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U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South is the Marine Corps component command controlling all Marine forces assigned to South and Central America, and the Caribbean.

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06/12/2026

Fast-Rope Rehearsal Enhances Rapid Insertion Readiness

U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24 conduct a long-range fast-rope rehearsal from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter.

The training strengthened aviation assault and rapid insertion capabilities in support of Operation Southern Spear and U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) efforts to disrupt illicit trafficking networks, deter malign actors, and protect the homeland through continuous forward presence.

📍 Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 4, 2026

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📸 U.S. Marine Corps

II Marine Expeditionary Force 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

06/09/2026

Maritime Staff Talk Strengthens U.S.-Brazil Defense Partnership

U.S. and Brazilian military leaders participate in a Maritime Staff Talk in New Orleans, June 8, 2026.

The engagement brought together Marine Forces South, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.S. 4th Fleet, U.S. Coast Guard Seventh District, and Brazil’s Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais to strengthen military-to-military relationships, enhance regional cooperation, and advance shared maritime security objectives across the Western Hemisphere.

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana, June 8, 2026

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Eduardo Delatorre

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)

06/05/2026

Maritime Interdiction Rehearsal Strengthens Regional Security Operations

U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen with Littoral Combat Force-24 conduct a Maritime Interdiction Operation full mission profile rehearsal aboard USS Fort Lauderdale LPD 28.

The training integrated aviation, boarding, and shipboard capabilities to refine operational readiness in support of Operation Southern Spear and U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) efforts to disrupt illicit trafficking networks, deter malign actors, and strengthen homeland defense through forward presence.

📍 Caribbean Sea, May 22, 2026

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06/02/2026

Maritime Staff Talks Strengthen U.S.-Argentina Naval Partnership

U.S. service members with U.S. Marine Corps Forces South and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.S. 4th Fleet conduct FY26 Maritime Staff Talks with counterparts from the Argentine Navy

The engagement enhanced coordination, advanced maritime cooperation, and strengthened a longstanding partnership that supports regional security, mutual understanding, and combined planning efforts across the Western Hemisphere.

📍 Puerto Belgrano, Argentina, May 18-22, 2026

📽️ U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Samuel Qin

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U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)

05/31/2026

24th MEU Assumes Littoral Combat Force-24 Mission

📍 U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Area of Responsibility, 2026

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assumed duties as Littoral Combat Force-24, serving as U.S. Southern Command’s forward-deployed crisis response force in support of Operation Southern Spear.

The force provides rapidly deployable capabilities for crisis response, maritime interdiction, disaster relief, personnel recovery, and operations against narco-terrorist and illicit trafficking networks, strengthening regional security and supporting homeland defense objectives across the Western Hemisphere.

As SOUTHCOM's forward-deployed crisis response force, the 24th MEU enhances the United States' ability to respond rapidly to emerging threats, support partner nations, and protect shared security interests throughout the Western Hemisphere.

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05/29/2026

Marine Aviation Operations Sustain Regional Security Missions

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and U.S. Navy Sailors conducted flight operations aboard the USS Fort Lauderdale while underway in the Caribbean Sea. The operations strengthened aviation integration and sustained expeditionary capabilities in a maritime environment.

📍 Caribbean Sea, May 4, 2026

This training sustained expeditionary aviation readiness and supported regional security operations across the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of responsibility. Integrated air and maritime capabilities contribute to efforts to disrupt illicit trafficking networks and maintain a persistent operational presence throughout the region.
Forward-deployed forces provide flexible and rapidly deployable capabilities that strengthen regional security cooperation and maintain readiness to respond to emerging challenges across the Western Hemisphere.

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05/26/2026

U.S. And Ecuadorian Marines Conduct Bilateral Raid Training

U.S. Marines with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), and Ecuadorian Marines conduct a simulated raid during a bilateral exercise to strengthen tactical coordination and mission ex*****on in a combined operating environment. The training focused on improving small-unit integration and operational effectiveness between partner forces.

📍 Naval Base Jaramijó, Ecuador, May 1, 2026

This engagement strengthened combined readiness and reinforced regional security partnerships by enhancing coordination and shared capability. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit's presence in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) area of responsibility supports security cooperation efforts, strengthens relationships with partner nations, and improves the ability to respond to crises and emerging challenges across the Western Hemisphere.

Sustained bilateral training supports U.S. Southern Command priorities to strengthen regional partnerships, improve readiness, and maintain a capable force posture across the hemisphere.

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05/24/2026

U.S. And Salvadoran Marines Strengthen Regional Readiness During CENTAM Guardian 2026

U.S. Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion and Salvadoran Marines with the 1st Marine Brigade conduct bilateral training during CENTAM Guardian 2026 to improve coordination and operational effectiveness in a multinational environment. The training strengthened tactical proficiency and reinforced integration between partner forces.

📍 La Unión, El Salvador, April 27, 2026

CENTAM Guardian 2026 brings together military and security personnel from El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Belize, the Dominican Republic, and the United States to strengthen crisis response capability and improve regional cooperation. The exercise enhances partner capacity and demonstrates a shared commitment to addressing security challenges across the Western Hemisphere.

Multinational training supports U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) priorities to strengthen command and control, build regional partnerships, and maintain forces prepared to respond to evolving threats and regional contingencies.

📽️ U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Allan Rodriguez-Rivera

05/22/2026

U.S. And Panamanian Forces Conduct Waterborne Operations Training In Panama

U.S. service members and Panamanian security personnel conduct waterborne operations training during the Jungle Operations Training Course–Panama to improve mobility, coordination, and readiness in littoral and jungle environments. The training emphasized small-unit maneuver, boat operations, and mission ex*****on in challenging terrain.

📍 Aeronaval Base Cristóbal Colón, Panama, May 6, 2026

This engagement strengthened interoperability, improved expeditionary readiness, and enhanced regional crisis response capability between partner forces. The training supports U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) priorities to strengthen hemispheric security cooperation and increase operational readiness across the region.

Multinational training in complex environments reinforces mission-ready forces capable of responding to evolving threats and supporting regional security across the Western Hemisphere.

📸 U.S. Army Spc. Richard Morgan

05/19/2026

Salvadoran Marines Employ Drone Systems During CENTAM Guardian 2026

Salvadoran Marines with the 1st Marine Brigade employ drone systems during a beach landing rehearsal at CENTAM Guardian 2026 to improve reconnaissance and coordination during amphibious operations. The training integrated unmanned systems into combined maneuvers to increase situational awareness and operational effectiveness in a maritime environment.

📍 La Unión, El Salvador, April 19, 2026

The event enhanced reconnaissance capability, strengthened amphibious coordination, and improved multinational readiness for regional crisis response. The training supports U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) priorities to strengthen partner capacity, improve command and control, and maintain regional security across the Western Hemisphere.

Multinational training with emerging technologies strengthens mission-ready forces capable of responding to evolving regional threats and supporting collective security objectives.

📸 U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Maverick Mejia

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