On Friday, we announced that U.S. Air Force C-17 cargo aircraft will deliver additional Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) MaxxPro vehicles to Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Haiti’s capital starting Aug. 23, 2024. As part of the U.S. government’s ongoing support to Haitian-led security efforts in the country, 24 additional MRAPS will be delivered and transferred to Kenyan personnel deployed to Haiti as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. Release: https://lnkd.in/ewkeSaXD
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About us
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), located in Doral, Florida in Greater Miami, is one of 11 Unified Combatant Commands in the U.S. Department of Defense. It is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation in Central and South America, the Caribbean (except U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions), their territorial waters, and for the force protection of U.S. military resources at these locations. SOUTHCOM is also responsible for ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal and the canal area.
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http://www.southcom.mil
External link for United States Southern Command
- Industry
- Armed Forces
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Doral, Florida
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1963
Locations
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Primary
9301 NW 33rd St
Doral, Florida 33172, US
Employees at United States Southern Command
Updates
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Celebrating women who've advanced equality: Today, #SOUTHCOM leaders & staff were joined by our community partners for an observance ceremony to commemorate #WomensEqualityDay. We honor those who fought for the right to vote & continue to protect women’s rights. A big "thank you" to Mayor Daniella Levine Cava for joining us & sharing her perspectives. #BreakingBarriers #WomenPeaceAndSecurity
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Multinational partnerships in action: The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier offloaded more than 1,115 pounds of #cocaine with an assessed street value of approximately $14.7 million in San Juan, Thursday. A U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment deployed aboard Royal British Navy ship HMS Trent (P 244), working alongside interagency and international partners, interdicted the illegal drugs in the international waters of the Caribbean Sea. U.S. Coast Guard RELEASE: https://lnkd.in/eZpRitSm
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On #NationalAirborneDay, we commend the dedication and excellence of our #airborne ranks and honor the daring paratroopers who have made the leap into combat across the globe to support the cause of freedom. US Army
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Yesterday in San Antonio, Texas, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson addressed hundreds of U.S. military and partner nation leaders and exercise participants during the closing ceremony of the PANAMAX 2024 exercise. The exercise focused on improving the region's ability to respond to shared security threats in Latin America. Personnel from 18 nations, including the United States, took part in simulated training scenarios from various U.S. locations. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru & the U.S. shared leadership roles. (Photos by Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)
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#SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Laura Richardson was honored to meet with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino to discuss regional security & continued cooperation. The United States & Panama share a longstanding security partnership that dates back more than a century.
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A big welcome to a familiar face: #SOUTHCOM welcomes our new Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Julie L. Nethercot. She most recently served on the SOUTHCOM team as Director of J5 Strategy, Policy, and Plans.
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Thank you for your service! A farewell to our departing Army Maj. Gen. Scott A. Jackson, who served as #SOUTHCOM Chief of Staff from 2022-2024. He is retiring after more than 34 years of service.
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Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit visited the #SOUTHCOM headquarters yesterday & met with Gen. Laura Richardson & senior command leaders to discuss security cooperation & SOUTHCOM efforts in the region.
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