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Joined January 2009
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Happy 251st Marines! For 251 years, Marines have stood ready to fight and win our Nation’s battles. Since before the first days of the American Revolution to the engagements of today, the Marine Corps has served as a decisive naval and amphibious force, projecting power, defending our interests, and helping turn the tide in conflicts around the world. Across every clime and place, Marines remain ready to be the first to fight whenever and wherever our Nation needs them. As America’s 9-1-1 force, the Marine Corps continues to set the standard for readiness, resolve, and warfighting excellence. Semper Fidelis & Happy Birthday, Marines! (Narrated by Honorary Marine Gary Sinise)
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U.S. Southern Command retweeted
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬! #DEA is proud to work alongside Colombian law enforcement to dismantle cocaine production and trafficking operations, disrupt criminal organizations, and cut off the profits that fuel violence. Together, we are making communities safer. @DEATerryCole @TheJusticeDept
¡GOLPE CONTUNDENTE AL NARCOTERRORISMO EN NARIÑO! ¡MÁS DE MEDIA TONELADA DE COCAÍNA FUERA DE CIRCULACIÓN! Nuestra Policía Nacional, en una operación conjunta con la Armada Nacional, la DEA y la Fiscalía General de la Nación, incautó más de media tonelada de cocaína en zona rural de La Tola, Nariño. El cargamento pertenecía a las estructuras criminales de la Coordinadora Guerrillera del Pacífico, facción de alias ‘Walter Mendoza’. ¡LES GOLPEAMOS DONDE MÁS LES DUELE: EN SUS FINANZAS CRIMINALES! Esta operación representa una afectación económica de $2.500 millones a estas organizaciones e impide que cerca de 1,5 millones de dosis de cocaína lleguen a los mercados internacionales. NO VOY A PERMITIR QUE LOS NARCOTERRORISTAS SIGAN UTILIZANDO NUESTRO TERRITORIO, NUESTROS RÍOS Y NUESTROS MARES COMO RUTAS PARA ENVENENAR AL MUNDO Y FINANCIAR LA VIOLENCIA CONTRA LOS COLOMBIANOS. Que no les quede la menor duda: vamos a perseguirlos sin descanso, destruir sus economías ilegales y desmantelar sus estructuras criminales. Cada cargamento incautado es menos dinero para comprar armas, sembrar terror y atentar contra nuestra Fuerza Pública. ¡Firme por la Patria! ¡Viva Cristo Rey! (A.D.L.E.) 🇨🇴🐅
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A UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter, assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo, assists the Jungle Operations Training Course-Panama in a medical evacuation exercise during the final phase of the course at Aeronaval Base Cristóbal Colón, Panamá, Oct. 22, 2026. The culminating exercise evaluated candidates' readiness, leadership, decision-making and operational skills in a realistic, mission-oriented training environment. #SOUTHCOM @USArmyWHC @USEmbPAN @USAenEspanol @DeptofWar
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Training to survive, fight and win in the jungle: @USArmy Soldiers, assigned to Black Hawk Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI), conduct training during the Jungle Operations Training Course-Panama, at Aeronaval Base Cristóbal Colón, Panamá, Oct. 22, 2026. The course is part of ongoing U.S.-Panamanian engagements that are strengthening regional security against shared threats and ensuring the protection of the Panama Canal. #SOUTHCOM @USArmyWHC @USEmbPAN @USAenEspanol @DeptofWar
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U.S. Southern Command retweeted
La cooperación entre países sigue dando resultados contundentes contra el crimen transnacional: la @ArmadaColombia, en articulación con la @JIATFS 🇺🇸, incautó dos toneladas de clorhidrato de cocaína en el mar Caribe. En la maniobra, unidades de Guardacostas interceptaron dos embarcaciones 'Go Fast', capturaron a cinco sujetos y recuperaron 80 bultos arrojados al agua. Esta operación representa un impacto superior a los 92 millones de dólares a las finanzas del narcotráfico y saca de circulación más de cinco millones de dosis. En la Patria Milagro los narcotraficantes no seguirán envenenando al mundo: estamos unidos con las naciones aliadas para extirpar este cáncer.
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Joint Interagency Task Force-South and our Colombian partners are taking the fight to illicit traffickers. The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) is committed to disrupting narco-terrorist networks and securing our hemisphere. @DeptofWar
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@jiatfs supported a successful Caribbean counter-drug operation, helping enable the detection, monitoring, and interdiction of a suspicious go-fast vessel involved in illicit trafficking alongside the Colombian Navy and Colombian Air Force. Interdiction Results: 5 detained 3,688 kg of cocaine seized Estimated value: $170M+ @JIATFS detection and monitoring efforts support @DepartmentofWar directed, @southcom led operations to detect, disrupt, and dismantle narco-terrorist networks across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific degrading their illicit operations and protecting the homeland. #JIATFSouth #CounterDrug #MaritimeSecurity #Caribbean #PartnershipsMatter #Interdiction #Colombia
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The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) continues to combat violent traffickers and disrupt narco-terrorist networks. Together, the #A3C is securing our hemisphere. @DeptofWar
Debilitamos las capacidades armadas del Frente 57 ‘Yair Bermúdez’ del grupo narcoterrorista FARC de alias Iván Mordisco en el Valle del Cauca. En Tuluá, mediante una operación conjunta, el @COL_EJERCITO, @GaulaMilitares y la @FuerzaAereaCol se logra la captura en flagrancia de cinco sujetos quienes se rindieron ante la presión sostenida de las tropas en el área, todos presuntamente vinculados a esta estructura criminal. Durante la operación fueron incautadas siete armas largas, dos pistolas, municiones, equipos de comunicaciones y material de intendencia, afectando la capacidad armada y operativa de esta organización. Este resultado contribuye a los objetivos de cooperación de la Coalición de las Américas contra los Carteles (A3C) y reafirma nuestro compromiso de fortalecer las operaciones conjuntas, coordinadas e interinstitucionales para combatir las organizaciones criminales, proteger a la población civil y contribuir a la seguridad de Colombia y del hemisferio. Dios da la victoria a los valientes. #UniónIntegridadVictoria 🇨🇴
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"Joint Task Force-Western Hemisphere ...  it's the action arm for U.S. Southern Command. And in the case for the fight against narco-terrorism, it's the action arm for the Department of War. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. It never takes its eyes off this threat." — #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan at this week’s Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. @DeptofWar @SECWAR @EmbajadaUSAenRD @MDefensaRD @WHAAsstSecty
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#A3C in action: Colombia captures 22 people linked to the ELN, Los Pachenca, and the Clan del Golfo. “This result transcends the impact of an illicit economy: it contributes to weakening the financing networks that support violence and terrorism," said General Erik Rodíguez, commander of Colombia’s Military Forces. He added that this is one of the "strategic purposes of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C), within the framework of the Shield of the Americas, a hemispherical cooperation initiative led by the United States, of which Colombia is part, to confront narco-terrorism and transnational organized crime." @DeptofWar @Secwar
En desarrollo de la Campaña Militar y Policial Urano, la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta Urano, en coordinación con la @FiscaliaCol, logró la captura de 22 personas mediante 13 diligencias de registro y allanamiento en cinco departamentos del país. Los capturados estarían vinculados a una red dedicada al apoderamiento y comercialización ilegal de cerca de un millón de galones de hidrocarburos, actividad que habría generado recursos para financiar al ELN, Los Pachenca y el Clan del Golfo. Este resultado trasciende la afectación de una economía ilícita: contribuye a debilitar las redes de financiación que sostienen la violencia y el terrorismo. Es precisamente uno de los propósitos estratégicos de la Coalición de las Américas Contra los Carteles (A3C), en el marco del Escudo de las Américas, iniciativa de cooperación hemisférica liderada por Estados Unidos, de la cual Colombia hace parte, para enfrentar el narcoterrorismo y el crimen organizado transnacional. Desde las @FuerzasMilCol continuaremos desarrollando operaciones conjuntas, coordinadas e interinstitucionales, articulando nuestros esfuerzos nacionales con los compromisos de cooperación hemisférica para proteger los recursos estratégicos de la Nación, afectar las finanzas criminales y garantizar la seguridad de los colombianos. Dios da la victoria a los valientes. #UniónIntegridadVictoria 🇨🇴
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"The Dominican Republic has been a great ally and friend to the United States for so long. This is a key location, a key friendship, and a key partnership." At this week’s Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan joined Dominican Republic Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre to talk about the coalition’s commitment to take decisive action against cartels and narco-terrorists. @DeptofWar @SECWAR @EmbajadaUSAenRD @MDefensaRD @WHAAsstSecty
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On October 13, Costa Rica's National Coast Guard Service intercepted a vessel with 1.3 metric tons of cocaine, 140 nautical miles off the coast of the Southern Pacific, with the support of regional partners.  The new era of security cooperation between partner countries of the Shield of the Americas and the Coalition of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) continues to deliver results and makes our hemisphere a safer place. @StateINL @DEAHQ #ÉxitosEnSeguridad
Las nuevas lanchas SAFE Boat ya marcan la diferencia.     El 13 de octubre el Servicio Nacional de Guardacostas interceptó una embarcación con 1.3 toneladas métricas de cocaína, a 140 millas náuticas de la costa del Pacífico Sur, con el apoyo de socios regionales.     La nueva era de cooperación en seguridad entre países socios del Escudo de las Américas y la Coalición de las Américas contra los Carteles sigue dando resultados y hace de nuestro hemisferio un lugar más seguro. @StateINL @DEAHQ #ÉxitosEnSeguridad
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Seizing dangerous drugs and disrupting narco-terrorist networks.
Joint Interagency Task Force South (@jiatfs) coordinated another successful Eastern Pacific counter-drug operation, helping detect, monitor, and support the interdiction of a suspicious go-fast vessel tied to illicit trafficking alongside a partner nation. Interdiction Results: 3 detained 44 bales recovered 2,504 lbs of marijuana seized @jiatfs detection and monitoring efforts support @DepartmentofWar directed, @southcom led operations to detect, disrupt, and dismantle narco-terrorist networks across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, degrading their illicit operations and protecting the homeland. #JIATFSouth #CounterDrug #MaritimeSecurity #EasternPacific #PartnershipsMatter #Interdictio
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“These criminal gangs, these narco-terrorists, they don't care about our borders. They hide behind boundaries, they hide behind borders where if we don't work together, we create gaps and seams they exploit every single day. And the people suffer. So, by working together as a coalition focused on this threat, we can then work across those boundaries and they become a strength.” At the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Oct. 27, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan and Dominican Republic Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre talked about the coalition’s commitment to take decisive action against cartels and narco-terrorists. @DeptofWar @SECWAR @EmbajadaUSAenRD @MDefensaRD @WHAAsstSecty
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U.S. Southern Command retweeted
Connecting Partners ~ Expanding Possibilities 🇺🇸🩺🇬🇾 AFSOUTH connected Guyana's Ministry of Health and the @uarizona to explore opportunities in health education, training and research—strengthening partnerships and advancing shared health priorities.
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Disrupting narco-terrorist networks in Colombia: This @ArmadaColombia operation seized 3,054 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride. Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) partners continue taking decisive action to dismantle drug trafficking operations and secure the Western Hemisphere. @DeptofWar #A3C
🇨🇴⚓️ En el corregimiento de Punta Canoas, a las afueras de Cartagena, tropas de la Brigada de Infantería de Marina No. 1 de la Armada Nacional incautaron 3.054 kilogramos de clorhidrato de cocaína, ocultos en 102 bultos en un predio baldío. 💰Con este resultado, se afectaron las finanzas de las organizaciones criminales en más de 140 millones de dólares y se evitó que más de 7,6 millones de dosis de estupefacientes llegaran a los mercados ilegales. 🌊 La Armada Nacional mantiene su compromiso de combatir las economías ilícitas, debilitar las estructuras del narcotráfico y proteger la seguridad de los colombianos.
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U.S. Southern Command retweeted
🇺🇸🤝🇯🇲 One year after Hurricane Melissa, the work of recovery continues, and so does the commitment of the United States to Jamaica. From the earliest hours following the storm, Americans have worked shoulder to shoulder with Jamaicans to respond to urgent needs, restore essential services, and help affected communities rebuild. This response included the deployment of urban search-and-rescue teams from the Fairfax County and Los Angeles County Fire Departments to Jamaica to support rescue operations and debris clearing efforts. Through US$24.5 million in U.S. foreign assistance, collaboration with the Government of Jamaica, and the efforts of American and Jamaican teams on the ground, our response has extended from emergency food, water, shelter, and medical care to supporting longer-term recovery. Our relationship with Jamaica runs deeper than any single crisis. As Jamaica continues to rebuild, U.S. foreign assistance remains focused on helping affected communities recover and become more resilient to future disasters. #USinJamaica #HurricaneMelissa #USForeignAssistance
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U.S. Southern Command retweeted
Sumando capacidades por la salud de las familias de Nariño 🩺🇨🇴🇺🇸 En coordinación con la @ArmadaColombia (BRIM4), @Southcom y @SOCSOUTH desplegaron personal médico para brindar atención clínica, quirúrgica y de rehabilitación a quienes más lo necesitan. 🏥 Especialidades brindadas: Medicina interna, pediatría, odontología, cardiología, dermatología, nutrición, terapias de rehabilitación, enfermería y asesoría legal. Este trabajo coordinado une la logística militar y la experiencia médica de Colombia y Estados Unidos, fortaleciendo la salud de las comunidades en Nariño para contribuir a la seguridad y estabilidad de nuestro hemisferio.
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“We set very achievable goals — aggressive goals — that we’re going to hold ourselves accountable as leaders to move the A3C forward, in what is the best way for all of our nations, to rid this hemisphere of this narco-terrorist threat.” At this week’s Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan sat down with Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre to talk about the coalition’s commitment to take decisive action against cartels and narco-terrorists. @DeptofWar @SecWar @EmbajadaUSAenRD @MDefensaRD @WHAAsstSecty youtube.com/watch?v=Acg8eWfe…
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Another example of the power of our combined operations with Costa Rica. The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) continues to disrupt narco-terrorist networks. @DeptofWar
What began as a routine search quickly turned into a major loss for narco-terrorist networks. 👀🌊 In the Eastern Pacific near Costa Rica, the Costa Rica Coast Guard, @seguridadcrc tracked a suspicious go-fast vessel and later located floating packages in the water. A U.S. Government Maritime Patrol Aircraft, @jiatfs supported the search, helping locate additional bales. Although the vessel was lost, the operation still resulted in: • 📦 70 bundles recovered • ⚖️ 1,667 kg of cocaine seized • 🌊 Complete recovery of jettisoned contraband Strong partnerships continue to disrupt illicit trafficking and improve regional security. 🤝🛡️ @jiatfs detection and monitoring efforts support @DeptofWar directed, @Southcom led operations to detect, disrupt, and dismantle narco-terrorist networks across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, degrading illicit operations and protecting the homeland. #MaritimeSecurity #CounterDrugOps #EasternPacific #CostaRica #PartnershipsMatter
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“Departing the Dominican Republic, I am deeply grateful to President Abinader, Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. Fernández Onofre, our Dominican hosts, and our regional partners.   This week in Santo Domingo, the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition set the conditions to actively dismantle the transnational cartels and narco-terrorist networks threatening our communities.   Our message is clear: we are taking the fight to the enemy because we must if we want a safe, more prosperous, and more productive hemisphere for all of our families. Now is the time to take decisive action."   — #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan   #A3C #PeaceThroughStrength     @DeptofWar @SECWAR @EmbajadaUSAenRD @MDefensaRD @WHAAsstSecty
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