The Commander of the US Northern Command, General Glen VanHerck, held meetings with Mexican officials to enhance bilateral military relations and discuss common interests.
Admiral José Rafael Ojeda Durán, Secretary of the Navy, and General Luis Crescencio Sandoval, Secretary of National Defense, welcomed General VanHerck at their respective headquarters to celebrate US independence.
The meetings took place at the official residence of the US Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar.
The US Northern Command emphasized building operational military compatibility through long-lasting relationships and combined training opportunities.
Ambassador Salazar highlighted the significance of cooperation between the two countries, stating that it begins with the connections between their peoples.
The visit of General VanHerck further strengthened these ties and promoted shared military cooperation.
This marks General VanHerck’s second visit to Mexico since 2021. The US Northern Command, located at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is responsible for homeland defense and civil support missions.
The command deploys forces as directed by the president or secretary of defense when necessary.
Additionally, General VanHerck leads the North American Aerospace Defense Command (Norad), a binational command responsible for aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for Canada, Alaska, and the continental United States.
The meetings between US and Mexican military officials aim to foster greater cooperation and coordination in the interest of mutual security.
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