Latest "u.s. southern command" stories

Marine Reserve takeover of Southern Command opens force experimentation

With a dual-hatted commander, reservists now have more deployment opportunities.

9 months ago

China’s Africa outreach poses threat from Atlantic, says a top US general

U.S. military commanders around the globe caution that China's growing assertiveness isn't simply happening in Asia.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

23 months ago

US closes once-secret Guantanamo prison unit, moves prisoners

Southern 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 traffickers

More than double the ships and planes in SOUTHCOM has led to historic drug seizure numbers.

3 years ago

Report: Trump’s call to keep Guantanamo’s detention camp sparked questions about care and conditions

A scramble to secure more funding for the detention center is revealed in a report about why its commander got canned in April.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 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