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Sept. 25, 2020

 Southcom Donates Field Hospital to Jamaica in Support of COVID-19 Response 

                                U.S. Southern Command has provided ongoing assistance to nations in the Caribbean, Central America and South America as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.            

Aug. 13, 2020

 Southcom Chief: Venezuela's Maduro at Center of 'Vicious Circle of Threats' 

                                Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro continues to serve as a threat to the democratic freedom in neighboring nations in South America, the commander of U.S. Southern Command said.            

Feb. 4, 2020

 Colombian Minister of Defense Visits SOUTHCOM 

                                Colombia's Minister of Defense, Carlos Holmes Trujillo, visited U.S. Southern Command Feb. 4 to meet with SOUTHCOM commander, U.S. Navy Adm. Craig Faller, and command leadership to discuss security cooperation.             

July 25, 2019

 New Leader Assumes Command of JTF-Bravo 

                    Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras —                                                U.S. Army Colonel Steven Barry, an Ohio State University graduate and former West Point instructor in Military History, assumed command of Joint Task Force-Bravo July 24, 2019 during a Change of Command ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.             

July 15, 2019

 U.S., Honduran health services battle disease in Honduran mountain community 

                    COMAYAGUA, Honduras —                                                Joint Task Force Bravo in concurrence with the Honduran Ministry of Health conducted a medical investigation into a possible disease outbreak, July 9 and 10, at La Libertad in the district of Comayagua, Honduras.             

Nov. 21, 2018

 Central, South American Nations Demonstrate Power of Democracy 

                    WASHINGTON —                                                Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern Command, said that the power of democracy is increasingly on display in Central and South America.            

Oct. 23, 2018

 Indo-Pacific Command Chief Receives Old Salt Award 

                    WASHINGTON —                                                The Navy continues a tradition as Adm. Kurt Tidd, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, turned over the Old Salt award to Adm. Philip Davidson – the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.            

Sept. 25, 2018

 Southcom Nominee Stresses Commitment in Confirmation Hearing 

                    WASHINGTON —                                                President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to serve as the next commander of U.S. Southern Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he would commit all of his energy to ensure Southcom is ready to do its part to pursue opportunity and manage challenges.            

Sept. 19, 2018

 Southcom Lends Helping Hand Through Humanitarian Assistance Programs 

                    WASHINGTON —                                                By leveraging the combined capabilities of U.S. government agencies, partner-nation military and civilian counterparts, and international organizations, U.S. Southern Command's humanitarian assistance program enables local governments to strengthen regional security and stability.            

Aug. 20, 2018

 Mattis Impressed With Colombian Progress, Concerned About Venezuela 

                    WASHINGTON —                                                Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said he came away from Colombia impressed by the progress he witnessed during his recent trip to South America, praising the nation's military and police capabilities, but is concerned about the unrest in neighboring Venezuela.            

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**Peruvian, Ecuadorian, and U.S.C.G. train at RS24**

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**CENTAM Guardian 24 begins Phase II**

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