Kelly comes from the Pentagon where he served as the senior military advisor to the Secretary of Defense since March 2011. As Southcom’s commander, he is now responsible for overseeing all U.S. military operations in Latin America and Caribbean.
Marine Gen. John F. Kelly assumed command of U.S. Southern Command Nov. 19, 2012, vowing to extend partnership outreach throughout the region as Southcom's 22nd commander. Story
U.S. Southern Command continues to move full steam ahead on its array of theater engagement programs while exploring new and more efficient ways to conduct them and to maximize their impact. Story
Several military exercises that just wrapped up or are under way exemplify U.S. Southern Command’s robust exercise program, one that officials consider integral to regional stability and U.S. national security. Story
Three months into the job as the top U.S. military officer at U.S. Southern Command, Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly is reaching out to partners in the region and emphasizing the importance of cooperation among nations directly to America's south. Story
Putting lessons learned from the 2010 earthquake response in Haiti into practice, U.S. Southern Command has entered this year’s hurricane season ready to provide timely, effective aid should another disaster strike the region. Story
Kelly comes from the Pentagon where he served as the senior military advisor to the Secretary of Defense since March 2011. As Southcom’s commander, he is now responsible for overseeing all U.S. military operations in Latin America and Caribbean. 