MIAMI, FL – Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez, alongside U.S. Senator Ashley Moody, visited U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in Miami. SOUTHCOM is responsible for overseeing U.S. military operations across Latin America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

“U.S. Southern Command plays a critical role in safeguarding our hemisphere,” said Representative Carlos A. Gimenez. “It was an honor to join Senator Ashley Moody and Admiral Alvin Holsey to see firsthand the work being done to protect our nation. In Congress, I remain committed to strengthening America’s military capabilities, protecting Florida, and ensuring the security of the United States against all who threaten our freedom.”

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Congressman Carlos Giménez represents Miami-Dade County and the beautiful Florida Keys. He is the only Cuban-born Member of the 119th Congress, having fled his homeland shortly after the Communist takeover of the island. He is the first career firefighter-paramedic elected to the House of Representatives and served as the former Fire Chief of the City of Miami and Mayor of Miami-Dade County. Rep. Gimenez serves as the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, the Armed Services Committee, and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. He was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson to the Smithsonian Institution’s Board of Regents and the Mexico–United States Interparliamentary Group. Further, he serves as Vice-Chairman of the Republican Governance Group (RG2) and Vice Chair of Community Outreach for the Congressional Hispanic Conference.