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TRADEWINDS 26 (TW26) – June 2026

April 17, 2026 DVIDS 0

TRADEWINDS is an annual SOUTHCOM-sponsored exercise focused on regional security cooperation, yet with global applicability. It brings together security forces from the Caribbean Basin, North America, and selected European countries, incorporating both Field Training Exercise (FTX) and Command Post Exercise (CPX).

U.S. Captures President Maduro of Venezuela in January 2026.

U.S. Strikes Venezuela – SOF Raid

January 3, 2026 SOF News 0

The United States conducted a military operation in Venezuela and captured President Maduro on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The U.S. had been building up its military presence in the Caribbean (SOF News) during the fall of 2025. Maduro has multiple […]

SOUTHCOM Commander

New SOUTHCOM Cdr Nominated

December 19, 2025 SOF News 0

A new U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) commander has been nominated – US Marine Corps Lieutenant General Frank Donovan. He is currently the Vice Commander for U.S. Special Operations Command. The Department of Defense formally announced the nomination with a press […]

Venezuela - U.S. Military Staging

Venezuela – U.S. Increases Military Presence

November 11, 2025 SOF News 0

The U.S. rhetoric on Venezuela has been increasing over the past several months. Many noteworthy deployments of military forces have been reported throughout the Caribbean region. El Salvador. On November 7, 2025, Twitter tweets were noting that the U.S. Air […]

492nd SOW’s Special Operations Advisor Teams

August 29, 2025 Guest 0

By Technical Sgt. Carly Feliciano. While headlines often focus on major combat operations or high-visibility deployments, a quieter force is shaping the future of global security—Air Force Special Operations Command’s Special Operations Advisor Teams. Operating under the 492nd Special Operations […]