The Watch - Homeland Defense

A crew member aboard the United States Coast Guard cutter Valiant loads bales of illicit drugs at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on June 6, 2025. PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS DIANA SHERBS THE WATCH STAFF Crews from two United States Coast Guard cutters off-loaded nearly 8,300 kilograms of cocaine and 1,200 kilograms of marijuana worth…

A massive tunnel was dug to funnel drugs and other contraband into the U.S. between Tijuana and San Diego. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION THE WATCH STAFF…

DIÁLOGO AMÈRICAS ILLUSTRATION DIÁLOGO AMÈRICAS Widely considered as one the most effective multinational strategies worldwide to combat drug trafficking,…

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter conducts an underway replenishment alongside Military Sealift Command dry cargo ship USNS William…

The two new vessels will strengthen the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force’s emergency response and search and rescue capabilities. TURKS AND CAICOS…

Maj. Gen. Román Carmona Landa takes the oath to become the Mexican Air Force’s new commander on June 1, 2025, in Mexico City. GOVERNMENT OF MEXICO At a June 1,…

The Chinese Communist Party’ s influence in Latin America media coverage is growing and malignly influencing coverage of Beijing’s actions, media observers say.…

The USS Cole recently deployed to the Caribbean region to support homeland defense efforts related to the Mexico-U.S. border and sea approaches. UNITED STATES…

The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely intercepted a vessel in the Caribbean Sea in May 2025, confiscating a $13.7 million shipment of cocaine. A U.S. Coast…