SOUTHCOM Podcast Episode 1 - Enhanced Counter Narcotics Operations

Brazilian Lt. Gen. David Almeida Alcoforado, Deputy Director for United States Southern Command’s Strategy, Policy, and Plans Directorate, talks about the importance of partnership and his role in translating U.S. National Security and National Military Strategies into the Command’s Strategy and Campaign Plan as well as country-specific, theater security cooperation activities and engagements. (By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs; hosted and produced by Rich Crusan)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Regina Sabric, SOUTHCOM’s Deputy Reserve Director of Operations and a fighter pilot, highlights the importance of observing and celebrating the contributions and successes of women in history and provides a message for women thinking about their futures. (By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs; hosted and produced by Rich Crusan)

El General de Brigada Erik Rodriguez, del Ejército de Colombia, que actualmente ejerce como líder en la Dirección de Ejercicios y Asuntos de Coalición del Comando Sur de los EE.UU., describe como el Programa de Asistencia Humanitaria ha contribuido millones de dólares para apoyar los esfuerzos de 28 naciones contra el COVID-19 y conversa sobre el rol crítico que juegan los esfuerzos multinacionales en la seguridad regional, especialmente en los esfuerzos contra el crimen organizado trasnacional. Colombian Brig. Gen. Erik Rodriguez, leader of U.S. Southern Command’s Exercises and Coalition Affairs Directorate, describes how SOUTHCOM’s Humanitarian Assistance Program has provided millions of dollars in COVID-19 assistance in 28 nations and discusses the critical role multinational partnerships play in regional security, especially in countering transnational criminal organizations. (By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs; hosted and produced by Rich Crusan)

Colombian Brig. Gen. Erik Rodriguez, leader of U.S. Southern Command’s Exercises and Coalition Affairs Directorate, describes how SOUTHCOM’s Humanitarian Assistance Program has provided millions of dollars in COVID-19 assistance in 28 nations and discusses the critical role multinational partnerships play in regional security, especially in countering transnational criminal organizations. (By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs; hosted and produced by Rich Crusan)

U.S. Ambassador Jean Manes, Civilian Deputy to the Commander, U.S. Southern Command, describes how IUU Fishing is about human rights, the environment, food sustainability, sovereignty, and security.

SOUTHCOM's podcast talks to U.S. Ambassador Jean Manes about the command's Women, Peace, and Security Program, amplifying the initiative's importance and successes in advance of a book launch scheduled for Oct. 29 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Resolution 1325." (By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs; hosted by Rich Crusan; produced by John Ciccarelli)

In the inaugural episode, the SOUTHCOM Podcast talks with Navy Rear Adm. Larry Watkins about the command's enhanced counter narcotics operations and the threat of illicit trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean. (By U.S. Southern Command Public Affairs; hosted by Rich Crusan; produced by John Ciccarelli)