PentagonAugust 5, 2026· Defense.gov News

Southcom Establishes Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere

Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, led by Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin Jarrard, integrates military capabilities with the 18 partner nations of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition.

Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, led by Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin Jarrard, integrates military capabilities with the 18 partner nations of the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition.

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