Air Forces Southern

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[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

The 31st Air Task Force assumed the 346th AEW mission in Puerto Rico, with Col Brad Dvorak taking command Oct. 7.

The transition follows operations supporting 350 interdictions and the seizure of 207 metric tons of illicit drugs.

Full story:
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[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Built on trust, mutual respect and expertise, AFSOUTH and the @FuerzaAereaCol met for Airman-to-Airman Talks to align priorities and plan bilateral cooperation through 2028. This partnership strengthens our ability to meet emerging threats and protect our shared hemisphere. 🇺🇸 🇨🇴

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

612th Air Communications Squadron Airmen took command and control into the New Mexico field—testing a mobile communications package designed to keep air operations moving when networks are disrupted.

Learn more 👇
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[US Embassy San Jose @usembassysjo]

📦🇺🇸🇨🇷 Un avión de transporte militar C-17 de la Fuerza Aérea de Estados Unidos partió de Costa Rica con 45 toneladas de cocaína destinada para destrucción, incautada por Costa Rica con apoyo de Estados Unidos y otros países socios del Escudo de las Américas y la Coalición de las Américas contra los Carteles.

Esta operación representa hasta más de 1,25 mil millones de dólares que quedan fuera de las manos de las redes criminales.

🤝 Una nueva era de cooperación en seguridad da resultados contra los carteles y hace de nuestro hemisferio un lugar más seguro.

@DEAHQ
@DeptofWar
@Southcom
#ÉxitosEnSeguridad

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

On the first day of #SOUTHAM2026, air chiefs, senior leaders and state partners came together to set the conditions for meaningful dialogue, stronger relationships and coordinated action across the hemisphere. @Southcom

🔗 https://t.co/nQZt2SFYXo

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Airmen from across the Americas are working side-by-side during #PANAMAX2026, strengthening the trust and interoperability needed to respond together when it matters most.

https://t.co/BYb1kF2R5l

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Amistad 2026 is underway in the Dominican Republic. U.S. and Dominican medical professionals will work side by side to strengthen health security, exchange expertise and build the partnerships that prepare both nations for tomorrow��s challenges. 🇺🇸🤝🇩🇴

🔗https://t.co/tE0aDG70Us

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Together with our partners, we continue advancing interoperability and promoting a safer, more secure Western Hemisphere. 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇹

[Gen. Steven Nordhaus @ChiefNGB]

Honored to visit Guatemala and meet with Maj. Gen. Henry Saenz, Minister of Defense, alongside Roosevelt Ditlevson, ASW for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs and Brig. Gen. Chad Bridges, TAG of Arkansas.

We reinforced the 24-year relationship between the Arkansas National Guard and Guatemala through the @DeptofWar State Partnership Program. Together, we are advancing shared efforts to combat narco-trafficking and transnational criminal organizations, strengthen military capacity, and support a safer, more secure Western Hemisphere.

Grateful for Guatemala’s continued commitment to regional security and for the opportunity to deepen this enduring partnership.

#StrongerTogetherStrongerTomorrow

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, the Illinois @USNationalGuard Adjutant General visited AFSOUTH to see firsthand how the Illinois @AirNatlGuard's 183d AOG expands the command’s ability to plan, synchronize and direct air operations across the @Southcom AOR.

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[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Salitre 2026 may be over, but its impact continues.

From multinational planning to integrated air and space operations, six partner air forces demonstrated what’s possible when trust, interoperability and shared purpose come together.🇨🇱 🇵🇾 🇧🇷 🇦🇷 🇨🇴 🇺🇸

🔗 https://t.co/eCeWAtKJXj

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

For the first time during Exercise Salitre, coalition space operators watched a commercial satellite execute a live, on-orbit evasive maneuver in response to a simulated adversary, turning training into a real-world demonstration of space operations.

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[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

During #Salitre2026, Airmen from across the Americas sharpened the medical skills, trust and interoperability that turn partnership into lifesaving capability. Because together is how we answer tomorrow’s crisis.
🇺🇸🇨🇱🇵🇾🇧🇷🇦🇷🇨🇴
🔗https://t.co/cOnm3dL5hP

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

During #Salitre2026, Chilean Minister of Defense Fernando Barros met with U.S. and partner nation Airmen to see firsthand how six nations are strengthening interoperability, building trust and advancing the shared readiness that supports a safe, secure and prosperous hemisphere.

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Amistad 2026 in Paraguay proved the strongest alliances aren’t built through words alone. They’re built through shared service, shared expertise and shared purpose. 🇵🇾🤝🇺🇸

3000+ Patients.
1000+ Pairs of glasses.
200+ Hearing aids.

🔗 https://t.co/ducLItuJ0h

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Trust isn't built overnight—it starts with training together.

Texas @AirNatlGuard and Chilean air force security forces trained side by side during Resolute Sentinel – #Salitre2026, strengthening interoperability through realistic scenarios.

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[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

Sustaining a 24/7 lifeline to earthquake-damaged communities.
Day and night, the @DeptofWar is accelerating the delivery of vital earthquake assistance to the front lines in Venezuela where help is needed most. U.S. military aircrews are powering an air bridge that is providing critical support to @StateDept-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes.

@usairforce @USMC @USArmy @JTF_Bravo @The24MEU @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

During Amistad 2026, a USAF biomedical equipment technician partnered with a Paraguayan dental equipment specialist with over 40 years of experience, gaining new perspectives in innovation and resourcefulness while restoring critical needs to clinics.

🔗 https://t.co/OQDXAljFDi

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Resolute Sentinel–#Salitre2026 is underway in Chile, bringing together Airmen & aircraft from across the Americas to sharpen combat readiness & reinforce the partnerships that keep our hemisphere secure. @Southcom @HollomanAFB @AirNatlGuard @usairforce

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[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

Unmatched disaster relief capability:
The @usairforce's C-17 Globemaster III is the perfect blend of speed, volume, and flexibility, capable of delivering and offloading large payloads of disaster assistance quickly across the globe.

During Venezuela earthquake relief operations, the C-17 has proven invaluable, helping surge critically needed first responder teams, supplies, and heavy equipment to the country.

At the direction of #SOUTHCOM, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting @StateDept-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela.

@DeptofWar @SecWar @WHAAsstSecty @USForeignAssist @USAenEspanol @usembassyve

[Air Forces Southern @AFSOUTH]

Air chiefs and senior military leaders from 19 nations gathered in the Dominican Republic for CONJEFAMER 2026, where participating nations approved a new strategic focus on airspace control to combat illicit air activity and strengthen regional security.

https://t.co/AePCWavMVy