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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Command310,839 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce
Yesterday in Tumaco, Colombia, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Minister of Defense Jorge Eduardo Mora, and Colombian Military Forces Commander Maj. Gen. Erick Rodríguez Aparicio received a briefing from Colombian forces working to dismantle narco-terrorist networks in the southern Pacific region. Through the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, partners are taking concrete action to defeat cartels and narco-terrorists that threaten security and sovereignty across the Western Hemisphere. #A3C Mindefensa Fuerzas Militares de Colombia US Embassy Bogota Department of War 🇺🇸 Juan Pablo Segura USA en Español
U.S. Southern Command27,752 görüntüleme • 15 gün önce
"Autonomous systems provide so much capability..." #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan highlights the importance of maximizing autonomy across the maritime and air domains to enhance all-domain awareness. In collaboration with members of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) and regional allies, the SOUTHCOM Autonomous Warfare Command (SAWC) is embracing cost-effective, autonomous, and unmanned systems to disrupt and degrade narco-terrorist and cartel networks. By applying total systemic friction through SAWC, we are supporting regional stability in new and effective ways. The Western Hemisphere will no longer be a permissive environment for malign actors or illicit activities. #SAWC #A3C Department of War 🇺🇸 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
U.S. Southern Command31,335 görüntüleme • 17 gün önce
On May 5, 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 Command203,851 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce
Bajo el liderazgo de #SOUTHCOM, las fuerzas militares de EE.UU. están apoyando las operaciones de ayuda estadounidense - lideradas por el Department of State - tras los devastadores terremotos que sacudieron la nacion el 24 de junio de 2026. Seguimos con Venezuela. Global Empowerment Mission @welove_foundation
Embajada de los EE.UU. en Caracas97,173 görüntüleme • 2 ay önce