U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Reserve Band perform during Panama Freedom 250 Celebrations in Panama City, Panama, June 20-28, 2026. The Band performed throughout the week in support of the U.S. Embassy in Panama's Freedom 250 celebrations and to strengthen an expanded partnership between the U.S. and Panama. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Eduardo Delatorre)
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) directed additional U.S. military capabilities to Venezuela today in support of ongoing U.S. earthquake relief efforts requested by the Venezuelan government and led by the State Department.
U.S. and Paraguayan leaders marked the conclusion of Amistad 2026 during a closing ceremony at the U.S. Embassy in Asunción, celebrating two weeks of combined medical care, professional exchange and partnership that expanded access to specialty health services while strengthening the enduring relationship between the two nations.
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is surging available assigned U.S. military forces in our region to support Department of State-led U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela, following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation June 24, 2026.
As directed by the Department of War, U.S. Southern Command is currently working with the Department of State to support U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela in response to yesterday's devastating earthquakes.
