U.S. Southern Command
@Southcom
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Official account of SOUTHCOM. Oversees U.S. military activities in Latin America & Caribbean. RTs, follows & likes ≠ endorsement.
Miami, Florida
Joined January 2009
Strengthening regional security: Argentina has received the first six F-16 fighter jets they acquired from Denmark that will modernize their air defense capabilities and deepen defense cooperation with the United States and NATO partners. The U.S. is supporting Argentina's F-16
Los F-16 ya están en la Argentina! Un orgullo celebrar la llegada de los seis primeros F-16 adquiridos a Dinamarca—un hito histórico para la @FuerzaAerea_Arg y una señal clara del momento excepcional que viven nuestras relaciones. Esta asociación fortalece la seguridad regional,
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Llegan a Argentina los primeros aviones F-16 con apoyo de Estados Unidos https://t.co/9ifcLf4gQS
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A look at U.S. military forces deployed to the Caribbean in support of #OpSouthernSpear. U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of #OpSouthernSpear, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and @POTUS' priorities to disrupt illicit drug
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U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of #OpSouthernSpear, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and @POTUS' priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland.
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¡Comprometidos con la seguridad! @policiadepanama realizó un ejercicio conjunto con nuestra embajada y las Fuerzas Especiales del @USArmy. Estas prácticas fortalecen la cooperación bilateral y mejoran nuestra respuesta conjunta ante emergencias. 🇺🇸🇵🇦
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📍Puerto Rico #marines with Lima Company, BLT 3/6, 22nd MEU(SOC), conduct a high explosives range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 2, 2025 @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar
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📍Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico #marines #EOD with #CLB26, #22ndMEUSOC, conduct a live-fire range on Oct. 30, 2025. @USMC📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar
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U.S. Marines with @22nd_MEU conduct a military freefall into Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of #OpSouthernSpear. @SecWar | @DeptofWar | @USMC
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📍Puerto Rico #marines with CLB 26 and BLT 3/6, 22nd MEU(SOC), conduct a breaching range on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 1, 2025. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar
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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
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For almost 30 years, the @Missouri_NG has proudly worked with Panama through the @DeptofWar National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program. From force protection, engineering & disaster response, to countering CBRNE threats, cyber defense & critical infrastructure protection,
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A @USNavy Sailor, assigned to the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, signals the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier II aircraft to take off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship @USSIwoJima (LHD 7) during flight operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea. U.S.
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📍PR #marines with #MSPF, #22ndMEUSOC, conduct a military freefall. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of @Southcom mission, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and @POTUS priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. @USMC📸
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On Dec. 4, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in international waters operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization. Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was carrying illicit narcotics and
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Marines with 2nd LAR and Panamanian security forces conduct medical evacuation training at Base Aeronaval Cristóbal Colón in Panama on Dec. 2. #USMC #SOUTHCOM #Panama #MedicalEvacuation #Marines
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U.S. Marines with @22nd_MEU engage targets during a deck shoot aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway in the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 22, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of #OpSouthernSpear. @USMC | @SecWar |
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📍Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico #marines with #22ndMEUSOC, conduct a recon and surveillance exercise. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the @Southcom mission, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and @POTUS priorities to protect the homeland. @USMC 📸
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U.S. Marines with @22nd_MEU disembark the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, to conduct 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare boat operations while in the Caribbean Sea. U.S. military forces are deployed to the
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