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U.S. Southern Command Directs Lethal Kinetic Strikes on Vessels Linked to Designated Terrorist Organizations in Caribbean and Eastern…
On February 23, SOUTHCOM directed a lethal kinetic strike in the Caribbean, while a separate strike on February 20 targeted a vessel in the Eastern…
Feb 23
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Defcon Level
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Donald Standeford
4
1
U.S. Conducts Three Lethal Kinetic Strikes on Narco-Trafficking Vessels in Eastern Pacific and Caribbean
SOUTHCOM Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting known trafficking routes and actively engaged in narco-trafficking operations
Feb 17
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Defcon Level
5
1
SOUTHCOM: Lethal Kinetic Strike on Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Three
The engagement led to the deaths of three individuals identified in official accounts.
Feb 14
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
3
2
US Marine Declared Deceased After Overboard Incident Aboard USS Iwo Jima During Caribbean Operations
The incident occurred while the vessel was conducting routine operations in the Caribbean Sea as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd…
Feb 12
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
7
1
Caribbean - USS Truxtun and USNS Supply Collide During Replenishment Operation
Two personnel sustained minor injuries and one has been reported to be in stable condition. Both vessels continue to sail safely while an investigation…
Feb 12
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
6
3
US-Colombia Joint Operation Intercepts Narco-Submarine with 10 Tons of Cocaine in Pacific Waters
The operation targeted a semi-submersible vessel carrying 10 tons of cocaine valued at $441 million. Authorities destroyed the narcotics and arrested…
Feb 10
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
9
3
U.S. Southern Command Conducts Lethal Kinetic Strike on Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific
The strike resulted in two fatalities and one survivor who triggered a U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue response.
Feb 10
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
3
1
U.S. Southern Command: Joint Task Force Southern Spear Conducts Lethal Kinetic Strike On Vessel
SOUTHCOM: "Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in…
Feb 6
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Defcon Level
4
January 2026
U.S. Southern Command Executes Lethal Kinetic Strike on Narco-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific, Resulting in Two Fatalities
Intelligence evaluations established the vessel’s path along recognized narco-trafficking lanes and its participation in such activities.
Jan 24
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
10
2
U.S. Forces Seize Motor Vessel Sagitta in Caribbean Interdiction Operation
U.S. military forces supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) apprehended the Motor Vessel Sagitta without incident in the Caribbean
Jan 20
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
8
2
US Tactical Team Boards, Seizes Motor Tanker Veronica In The Caribbean
U.S. COAST GUARD: “This morning, a [United States Coast Guard] tactical team boarded and seized Motor Tanker Veronica, a sanctioned oil tanker, in the…
Jan 15
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Defcon Level
6
1
2
US Coast Guard Executes Boarding And Seizure Of Motor Tanker Olina East Of Caribbean
The vessel, part of Venezuela’s “ghost fleet” suspected of transporting embargoed oil, was intercepted early this morning in a coordinated effort…
Jan 9
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Defcon Level
and
Donald Standeford
6
1
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