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Defending, Protecting and Helping: U.S. Southern Command

  • Defense.gov
  • Dec. 5, 2018 | 1:00

They defend and protect our southern approaches to the United States. They also ensure regional security in Central America, South America, and much of the Caribbean. Meet the U.S. Southern Command.