Southcom is one of five U.S. regional commands located throughout the world. The area of responsibility was redesigned to include the Caribbean in an effort to consolidate anti-drug efforts. Known for having nontraditional missions, the command also helps in disaster relief, preserving stability, and countering threats to vital U.S. national interests. It has components in Key West, Florida, Arizona, Puerto Rico, and Honduras. There are 1,200 employees at the military headquarters representing every branch of the military and including about 200 civilians.
Military personnel rotate to other locations every few years.
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