Sharpening precision and readiness to maintain dominance across the sea, air, and land domains: U.S. Marines and a UH-1Y Venom crew with Littoral Combat Force-24 conduct fast-rope training aboard USS San Antonio (LPD 17) in the Caribbean Sea July 18, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of #OpSouthernSpear, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and the President’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. @The24MEU @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT