United States Southern Command

SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson met with President Bernardo Arévalo today in Guatemala to discuss strengthening the longstanding defense partnership between both nations. The U.S. is committed to working with our Guatemalan partners to combat transnational criminal organizations & bolster regional security.

Strengthening the 🇺🇸 - 🇬🇹 defense partnership: Today in Guatemala, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson met with Minister of Defense Brig. Gen. Henry David Saenz & Chief of the Guatemalan National Defense Brig. Gen. Hermelindo Choz Soc to discuss cooperation in efforts to counter illicit traffickers, bolster cyber security & advance protection of human rights.

#SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson is in #Guatemala to meet with government & defense leaders to discuss strengthening the U.S.-Guatemala defense partnership.

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#SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson was honored to join Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro in Mendoza, Argentina, during the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CDMA). The #CDMA, held every 2 years, is the premier hemispheric defense ministerial for strategic-level engagement with top defense officials in the Western Hemisphere.

RELEASE: SOUTHCOM to host change-of-command ceremony Nov. 7 U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Alvin Holsey is scheduled to assume duties as commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) from U.S. Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson during a change-of command ceremony 1 p.m. Nov. 7, 2024, at the command’s headquarters. Holsey, who previously served as the Military Deputy commander at SOUTHCOM, will be promoted to the rank of admiral before the ceremony.

During an important visit to the Pentagon yesterday, the U.S. reaffirmed to the Honduran Minister of Defense Rixi Moncada Godoy the nation's solid collaboration with Honduras on security issues, humanitarian support and the fight against drug trafficking, to guarantee a safer and more prosperous region.

#SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson received the Honduran Minister of Defense Rixi Moncada Godoy at the SOUTHCOM headquarters in Doral, Fla. today. During the visit, the leaders addressed key issues such as regional security, cooperation & strengthening the partnership between the US & Honduras. More: https://lnkd.in/eTbQifXj

Team USA working with our like-minded partners to strengthen Team Democracy: On Monday, the Government of Guyana & Bell Textron Inc. signed of a US$16 million contract for the supply of two advanced rotary wing aircraft to the Guyana Defense Force (GDF). The signing ceremony highlights the commitment to deepening U.S.-Guyana cooperation in defense and security. U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole D. Theriot & Chief of Defence Staff of the GDF, Brigadier Omar Khan, took part in the signing ceremony.

Supporting our partners & allies: The newly launched Defense Security Cooperation Service bolsters the U.S. strategic advantage through an expanding network of partnerships by improving DoD's ability to provide security assistance to our partners to increase interoperability with U.S. forces & help strengthen their national defense & support to regional security. #SOUTHCOM