. military activities in Latin America & Caribbean. RTs, follows & likes ≠ endorsement.

Miami, Florida

Joined January 2009

U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
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As a member of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, Mexico works closely with #SOUTHCOM to disrupt cartels and narco-terrorist networks, strengthening security throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Joint Interagency Task Force South
@jiatfs
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🚁 Swift takedown at sea! #JIATFS tracked a Go-Fast boat and passed the intel to Mexico. Mexican Marines dropped from a helicopter 350NM off Acapulco, securing 826kg of cocaine and detaining 5 smugglers. Great work by #ArmadaDeMexico! 🇺🇸🤝🇲🇽 @Southcom @DeptofWar @SEMAR_mx
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
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.@USMC UH-1Y Venom assigned to @The24MEU prepares to land aboard San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) during a Maritime Interdiction Operation Full Mission Profile rehearsal while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 25, 2026.
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U.S. Southern Command reposted
U.S. Marines
@USMC
Jun 9
#Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in quick reaction force rehearsals on Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico. U.S. Military forces are deployed to the U.S. @Southcom area of responsibility in support of operation SOUTHERN SPEAR,
$U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, hold security during quick reaction force rehearsals on Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 23, 2026. U.S. Military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern command area of responsibility in support of operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
$A U.S. Marine Corps platoon commander with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, directs operations during quick reaction force rehearsals on Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 23, 2026. U.S. Military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern command area of responsibility in support of operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
$U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, move to board an MV-22B Osprey as part of quick reaction force rehearsals on Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico, May 23, 2026. U.S. Military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern command area of responsibility in support of operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
Jun 9
#StrengtheningPartnerships. Together, we are targeting narco-terrorism and cartel networks to reinforce security across the Western Hemisphere
U.S. Embassy Panama
@USEmbPAN
Jun 9
.@StateINL trabajó con @aeronavalpanama y @CBPAMO para completar una capacitación de dos semanas sobre Interdicción Marítima. El programa graduó a 24 participantes de Aeronaval, incluidos 8 especialistas en Operaciones Especiales en Botes, aumentando la capacidad de Panamá para
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U.S. Southern Command reposted
U.S. Marines
@USMC
Jun 9
#Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit take part in a touch and go exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico. U.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. @Southcom area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and
$A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, takes notes after an MV-22B Osprey touch and go exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico,\u202FMay 28, 2026.\u202FU.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
$A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, prepares to land during a touch and go exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico,\u202FMay 28, 2026.\u202FU.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
$U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, conducts a radio check with an MV-22B Osprey at Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico,\u202FMay 28, 2026.\u202FU.S. military forces are deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president\u2019s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.\u202F(U.S. Marine Corps photo)\n\n$
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
Jun 9
As a key member of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, #Guatemala continues to work alongside #SOUTHCOM to disrupt cartels and narco-terrorist networks, strengthening security throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Joint Interagency Task Force South
@jiatfs
Jun 8
🌊💪 INTERCEPTED! #JIATFS tracked a cocaine-laden Go-Fast vessel from Colombia, coordinated with #Guatemala, who seized 937 kg of drugs, & arrested 2 traffickers 41nm off Puerto Quetzal. Partnership across 42 million sq miles = results! 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇹 #JIATFS #Guatemala
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
Jun 8
#StrengtheningPartnerships with Honduras!
SOCSOUTH
@SOCSOUTH
Jun 8
📍🇭🇳 Green Berets assigned to 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) trained with Honduras’ Primer Batallón de Fuerzas Especiales during a comprehensive Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET), sharpening critical skills from Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and communications
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
Jun 8
Last week, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan concluded a productive visit to #Guatemala, where he met with President Bernardo Arévalo and senior government leaders to discuss strengthening the U.S.-Guatemala defense partnership and expanding collaborative efforts to
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
Jun 8
The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition is delivering results, applying systemic pressure to disrupt cartels and narco-terrorists across the Western Hemisphere.
Joint Interagency Task Force South
@jiatfs
Jun 8
#JIATFS, in coordination with the Peruvian Navy, detected cocaine-contaminated cargo on the container ship Del Monte Harvester. Peruvian authorities seized 906.95 kg of cocaine in Paita. We apply total systemic friction to disrupt narco-terrorist networks & protect the homeland.
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U.S. Southern Command reposted
II MEF
@iimefmarines
Jun 8
U.S. Marines and Sailors aboard the USS Fort Lauderdale complete deck landing drills for UH-1Y Venom aircrew. @The24MEU maintains the highest level of tactical proficiency in support Operation Southern Spear. 📸 by U.S. Marine Corps @USMC @DeptofWar @Southcom
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U.S. Southern Command reposted
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South
@MARFORSOUTH
Jun 8
U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24 conducted a long-range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026. @The24MEU #OperationSouthernSpear #MARFORSOUTH #LCF24
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U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
Jun 8
A @USMC MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), @The24MEU, takes off during a touch and go exercise on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, May 28, 2026.
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U.S. Southern Command reposted
24th Marine Expeditionary Unit
@The24MEU
Jun 6
Army Wings, Navy Seas 📍Caribbean Sea @USNavy Sailors with #fortlauderdale and @USArmy Soldiers with @jtfbravo conduct deck landing qualifications. U.S. military forces are deployed to the @Southcom area in support of #operationsouthernspear, @DeptofWar
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