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On Dec. 22, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the low-profile vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. One male narco-terrorist was confirmed killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed. #OpSouthernSpear Department of War 🇺🇸
U.S. Southern Command3,422,283 次观看 • 7 个月前
Welcome to the Caribbean, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group! The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the embarked Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), USS Gridley (DDG 101) and USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) are the epitome of readiness and presence, unmatched reach and lethality, and strategic advantage. USS Nimitz has proven its combat prowess across the globe, ensuring stability and defending democracy from the Taiwan Strait to the Arabian Gulf. Department of War 🇺🇸 U.S. Navy USNAVSO_4THFLT U.S. Fleet Forces Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
U.S. Southern Command846,848 次观看 • 2 个月前
On Dec. 4, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth 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 transiting along a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific. Four male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed. #OpSouthernSpear
U.S. Southern Command2,781,380 次观看 • 7 个月前
In a pre-dawn action this morning, the Department of War, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, apprehended a stateless, sanctioned dark fleet motor tanker without incident. The interdicted vessel, M/T Sophia, was operating in international waters and conducting illicit activities in the Caribbean Sea. The U.S. Coast Guard is escorting M/T Sophia to the U.S. for final disposition. Through Operation Southern Spear, the Department of War is unwavering in its mission to crush illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere. We will defend our Homeland and restore security and strength across the Americas. Department of War 🇺🇸 Homeland Security U.S. Coast Guard #OpSouthernSpear
U.S. Southern Command1,969,319 次观看 • 6 个月前
Venezuela earthquake relief: This footage, documented by local residents in Venezuela, captures the vital transport and distribution of emergency supplies following the June 24 disaster. Watch how U.S. military personnel worked on the ground in Venezuela to support international relief operations. At the direction of #SOUTHCOM, the U.S. military is supporting Department of State-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating June 24 earthquakes. Department of War 🇺🇸 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit U.S. Marines U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs USForeignAssist USA en Español Embajada de los EE.UU. en Caracas
U.S. Southern Command56,884 次观看 • 8 天前
On Dec. 15, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed that the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking. A total of eight male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions—three in the first vessel, two in the second and three in the third. #OpSouthernSpear
U.S. Southern Command1,649,300 次观看 • 7 个月前
We can reach you: The U.S. military remains unwavering in its mission to impose total systemic friction on illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere and defend our homeland. Department of War 🇺🇸 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit U.S. Marines U.S. Navy USA en Español
U.S. Southern Command60,856 次观看 • 10 天前
Late on Feb. 16, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted three lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Eleven male narco-terrorists were killed during these actions, 4 on the first vessel in the Eastern Pacific, 4 on the second vessel in the Eastern Pacific, and 3 on the third vessel in the Caribbean. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear
U.S. Southern Command938,540 次观看 • 5 个月前
#StrengtheningPartnerships with #Panama: An inside look at Joint Task Force-Bravo supporting the Ministry of Health and Aeronaval Panama with sling load operations by delivering water tanks to six locations in the Donoso Province. These water tanks will help provide reliable access to clean water for more than 4,000 residents. #SOUTHCOM USAWHC 🇺🇸 U.S. Embassy Panama USA en Español Department of War 🇺🇸 Servicio Nacional Aeronaval de Panamá Servicio de Protección Institucional SENAFRONT PANAMÁ Ministerio de Salud de Panamá
U.S. Southern Command28,650 次观看 • 5 天前
Applying total systemic friction on the cartels. On April 11, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted two lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed, and one narco-terrorist survived the first strike. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during the second strike. Following the engagements, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system for the survivor. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear
U.S. Southern Command490,844 次观看 • 3 个月前
Precision-driven dominance: The U.S. military is on watch in the Caribbean in support of Department of War 🇺🇸-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors, and protect the homeland. See how U.S. forces demonstrated seamless teamwork and readiness during Maritime Interdiction Operation training aboard USS San Antonio (LPD 17) off the coast of Venezuela, July 17, 2026. #SOUTHCOM 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit U.S. Marines U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South Secretary of War Pete Hegseth U.S. Navy USNAVSO_4THFLT
U.S. Southern Command27,852 次观看 • 6 天前
U.S.-Panama partnership in action 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇦: Watch as Joint Task Force-Bravo and Servicio Nacional Aeronaval deliver high-capacity water tanks to six locations in Panama’s Donoso Province last week. Panama’s Ministry of Health provided the water tanks that will provide clean water access for over 4,000 residents in Donoso. #SOUTHCOM #Panama U.S. Marines U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South USAWHC 🇺🇸 U.S. Embassy Panama USA en Español Department of War 🇺🇸 Servicio Nacional Aeronaval de Panamá Servicio de Protección Institucional SENAFRONT PANAMÁ Ministerio de Salud de Panamá
U.S. Southern Command25,233 次观看 • 6 天前
Venezuela Earthquake Relief: Unmatched Department of War 🇺🇸 forces and assets are on the move to help the people of Venezuela, in support of Department of State-led efforts. Today, #SOUTHCOM is surging airlift, sealift, and logistics capabilities to get life-saving help to Venezuela, including: ☑️Two C-17 Globemaster aircraft delivering Urban Search and Rescue teams ☑️A C-17 will deliver load-movement equipment to Caracas ☑️USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and USS Billings (LCS 15) arrived in the waters near Venezuela ☑️MV-22 Ospreys transporting an airfield assessment team ☑️Three U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks headed to support critical airlift ☑️Providing satellite imagery of devastated areas to disaster relief planners Read more in our latest update: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Embajada de los EE.UU. en Caracas USForeignAssist USA en Español
U.S. Southern Command113,238 次观看 • 1 个月前
On Dec. 30, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted kinetic strikes against three narco-trafficking vessels traveling as a convoy. These vessels were operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and had transferred narcotics between the three vessels prior to the strikes. Three narco-terrorists aboard the first vessel were killed in the first engagement. The remaining narco-terrorists abandoned the other two vessels, jumping overboard and distancing themselves before follow-on engagements sank their respective vessels. Following the engagements, USSOUTHCOM immediately notified U.S. Coast Guard to activate the Search and Rescue system. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear
U.S. Southern Command695,695 次观看 • 6 个月前
The U.S. Air Force has been working around the clock to accelerate the delivery of vital, life-saving help to Venezuela. C-17 Globemasters and C-130 Hercules aircraft are airlifting critically needed aid, teams of first responders, disaster experts, and heavy equipment to power the Department of State-led U.S. government support to the international earthquake relief effort in Venezuela.Department of War 🇺🇸 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs USForeignAssist USA en Español Embajada de los EE.UU. en Caracas
U.S. Southern Command104,954 次观看 • 1 个月前
On April 15, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed. Department of War 🇺🇸 #OpSouthernSpear
U.S. Southern Command310,532 次观看 • 3 个月前
We'll remain on the task and on the mission until the job is done: “We create a military with but one purpose, to fight and win. But when that same military can respond to a crisis like this, we see the best in the American people through these great Americans on the ground, in the air, and on the sea, responding side by side with the, our State Department teammates and other partners, especially our partners here in U.S. Southern Command, to respond to the needs of the people of Venezuela. We'll remain on the task and on the mission until the job is done.” — #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan At the direction of #SOUTHCOM, U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026. Department of War 🇺🇸 Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs USForeignAssist USA en Español Embajada de los EE.UU. en Caracas
U.S. Southern Command52,857 次观看 • 16 天前
Once again, our joint interagency forces sent a clear message this morning: “there is no safe haven for criminals.” In a pre-dawn action, Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford and apprehended Motor/Tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea without incident. Apprehensions like this are backed by the full power of the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Ready Group, including the ready and lethal platforms of the USS Iwo Jima, USS San Antonio, and USS Fort Lauderdale. The Department of War’s Operation Southern Spear is unwavering in its mission to defend our homeland by ending illicit activity and restoring security in the Western Hemisphere. #OperationSouthernSpear #22MEU #MaritimeSecurity #HomelandDefense #USNavy #USMC Amphibious Squadron 8
U.S. Southern Command580,255 次观看 • 6 个月前
On Dec. 29, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Two male narco-terrorists were killed. No U.S. military forces were harmed. #OpSouthernSpear Department of War 🇺🇸 United States Strategic Command
U.S. Southern Command591,701 次观看 • 7 个月前
Through #OpSouthernSpear, the Department of War 🇺🇸 is unwavering in its mission to crush illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere in partnership with U.S. Coast Guard, Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Justice. This morning, U.S. military forces, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, apprehended Motor Vessel Sagitta without incident. The apprehension of another tanker operating in defiance of President Trump’s established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean demonstrates our resolve to ensure that the only oil leaving Venezuela will be oil that is coordinated properly and lawfully. As the joint force operates in the Western Hemisphere, we reaffirm that the security of the American people is paramount, demonstrating our commitment to safety and stability. These operations are backed by the full power our elite joint force team deployed in the Caribbean. U.S. Navy U.S. Marines
U.S. Southern Command526,452 次观看 • 6 个月前