On November 13, 2025, the U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on his official X account that the United States had initiated Operation Southern Spear. The campaign is large-scale, focused on removing narco terrorist organizations across the Western Hemisphere. Directed by President Donald J. Trump and executed by U.S. Southern Command with support from the new Joint Task Force Southern Spear, the operation is framed as a homeland security priority. The emphasis is on stopping drug flows and hostile criminal networks before they reach American soil. While the announcement outlined broad goals, details about troop movements, partner nation involvement, and tactical benchmarks have not yet been released. Read full Defense News at this link ...
Read More
 |
| A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II launches from the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during nighttime flight operations in the Caribbean Sea, October 10, 2025. The aircraft is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), part of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable). (Picture source: U.S. Department of War) |
Read More