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On Sept. 2, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, and in coordination and collaboration with the Government of Ecuador, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) successfully interdicted a vessel operating as a floating refueling station in support of illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in international waters of the Eastern Pacific. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was operating in support of the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. U.S. Marines and Sailors, launched from USS San Antonio (LPD 17), interdicted, boarded, searched, and cleared the vessel without incident. Individuals removed from the vessel are being safely transferred to Ecuadorian Authorities. Once cleared, U.S. forces sank the vessel. This interdiction cuts off a critical node in the traffickers' logistics chain and advances the goals of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) and JTF-WHEM to dismantle narco-terrorist networks. The Department of War 🇺🇸 and the A3C remain unwavering in their mission to defeat narco-terrorists in the Western Hemisphere and defend our homeland. "We are taking decisive action to dismantle and destroy sophisticated logistics networks used by narco-terrorists to traffic drugs and spread violence throughout the Western Hemisphere. This operation demonstrated the elite capabilities and precision of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, which is on watch in the region to apply total systemic friction on these networks." — SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan #A3C #JTFWHEM Secretary of War Pete Hegseth U.S. Marines U.S. Navy US Embassy Ecuador Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Southern Command198,750 görüntüleme • 9 gün önce
"Today's interdiction and sinking of a floating refueling station used for at-sea drug trafficking operations dealt a direct blow to the logistics network fueling narco-terrorists and cartels in the Western Hemisphere. By severing this critical maritime node, our Joint Force — spearheaded by the precision and professionalism of our Marines and Sailors of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere aboard USS San Antonio — fractured a primary artery of this illicit logistics chain and sent an unmistakable message to narco-terrorists across the region." - #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan #A3C #JTFWHEM Department of War 🇺🇸 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth U.S. Marines U.S. Navy US Embassy Ecuador Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit
U.S. Southern Command260,041 görüntüleme • 14 gün önce
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 Command3,422,494 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce
A stronger alliance for a safer region. #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan arrives in Colombia to meet with the nation’s new military leaders to discuss joint efforts to combat narco-terrorists and strengthen the U.S.-Colombia security partnership. Colombia, the newest member of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C), is a longstanding partner in the fight against cartels and a vital regional security leader. Mindefensa Fuerzas Militares de Colombia US Embassy Bogota Department of War 🇺🇸 Juan Pablo Segura USA en Español
U.S. Southern Command159,441 görüntüleme • 17 gün önce
Leaving a legacy of precision, professionalism, and lethality. Today at midnight, we transition from Joint Task Force-Southern Spear (JTF 84-2) to stand up Joint Task Force-Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM). JTF-WHEM will build on a legacy of excellence to secure the region and defeat all threats. Department of War 🇺🇸 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit 22nd MEU II MEF U.S. Marines U.S. Navy U.S. Army U.S. Air Force Juan Pablo Segura USA en Español
U.S. Southern Command347,968 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
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 Command2,782,707 görüntüleme • 9 ay önce
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 Command1,971,242 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce
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 Juan Pablo Segura
U.S. Southern Command848,200 görüntüleme • 3 ay önce
U.S. assistance to Colombia for earthquake relief continues: Today, a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster delivered life-saving assistance and supplies to Medellín for distribution to hard-hit communities in Colombia. #SOUTHCOM is actively supporting the Department of State-led U.S. humanitarian response following the Aug. 10 earthquake in western Colombia. The United States stands in solidarity with the Colombian people during this crisis. Department of War 🇺🇸 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Juan Pablo Segura USForeignAssist USA en Español US Embassy Bogota USTRANSCOM Air Mobility Command
U.S. Southern Command162,689 görüntüleme • 27 gün önce
Sharpening lethality and readiness: Watch as U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 824th Base Defense Squadron, and Panamanian partners assigned to Nacional Policia de Panama and Servicio Nacional Aeronaval, train in movement drills with M4A1 carbines and 9mm pistols in Cerro Tigre, Panama, Aug. 25, 2026. The U.S. and Panama share a close partnership that is vital to advancing security and stability in the Western Hemisphere. #SOUTHCOM U.S. Embassy Panama USA en Español Department of War 🇺🇸 Servicio Nacional Aeronaval de Panamá Servicio de Protección Institucional SENAFRONT PANAMÁ Air Forces Southern U.S. Air Force
U.S. Southern Command32,619 görüntüleme • 5 gün önce
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 Command1,649,909 görüntüleme • 9 ay önce
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, recently trained alongside members of Panama's security institutions in Colón, Panama, strengthening interoperability, readiness, and the expanding U.S.-Panama security partnership. Through shared training — from casualty evacuation to weapons familiarization — our we are building the capabilities needed to advance regional security, combat narco-terrorists, and protect the Panama Canal. #JTFWHEM 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit U.S. Marines U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South Department of War 🇺🇸 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth U.S. Embassy Panama
U.S. Southern Command21,797 görüntüleme • 4 gün önce
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 Command939,296 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
Announcement from Gen. Francis L. Donovan on Joint Task Force-Western Hemisphere activation, alongside Maj. Gen. Kevin Jarrard and Sgt. Maj. Kenne Hanson: "We will apply total systemic friction on these networks that threaten our homeland and our partners here in our shared region. And along with Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, our 18 other nations that all support the same effort, we will take the fight to the enemy. So today, we initiate the stand up of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, the action arm of U.S. Southern Command." — #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan Department of War 🇺🇸 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth U.S. Marines U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Air Force Juan Pablo Segura USA en Español
U.S. Southern Command165,140 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
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 Command490,885 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce
Dismantling narco-trafficker networks: The Aug. 28 interdiction and sinking of a floating refueling station used for at-sea drug trafficking operations dealt a decisive blow to the logistical networks of narco-terrorists and cartels in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. Marines and Sailors of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, aboard USS San Antonio (LPD 17), led the interdiction in coordination with the Government of Ecuador. The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) is committed to defeating narco-terrorists in the region. More: #A3C #JTFWHEM Secretary of War Pete Hegseth U.S. Marines U.S. Navy US Embassy Ecuador Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Department of War 🇺🇸 Department of War 🇺🇸
U.S. Southern Command33,557 görüntüleme • 10 gün önce
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 Command695,990 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce
Earthquake Assistance to Colombia: A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III is en route to Colombia loaded with critical, life-saving assistance and supplies to support earthquake relief efforts. #SOUTHCOM is actively supporting the Department of State-led U.S. humanitarian response following the Aug. 10 earthquake in western Colombia. The United States stands in solidarity with the Colombian people during this crisis. Department of War 🇺🇸 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Juan Pablo Segura USForeignAssist USA en Español US Embassy Bogota
U.S. Southern Command76,184 görüntüleme • 28 gün önce
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 Command580,672 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce
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 Command591,795 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce