Feb. 11, 2026 AFSOUTH Airman integral to 563rd RQG rescue off coast of Mexico U.S. Air Force rescue aircrews from the 563rd Rescue Group, supported by Air Forces Southern, conducted a long-range water rescue of a civilian aboard a tanker in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico, Feb. 5, 2026.
Jan. 22, 2026 Joint Task Force-Bravo receives Denton Delivery in Honduras A C-5M Super Galaxy from the 433rd Airlift Wing Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, delivered 90,000 pounds of humanitarian cargo to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 12, 2026.
Jan. 21, 2026 Space Forces Southern activated at Davis-Monthan AFB The U.S. Space Force and U.S. Southern Command officially marked the activation of Space Forces Southern (SPACEFOR–SOUTH) during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Jan. 21, 2026, formalizing the command’s role in integrating space capabilities across the Western Hemisphere.
Dec. 12, 2025 Lt. Gen. Pettus Assumes Command of SOUTHCOM; Adm. Holsey Retires Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished duties as commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) to Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan L. Pettus during a ceremony at the command’s headquarters Dec. 12 in Doral, Florida. Holsey is retiring after more than 37 years of service in the U.S. Navy.
Dec. 2, 2025 Hurricane Hunters wrap up 2025 season after flying into three Category 5 storms The squadron flew 927.9 hours this year across the Atlantic, eastern Pacific and central Pacific basins, collecting critical data that improved forecasts, saved lives and once again, demonstrated the unit's no-fail mission.
Dec. 2, 2025 Update on recent DAF efforts In a memorandum to commanders, the SecAF and CSAF said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.”
Nov. 16, 2025 Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group Enters Caribbean Sea The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, led by the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), transited the Anegada Passage and entered the Caribbean Sea, Nov. 16.
Sept. 5, 2025 AFSOUTH awards Brazilian FLO Meritorious Service Medal Maj. Gen. David Mineau, Air Forces Southern commander, awarded Brazilian Air Force Col. Leonardo Macedo the Meritorious Service Medal for his work as a foreign liaison officer, September 4, 2025.
Sept. 3, 2025 U.S., Chilean air force in A2A talks 2025 Leaders in the U.S. Air Force and the Chilean (FACh) Air Force came together for their annual Airman-to-Airman Talks to share resources, exchange ideas, and strengthen relationships at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 26-29, 2025.
Aug. 22, 2025 U.S., Paraguay close AMISTAD 2025 with strengthened partnerships, improved readiness LUQUE, Paraguay — United States and Paraguayan military leaders, healthcare professionals, and community members gathered at General Hospital of Luque, Aug. 14, to celebrate the conclusion of AMISTAD 2025.