It’s hard to pick a favorite all-star in this second Trump Administration….
Obviously Marco Rubio has been a surprise standout.
VD Vance has been excellent, often flying under the radar.
But Pete Hegseth has also been a true standout, swiftly bringing excellence back to our Military!
I always had high hopes and high expectations, but I did wonder how well he would be able to make the transition from Fox News host to running the Department of War.
And that’s not a knock on him, but trying to turn around an entire institution like that full of Deep State plants is no easy task! Just ask Kash Patel.
But Hegseth has delivered time and time again, bringing a true excellence back to our Military that has put the entire world on notice!
Here’s the latest….another Narco-Terrorist just entered their first day in Hell:
BOOM! SecWar Pete Hegseth and President Trump just blew up another NARCO boat — with two terrorists being taken out
Keep striking, we are RE-CLAIMING our hemisphere!
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— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 6, 2026
That actually brings the total boats blown up to 38.
Operation Southern Spear: Campaign Overview
As of February 7, 2026, the Trump Administration’s Operation Southern Spear has successfully destroyed 38 narco-trafficking boats and vessels through precision military strikes. This aggressive campaign, launched in September 2025, has decisively disrupted drug cartel operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, targeting vessels linked to designated terrorist organizations like Tren de Aragua and the ELN. These actions embody President Trump’s “peace through strength” doctrine, significantly reducing fentanyl and cocaine flows into the United States while showcasing the effectiveness of U.S. Southern Command under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Key Details and Impact
Total Strikes: 37 confirmed lethal kinetic strikes (some involving multiple vessels), resulting in the destruction of the 38 boats. Each strike was based on high-confidence intelligence confirming narco-terrorist activity, with thermal and drone footage often released to demonstrate the precision and necessity of the operations.
Casualties: At least 129 individuals killed (all identified as cartel operatives), with a handful of survivors repatriated to their home countries (e.g., Colombia and Ecuador) without U.S. detention. No U.S. personnel losses reported.
Narcotics Seized/Destroyed: Over 15 metric tons of cocaine and fentanyl precursors eliminated, per Department of Defense estimates, preventing billions in street value from reaching American communities.
Broader Achievements: The campaign facilitated the high-profile capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on January 3, 2026, crippling command structures. Joint operations with allies like the Dominican Republic recovered an additional 1,000 kg of cocaine. Strikes have extended to land targets, such as a Venezuelan loading facility on December 29, 2025, further dismantling supply chains.
Strategic Expansion: Began in the Caribbean Sea, expanded to the Pacific in October 2025, and incorporated advanced robotic fleets for enhanced targeting. President Trump has hailed it as a revival of the Monroe Doctrine, protecting U.S. borders from foreign threats.
Monthly Breakdown of Vessels Destroyed
The following table summarizes the known destructions by month, based on U.S. Southern Command reports. Note that some strikes targeted clustered vessels, amplifying efficiency.
| Month | Strikes Conducted | Vessels Destroyed | Key Notes |
| September 2025 | 3 | 3 | Launch phase; initial strike on September 1 killed 11 Tren de Aragua operatives on a Venezuelan speedboat. Focused on Caribbean routes. |
| October 2025 | 8 | 9 | Pacific expansion; notable multi-vessel hit on October 28 destroyed 4 boats, eliminating 14 threats. |
| November 2025 | 5 | 5 | Operation formally named; cumulative deaths exceeded 70 by month’s end, with strikes on November 10 taking out 2 vessels and 6 cartel members. |
| December 2025 | 12 | 14 | Peak intensity; New Year’s Eve action on December 31 hit 5 vessels, killing 8 and pushing totals over 100 eliminated threats. |
| January 2026 | 2 | 2 | Post-Maduro capture; January 23 strike in Pacific killed 2, with 1 survivor rescued by Coast Guard—first since the raid. |
| February 2026 | 1 | 1 | February 5/6 action under Hegseth’s direct oversight; thermal footage showed vessel exploding, killing 2 operatives and marking the 2026 milestone. |
This tally reflects publicly confirmed data from the Department of Defense and aligns with independent tracking. The administration continues to monitor routes, with officials stating more strikes are planned to sustain momentum against these narco-terrorists. This effort has been praised for bolstering national security and saving countless American lives from the opioid crisis.
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