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Marines

U.S. Marine Corps Forces South

2000 OPELOUSAS AVENUE

New Orleans, LA. 70114

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CMDCM Joseph L. Johnson, Command Master Chief,
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Forces South

CMDCM Joseph L. Johnson, Command Master Chief, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Forces South

Photo by Courtesy Image

Sergeant Major Patrick E. Fay, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Forces South

Sergeant Major Patrick E. Fay, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Forces South

Photo by MARFORRES COMMSTRAT

Sergeant Major Roberto A. Sim, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Forces South

Sergeant Major Roberto A. Sim, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Forces South

Photo by COMMSTRAT

A U.S. Sailor with Joint Communications Support Element, U.S. Transportation Command, grapples with a U.S. Airman with the 346th Air Expeditionary Wing during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Sailor with Joint Communications Support Element, U.S. Transportation Command, grapples with a U.S. Airman with the 346th Air Expeditionary Wing during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, grapples with a U.S. Airman with the 346th Air Expeditionary Wing during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, grapples with a U.S. Airman with the 346th Air Expeditionary Wing during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, grapple during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, grapple during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, demonstrate a takedown technique during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, demonstrate a takedown technique during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, practices hand-fighting techniques with a U.S. Sailor with Joint Communications Support Element, U.S. Transportation Command, during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, practices hand-fighting techniques with a U.S. Sailor with Joint Communications Support Element, U.S. Transportation Command, during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, practice hand-fighting techniques during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, practice hand-fighting techniques during a joint Marine Corps Martial Arts Program course at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Feb. 19, 2026. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

The Honorable John C. Phelan, center, secretary of the Navy, speaks to U.S. Sailors with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

The Honorable John C. Phelan, center, secretary of the Navy, speaks to U.S. Sailors with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

The Honorable John C. Phelan, secretary of the Navy, speaks with an air traffic controller from the 346th Air Expeditionary Wing, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

The Honorable John C. Phelan, secretary of the Navy, speaks with an air traffic controller from the 346th Air Expeditionary Wing, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

The Honorable John C. Phelan, secretary of the Navy, speaks to U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

The Honorable John C. Phelan, secretary of the Navy, speaks to U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

The Honorable John C. Phelan, center, secretary of the Navy, tours the flight line with the deputy commander of the 346th Air Expeditionary Wing, left, and the senior enlisted leader of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, right, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

The Honorable John C. Phelan, center, secretary of the Navy, tours the flight line with the deputy commander of the 346th Air Expeditionary Wing, left, and the senior enlisted leader of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, right, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

The Honorable John C. Phelan, secretary of the Navy, greets U.S. Airmen with the 5th Combat Communications Group at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

The Honorable John C. Phelan, secretary of the Navy, greets U.S. Airmen with the 5th Combat Communications Group at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

The Honorable John C. Phelan, secretary of the Navy, is briefed by the material control officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

The Honorable John C. Phelan, secretary of the Navy, is briefed by the material control officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

The Honorable John C. Phelan, secretary of the Navy, greets U.S. Sailors with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

The Honorable John C. Phelan, secretary of the Navy, greets U.S. Sailors with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 24, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony J. Loftus, command senior enlisted leader, II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Anthony J. Loftus, command senior enlisted leader, II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to U.S. service members with Joint Communications Support Element, U.S. Transportation Command, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to U.S. service members with Joint Communications Support Element, U.S. Transportation Command, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

U.S. service members with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA), 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, and Joint Communications Support Element, U.S. Transportation Command, perform a unit chant at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. service members with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA), 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, and Joint Communications Support Element, U.S. Transportation Command, perform a unit chant at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, right, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, presents a challenge coin to a U.S. Marine with Joint Communications Support Element, U.S. Transportation Command, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Calvert L. Worth, right, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force, presents a challenge coin to a U.S. Marine with Joint Communications Support Element, U.S. Transportation Command, at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 12, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

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