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Legal team translate policy into action during Operation Southern Guard
February 25, 2025 — NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Tasked with ensuring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-led migrant operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are executed with legal precision, the Joint Task Force Southern Guard (JTF-SG) legal team translate complex laws and policies into clear, actionable guidance for commanders and troops on the ground. MORE

Joint Task Force Southern Guard conducts joint reception staging onward movement and integration briefing at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Feb. 10, 2025. Joint Task Force Southern Guard is supporting illegal aliens holding operations led by the Department of Homeland Security at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Cox) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out name tapes) (Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Reed-Cox)

No Comms, No Mission: J6 keeps Operation Southern Guard connected
February 25, 2025 — NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Where would Operation Southern Guard be without internet, phones, radios, or secure video teleconferencing? Probably relying on carrier pigeons, smoke signals, and an unhealthy amount of sticky notes. None of which are ideal for running a joint task force. MORE

An electromagnetic spectrum manager assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Guard programs radios at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Feb. 18, 2025. Joint Task Force Southern Guard is supporting illegal aliens holding operations led by the Department of Homeland Security at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Cox) (Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Reed-Cox)

Mission success starts with people, JTF Southern Guard J1 ensures readiness and victory
February 25, 2025 — NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba – Missions don’t succeed on strategy alone, they rely on the people who execute them. At Joint Task Force Southern Guard, the J1 team works behind the scenes to ensure every service member is accounted for, supported and ready to perform. MORE

Joint Task Force Southern Guard J1 human resources personnel discuss manning rosters at Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Feb. 18, 2025. Joint Task Force Southern Guard is supporting illegal aliens holding operations led by the Department of Homeland Security at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Cox) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out name tapes and computer screens)

Joining forces: An in-depth look into Joint Task Force Southern Guard
February 24, 2025 — NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — Some missions take months to plan. Others come together in a moment’s notice. Joint Task Force Southern Guard, or JTF-SG, is one of the latter. A force assembled with speed and precision, bringing together military expertise from across the Department of Defense to support Department of Homeland Security-led migrant operations. MORE

U.S. service members support interagency partners escorting illegal aliens as part of Operation Southern Guard at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Feb. 10 2025. Joint Task Force Southern Guard is supporting illegal aliens holding operations led by the Department of Homeland Security at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

410th Contracting Support Brigade enhances readiness with validation exercise
February 20, 2025 — Soldiers, Airmen and Civilians with the 410th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB), 502nd Contracting Squadron, 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) and 773rd ESS conducted a joint validation exercise (VALEX) Feb. 10-13 on Fort Sam Houston, Texas to assess and refine their ability to provide contracting support for military operations. MORE

U.S. Army Col. Kenneth Bulthuis, second from left, commander of the 410th CSB, asks questions and gives feedback during mock briefings at a joint validation exercise (VALEX) at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Feb. 13, 2025. Soldiers, Airmen and Civilians with the 410th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB), 502nd Contracting Squadron, 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) and 773rd ESS conducted a VALEX to assess and refine their ability to provide contracting support for military operations.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)

Admiral Holsey visits illegal aliens holding operations center at Guantanamo Bay
February 10, 2025 — U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), visited Operation Southern Guard at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Feb. 5, to assess ongoing illegal alien holding operations (IAHO). MORE

An interagency official briefs U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, the commander of U.S Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), on medical screening procedures during a visit the illegal aliens holding operations (IAHO) at Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Feb. 5, 2025. USSOUTHCOM is supporting IAHO led by the Department of Homeland Security at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

U.S. Army South leads joint task force in support of illegal alien holding operation in Guantanamo Bay
February 4, 2025 — NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA – At the direction of the President of the United States, and in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense, U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) has assumed responsibility as the lead Joint Task Force for ongoing illegal alien holding operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. MORE

At the direction of the President of the United States, and in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense, U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) has assumed responsibility as the lead Joint Task Force for ongoing illegal alien holding operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos builds the future of U.S., Brazil defense cooperation
January 13, 2025 — Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos serves as one of four U.S. Army South’s (USARSOUTH) partner nation liaison officers (PNLO). Since July 2023, Matos has worked to strengthen the historic partnership between Brazil and the U.S., focusing on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability. MORE

Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos, the Brazilian partner nation liaison officer at U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), stands in front of the USARSOUTH headquarters at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Jan. 7, 2025. Since July 2023, Matos has worked to strengthen the historic partnership between Brazil and the United States, focusing on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)

US Army South Peruvian Partner Nation Liaison Officer is Promoted to Colonel and Bids Farewell to the Unit
January 13, 2025 — Peruvian Lt. Col. Jose Avellaneda Diaz, the Peruvian army partner nation liaison officer (PNLO) to U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 16. MORE

Lt. Col. Jose Avellaneda Diaz, the Peruvian army partner nation liaison officer (PNLO) to U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), is promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. Avellaneda has served as a PNLO since February 2023, and during his tenure had played a key role in advancing the U.S.-Peruvian military partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Cox)

Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference begins in Miami, focusing on 21st century security challenges
November 20, 2024 — Representatives from 17 member nations and three special observer countries of the Conference of American Armies (CAA) have gathered in Miami for the CAA Specialized Conference, taking place, Nov. 4-7. MORE

Delegates listen to presentations during the Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference in Miami, Nov. 4, 2024. Representatives from 20 member armies, observer armies, and special observer armies gathered to address practical initiatives that foster international cooperation and bolster regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Cox)