Jan 23, 2026 · U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt …

About U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), one of nine unified Combatant Commands in the Department of Defense responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security …

The U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility encompasses 31 countries and 12 dependencies and areas of special sovereignty. The region represents about one-sixth of the landmass of the world …

Jan 29, 2026 · Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished duties as commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) to Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus during a ceremony at the command’s …

Jun 3, 2025 · SOUTHCOM Leadership and Staff SOUTHCOM Leadership Official photo of Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus, Acting Commander of U.S. Southern Command.

SOUTHCOM missions are carried out by its component commands. This page provides an overview of each.

U.S. Southern Command will increase cooperation and information sharing with allies and partners to understand and counter threats from transnational criminal organizations, violent extremist …

Oct 31, 2025 · Two narco-terrorists were killed and one survived the strike. Following the engagement, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system …

During the 1960s, the U.S. Southern Command mission involved defending the Panama Canal, contingency planning for Cold War activities, and the administration of the U.S. foreign military …

Notice on collection of information via Southcom.mil online forms When receiving public requests via our online forms, SOUTHCOM collects information from users so that requests can be reviewed, …