The Denton Program delivered a shipment of emergency equipment, including a fire truck and firefighting gear, to boost response capacity in rural southwest Dominican Republic. This support now benefits 300,000+ residents and reflects our shared commitment to safer communities.

In support of #OpSouthernSpear, @usairforce B-52H crews from @TeamMinot completed a long-range bomber air demo in the @Southcom AOR, Dec 3. Joined by @USMC F-35B fighter jets, these operations enhance joint-capabilities to deter and respond to regional threats. @AFGlobalStrike

AFSOUTH welcomed USSF Gen. Shawn N. Bratton for discussions focused on expanding space integration, enhancing regional partnerships, and driving joint mission success. Strong teamwork strengthens the hemisphere.

612th Air Operations Center personnel received a special call from @SecWar Pete Hegseth, who thanked the team for their dedication to mission and their vital 24/7 support to operations in the @Southcom region. Their commitment helps keep the Western Hemisphere safe and secure.

.@usairforce B-52H long-range bombers from @TeamMinot conducted a Bomber Attack Demo in the Caribbean Sea in support of Operation Southern Spear, bringing Hemispheric security & stability, Nov 24. During the mission, USAF integrated with fighter jets & trained on rapid mobility.

Leadership at the front. CJCS Gen. Dan Caine and SEAC David Isom meet with troops in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, emphasizing mission execution and readiness supporting @Southcom operations. @thejointstaff

Security through airpower, B-52 crews from @TeamMinot conducted a bomber attack demo in the @Southcom AOR with help from @MacDill_AFB KC-135s & joint service fighters, Nov 20. Operation Southern Spear support showcases our vow to deter illicit drug networks & defend the homeland.

Delivering #PeaceThroughStrength with the @CVN78_GRFord Carrier Strike Group in the @Southcom area of responsibility, an @AFGlobalStrike B-52H Stratofortress recently teamed with @USNavy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets for a joint, long-range bomber demonstration.

President Trump ordered action — and the Department of War is delivering. Today, I’m announcing Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR. Led by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and @SOUTHCOM, this mission defends our Homeland, removes narco-terrorists from our Hemisphere, and secures our

.@TeamMinot B-52s navigate the @Southcom AOR & conduct aerial refueling with a @MacDill_AFB KC-135, Nov 6. @US_STRATCOM units routinely conduct global operations in coordination with other combatant commands, services & participating US govt agencies to defend the US & its Allies

USAF B-52Hs conducted a demonstration mission Oct. 15, 2025, in the USSOUTHCOM AOR demonstrating the U.S. commitment to proactively deter adversary threats, enhance crew training, and ensure the global force readiness necessary to respond to any contingency or challenge.

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In August alone, our engagements and training with partners in Latin America and the Caribbean have taken our service members to the mountains of Chile, the skies over Colombia, Ilopango in El Salvador, and the jungles of Panama -- just a glimpse of our year-round efforts to

Members from the 71st Rescue Squadron conducted an airdrop with #USAF Pararescuemen as part of exercise Relámpago de los Andes in Coveñas, Colombia. Keep an eye out for more content highlighting our partnership with the Colombian Aerospace Force! #RDLA25 @Southcom

Yesterday marked a powerful display of international unity and readiness as the Colombian Air Force, in partnership with the United States Air Force, kicked off Relámpago de los Andes 2025, a Colombian-led, joint exercise in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

U.S. and Panama in action: @aeronavalpanama and @usairforce Airmen assigned to @AFSOUTH and the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron share knowledge during training in Panama, July 14. The United States and Panama have a longstanding security relationship, built on mutual

✅Mission complete in Suriname! Through #AMISTAD2025, US Air Force active-duty and reserve medical professionals partnered with regional allies to sharpen critical readiness skills while delivering real-world care to communities in need. Video by TSgt Elora McCutcheon @Southcom

Take us back to the roar of the engines and the energy of the crowd! 🇨🇴 F-AIR Colombia 2025 was a weekend of speed, teamwork and memorable connections! Grateful to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Colombian partners in the skies and on the ground. https://t.co/LkqT9EBxGA

¡Estados Unidos y los F-16 presentes en la F-AIR 2025! ✈️ Nuestro Encargado de Negocios, John McNamara, y una delegación de empresas estadounidenses líderes de la industria aeronáutica y aeroespacial, participaron en la @FAIRCOL para fortalecer la cooperación con Colombia en

Who are we? What do we do? Detect, monitor, & facilitate interdiction of illicit trafficking on sea and air. @jiatfs w/ 13 U.S. Partners & 20 International partners. @AFSOUTH Det 2 along w/ 2d Audiovisual Squadron & 1st Combat Camera Squadron worked to highlight the mission.