Air Forces Southern

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[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Same standard. Every time.

First active-duty to all seven majors.

26.2—on repeat. No reset. Just execution when it counts. Always Ready!

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[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Combat power starts long before wheels up. Our Airmen are turning dormant airfields into launch points for AIRPOWER and strengthening readiness across the hemisphere.
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[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

A stray bullet nearly cost a 16-year-old boy his leg. During LAMAT 2026 🇺🇸🤝🇱🇨, U.S. Air Force and Saint Lucian surgeons worked side-by-side to restore blood flow and save it.

Partnership. Capability. Impact.

🔗 https://t.co/GrrQAWTrXJ

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

When every second matters, teamwork becomes the treatment plan. During LAMAT 2026, U.S. Air Force and Saint Lucian medical teams trained through high-pressure Code Blue scenarios to strengthen collaboration and emergency response capabilities.

🔗 https://t.co/zWxSfYyofu

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Taking lung care to new heights in Saint Lucia.

For the first time during LAMAT, a U.S. Air Force pulmonologist joined the mission at OKEU Hospital—delivering 77 pulmonary consultations alongside Saint Lucian healthcare professionals.

🔗 https://t.co/SOHeB2y6JG

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Three Airmen were recognized with International Health Specialist Mission Excellence citations during LAMAT 2026 in St. Lucia. 🇺🇸🤝🇱🇨

Strengthening partnerships, readiness and regional health security.

Learn more about the recipients:
🔗https://t.co/GXeoY5cVRL

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Every heartbeat counts. During #LAMAT26, cardiology teams are working alongside Saint Lucian providers—delivering care and strengthening how partners respond together. Health security is regional security.

@Southcom @USEmbBridgetown

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

U.S. Air Force medical teams in Saint Lucia moved from ceremony to patient care the same day—working alongside host-nation providers to deliver care, build readiness and strengthen partnerships across the Caribbean.

🔗 https://t.co/isOC1CI2RT

@Southcom @USEmbBridgetown

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

The U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue hit the air over Santiago, delivering a top notch parachute demo at #FIDAE2026—showcasing the discipline, confidence and teamwork that define Air Force leaders from day one.

🔗 https://t.co/PpV1niqq5o

@Southcom

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

A Chilean air force KC-135E Stratotanker refueled the @usairforce F-35 Demo Team over Chile on the way to #FIDAE2026, marking a key milestone in fifth-generation integration and interoperability in the region.

🔗 https://t.co/tu9sb80Ov0

@Southcom @FACh_Chile @aircombatcmd

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

LAMAT26 in Guyana complete 🇬🇾

This wasn’t just care—it was operational readiness.

Side-by-side with our Guyanese partners, teams built real capability under real conditions—strengthening the response needed for a safer, more secure hemisphere.

🔗 https://t.co/nb82pq4WGI

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Col. William Watkins assumed command of the 346th Air Expeditionary Wing in Ceiba, Puerto Rico.

The ceremony marked the wing’s first change of command and the first active-duty Air Force wing change of command in Puerto Rico since 1973.

🔗 https://t.co/65Zd9fSIJS

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

LAMAT 2026 kicks off in Guyana. 🇬🇾

Airmen and Guyana Ministry of Health providers launched the mission in Georgetown—marking the start of two weeks of partnership, patient care and medical readiness.

🔗 https://t.co/eHFDhn2R2u

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Congratulations to Brig. Gen. Henry Jeffress III on his promotion. Your leadership continues to strengthen partnerships and advance the mission across the region. ⭐✈️

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Partnership in action. 🇺🇸🤝🇪🇨

Air Forces Southern hosted U.S. and Ecuadorian Airman-to-Airman talks to align cooperation efforts, strengthen interoperability, and address shared regional security challenges.

More: https://t.co/VqQ1oqUwbo

@Southcom

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

While in the Federation for the #CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, @SecRubio visited the 2026 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) in Saint Kitts and Nevis — a memorable moment for our Airmen.

Learn more about the mission here:
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[Craig Smith @csmithKGUNTV]

You may have an idea what the Army, Navy and Air Force do, but what about Space Force?
https://t.co/3DlQSpICl1 @AFSOUTH @kgun9

[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

Strengthening the U.S.-Argentina defense partnership:
In early January, @AFSOUTH conducted a knowledge exchange with @FuerzaAerea_Arg to support Argentina's integration of newly acquired F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.

Through mentorship from the United States, the Argentine air force is developing the plans and programs required to operate and sustain the modern fighter platform. The addition of the F-16 enhances Argentina’s ability to defend its airspace and contribute to regional security efforts across the Western Hemisphere.

#Argentina is a trusted regional partner and leader in promoting democratic values worldwide. @EmbajadaEEUUarg | @MinDefensa_Ar | @EMCFFAA_Arg | @Ejercito_Arg | @Armada_Arg | @StateDeptPM
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[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

Strengthening medical partnerships:
@AFSOUTH has launched LAMAT 2026 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Over the next two weeks, 60 @usairforce medical and support professionals will integrate directly into hospitals, clinics and community outreach events across St. Kitts and Nevis -- strengthening collaboration and advancing a safer, more prepared Western Hemisphere.

This third LAMAT engagement in the Federation reaffirms a partnership built on trust, continuity and shared commitment to regional resilience. @USEmbassyBtown

Read more: https://t.co/Q0DyIflRbS

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

When the call came, Air Force Rescue answered.

Hundreds of miles offshore of Mexico, AFSOUTH and Davis-Monthan AFB rescue forces came together to ensure someone’s worst day wasn’t their last.

“These things we do, That others may live.”

Read more 👉 https://t.co/NhR6utnmpR