24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployed to the USSOUTHCOM AOR as the Littoral Combat Force-24

[24th Marine Expeditionary Unit @The24MEU]

America’s forward-deployed crisis response forces, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the @Southcom Area of Responsibility as Littoral Combat Force-24.

@USMC | @USNavy

#24thmeu #lcf24 #opsouthernspear #magtf #caribops #southcom

[24th Marine Expeditionary Unit @The24MEU]

Beyond Line-of-Sight. 🎯

@Marines with #V32, #LCF24, train with the switchblade 300 drone.

@CSJTCPR

U.S. Military forces are deployed to the @ussouthcom area of responsibility in support of #jtfwhem, @deptofwar-directed operations, and the President's priorities.

[24th Marine Expeditionary Unit @The24MEU]

Crossing the Deckplates. ⚓🇺🇸

Representing #lcf24, one of our own stood alongside #usnavy brothers and sisters during the Chief Pinning Ceremony aboard the @uss_san_antonio, proving the strength of our Blue-Green team.

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

Vessel of Interest

[U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South @MARFORSOUTH]

U.S. Marines with Littoral Combat Force-24 conduct a deck shoot aboard USS San Antonio in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 20. The training reinforced weapons proficiency and readiness for assigned @Southcom missions.

#MARFORSOUTH #LCF24 @The24MEU

[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

24/7 readiness.
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Littoral Combat Force-24, set up an observation post during a patrol base exercise at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center, Puerto Rico, Sept. 8, 2026.

U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. #SAWC #A3C

#JTFWHEM @The24MEU @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar

[24th Marine Expeditionary Unit @The24MEU]

Hunting Ghosts

@USMC Marines with #v32, #lcf24, conduct a counter-UAS patrol base exercise.

U.S. military forces are deployed to @Southcom area of responsibility, in support of #JTFWHEM and @DeptofWar-directed operations.

[24th Marine Expeditionary Unit @The24MEU]

Continuous Presence

On Sept. 7, 2026, Marines with #lcf24, launched from the USS San Antonio to conduct a Maritime Interdiction Operation in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

U.S. forces are deployed to #southcom area of responsibility to disrupt illicit drug trafficking.

[24th Marine Expeditionary Unit @The24MEU]

Providing Security

@USMC Marines with #clb8, #lcf24, improve security around the perimeter of an airfield.

U.S. military forces a deployed to @Southcom area of responsibility, in support of #jtfwhem, and @DeptofWar-directed operations.

[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, fires an M134 minigun during a Maritime Interdiction Operation in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 7, 2026.

U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.

#JTFWHEM @The24MEU @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT @afsouth @usairforce

[24th Marine Expeditionary Unit @The24MEU]

Send it 🤘🏼

@USMC Marines with #v32, #lcf24, conduct a live-fire mortar range.

U.S. military forces are deployed to @Southcom area of responsibility in support of #jtfwhem, @DeptofWar-directed operations to protect the homeland through continuous presence.

[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, approaches San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) after a Maritime Interdiction Operation while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 7, 2026.

U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.

#JTFWHEM @The24MEU @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT @afsouth @usairforce

[24th Marine Expeditionary Unit @The24MEU]

The New @Southcom - @SecWar

On Sept. 5, 2026, Marines with #lcf24, launched from the USS San Antonio to conduct a Maritime Interdiction Operation in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

U.S. forces are deployed to #southcom area of responsibility to disrupt illicit drug trafficking.

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

Mission in Motion

[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

On Sept. 16, under the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a floating refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific.

Intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement with the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the vessel have been transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. After clearing the vessel and disembarking the crew, U.S. forces sank it. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere.

"Alongside our Ecuadorian partners, we are relentlessly pursuing narco-terrorists who prey on our citizens, undermine hemispheric security, and leave death and suffering in their wake. This deliberate, lawful, and precise operation saves lives and makes our citizens—from Ecuador to the United States—safer." - SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan

#A3C #JTFWHEM @DeptofWar @SecWar @USMC @USNavy @USEmbassyEc @DefensaEc @The24MEU

[24th Marine Expeditionary Unit @The24MEU]

You Can't Hide From Us

@USMC with #v32, #lcf24, conduct a Neros Archer first-person view drone live-fire range in Puerto Rico.

U.S. military forces are #deployed to the @Southcom area of operation in support of #jtfwhem and @DeptofWar-directed operations.

[U.S. Marines @USMC]

Security Reinforcement

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

Marines fire mortars, testing speed, control and precision during a live-fire event at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center, Puerto Rico.

[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

On Sept. 15, under the direction of #SOUTHCOM, Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere (JTF-WHEM) forces successfully interdicted a floating refueling station supporting illicit at-sea drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific.

Intelligence confirmed the vessel's involvement with the Los Choneros violent narco-terrorist organization. Individuals removed from the vessel will be transferred to Ecuadorian authorities. After clearing the vessel and disembarking the crew, U.S. forces sank it. JTF-WHEM continues to conduct precise and professional operations to dismantle the logistical networks fueling narco-trafficking in the Western Hemisphere.

"We are exerting unrelenting pressure on these narco-terrorists and hurting them where it counts: dismantling their intricate networks, disrupting their sophisticated logistics, and dealing a blow to their finances. This is what total systemic friction looks like." – SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan

#A3C #JTFWHEM @DeptofWar @SecWar @USMC @USNavy @USEmbassyEc @DefensaEc @The24MEU

[24th Marine Expeditionary Unit @The24MEU]

Range Day

@USMC with #v32, #lcf24, conduct a long bay range in Puerto Rico.

U.S. military forces are #deployed to the @Southcom area of operation in support of #jtfwhem, and @DeptofWar-directed operations.

[U.S. Southern Command @Southcom]

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, flies over Tumaco, Colombia, Aug. 27, 2026.

U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence.

#JTFWHEM @The24MEU @SecWar @USMC @USNavy @MARFORSOUTH @NAVSOUS4THFLT