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Could the LCS fleet be getting a new mission?
A provision in the FY23 defense bill calls on U.S. Southern Command to study the feasibility of permanently assigning LCSs to the combatant command.
SOUTHCOM boss seeks to strengthen military ties in region
While the politics between the U.S. and South American nations might not be what “we would want .... the military relationships are really strong."
Ex-State Dept. employee sentenced for embezzling $150k in travel funds for SOUTHCOM events
Roudy Pierre-Louis, 49, a Haitian citizen, was working at the Embassy of Haiti for the State Department from 2015 to 2018 when he embezzled travel funds for Defense and State Department employees headed to SOUTHCOM totaling more than $150,000.
USS Arlington arrives in Haiti to support disaster relief
The Arlington left its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia on Aug. 17 with Fleet Surgical Team 2 aboard to help provide victims of the natural disaster advanced medical capabilities.
By Diana Stancy
US military provides assistance to Haiti following earthquake, tropical storm
U.S. Southern Command has established Joint Task Force-Haiti to conduct U.S. military operations in support of the USAID-led foreign disaster assistance mission.
By Diana Stancy
Pentagon announces nominees for 3 combatant commands
Two women are positioned to take over TRANSCOM and SOUTHCOM, doubling the number of female combatant commanders in DoD history.
By Aaron Mehta
US military prepares disaster response as Central America faces back-to-back hurricanes
Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo prepares to respond to Hurricane Iota after 10 days of providing disaster relief for Hurricane Eta.
By Harm Venhuizen
SOUTHCOM task force saves lives in Panama, Honduras after Hurricane Eta
The nearly 600 members of Joint Task Force-Bravo are participating in rescue operations in the wake of Hurricane Eta's devastating floodwaters.
By Harm Venhuizen
Navy conducts freedom of navigation operations off Venezuelan coast
It's at least the third such operation this year challenging Venezuela's maritime claims.
US commands support partner nations’ COVID-19 relief efforts
The military has spent millions assisting with COVID-19 relief efforts in countries including Iraq, Syria, Ghana, and Indonesia.
By Harm Venhuizen