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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

An infographic describes U.S. Southern Command’s mission priorities and area of responsibility.

This is Southcom

U.S. Southern Command’s four mission priorities include building relationships, enabling rapid response, countering threat networks and innovation. Its area of responsibility includes one-sixth of the world’s landmass.

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