Marine Reserve takeover of Southern Command opens force experimentationWith a dual-hatted commander, reservists now have more deployment opportunities.By Todd South9 months ago
China’s Africa outreach poses threat from Atlantic, says a top US generalU.S. military commanders around the globe caution that China's growing assertiveness isn't simply happening in Asia.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press23 months ago
US closes once-secret Guantanamo prison unit, moves prisonersSouthern Command said the Camp 7 prisoners were moved to Camp 5 “safely and without incident."24 months ago
Trump praises SOUTHCOM counter-drug ops that seize 264,000 pounds and 1,000 traffickersMore than double the ships and planes in SOUTHCOM has led to historic drug seizure numbers.By Todd South3 years ago
Report: Trump’s call to keep Guantanamo’s detention camp sparked questions about care and conditionsA scramble to secure more funding for the detention center is revealed in a report about why its commander got canned in April.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 years ago
US Southern Command head focused on ‘day after’ in Venezuela The head of U.S. Southern Command says military officials are focusing on preparing for “the day after” once “isolated” Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro leaves power.4 years ago