{"id":2619514,"date":"2026-06-26T11:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-arrives-in-venezuela-to-coordinate-earthquake-relief-efforts\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T11:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:35:05","slug":"us-military-arrives-in-venezuela-to-coordinate-earthquake-relief-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-arrives-in-venezuela-to-coordinate-earthquake-relief-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"US Military Arrives in Venezuela to Coordinate Earthquake Relief Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-military-arrives-in-venezuela-to-coordinate-earthquake-relief-efforts%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2619514&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article reports that the United States has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-orders-2000-more-national-guard-members-to-la-after-marines-deployed\/\" title=\"Trump orders 2,000 more National Guard members to LA after Marines deployed\">deployed military personnel<\/a> to Venezuela to assist with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/small-plane-crashes-into-beijings-tallest-building\/\" title=\"Small plane crashes into Beijing&#039;s tallest building\">earthquake relief efforts<\/a> following two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-documents-reveal-secret-plans-u-s-government-has-for-doomsday-scenarios\/\" title=\"New Documents Reveal Secret Plans U.S. Government Has For Doomsday Scenarios\">major earthquakes<\/a> that struck the country on June 24, 2026. At least 589 people have died, and over 3,000 are injured. U.S. Marine Corps Major General Kevin J. Jarrard arrived in Caracas to oversee logistical support, and a U.S. military team was airlifted to aid in search, rescue, and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Venezuelan authorities describe the situation as dire, with overwhelmed emergency services, congested hospitals, and hundreds of structures damaged or destroyed. Rescue operations continue, with efforts focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >finding trapped survivors amid widespread destruction<\/a> and ongoing aftershocks. Public accounts highlight the severe impact on local communities, including collapsed buildings and overwhelmed emergency responders.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>America has boots on the ground in Venezuela as it moves forward with relief efforts after two major earthquakes caused vast damage Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>The quakes killed at least 589 people and injured more than 3,000, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/06\/26\/world\/live-news\/venezuela-earthquake-hnk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cU.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, today, to oversee Department of War support to Venezuela earthquake relief efforts,\u201d U.S. Southern Command <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Southcom\/status\/2070348976713293942\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMaj. Gen. Jarrard is serving as the senior U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) official on the ground and is working closely with partners to plan, coordinate, and direct the U.S. military\u2019s unparalleled logistical and operational capabilities to support the rapid, life-saving movement of response personnel, equipment, and humanitarian assistance into affected areas,\u201d the post added.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">When called, the <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DeptofWar?\">@DeptofWar<\/a> moves.<br \/> A C-17 Globemaster III was loaded overnight at Dover AFB with Urban Search and Rescue personnel and equipment for transport to Venezuela in support of <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StateDept?\">@StateDept<\/a>-led humanitarian response efforts.<\/p>\n<p>America\u2019s military is delivering the people and\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zMguJ7Ra4q\">pic.twitter.com\/zMguJ7Ra4q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 U.S. Southern Command (@Southcom) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Southcom\/status\/2070488957817651564?\">June 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSOUTHCOM is supporting Department of State-led U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation June 24, 2026. The interim Government of Venezuela formally requested U.S. support following the earthquakes,\u201d the post said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAssigned U.S. military forces will utilize fixed and rotor wing aircraft to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-surging-forces-to-venezuela-for-earthquake-relief-efforts\/\" title=\"US military &#039;surging forces&#039; to ... for ...\">provide specialized mobility services<\/a> and assist U.S. Government personnel, search and rescue teams, and partners assessing damage and delivering critical life-saving assistance.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">USA-01 Heavy USAR team members are in the air enroute to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/Venezuela?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Venezuela<\/a> as a part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StateDept?\">@StateDept<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/USForeignAssist?\">@USForeignAssist<\/a> response to the earthquakes on June 24th. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ffxfirerescue?\">@ffxfirerescue<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0MggBZPXyB\">pic.twitter.com\/0MggBZPXyB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 VA-TF1 \/ USA-01 \u2013 Urban Search and Rescue (@VATF1) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/VATF1\/status\/2070436213777973758?\">June 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>  Nelson Ospedales of Caracas said emergency systems have been overwhelmed, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/latin-america\/venezuela-eartquake-death-toll-trapped-rcna351884\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMaterial possessions can be recovered, but at this moment, the competent authorities \u2014 such as firefighters and civil defense \u2014 have been completely overwhelmed. They need more personnel,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHospitals have become severely congested,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Jorge Rodr\u00edguez, president of Venezuela\u2019s National Assembly, said late Thursday that authorities know of about 200 people who are still alive but trapped by fallen buildings.<\/p>\n<p>He estimated about 250 structures were destroyed or damaged.<\/p>\n<p>Jos\u00e9 Rol\u00f3n was celebrating his birthday at a pool located in his brother\u2019s apartment building when the ground shook.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Aerial footage shows widespread devastation in La Guaira, Venezuela, following the powerful earthquakes. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GH3UoUVmj1\">pic.twitter.com\/GH3UoUVmj1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Breaking911 (@Breaking911) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Breaking911\/status\/2070480528193515650?\">June 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI felt the floor start to shake violently. The water in the pool began to churn wildly, like a heavy swell,\u201d Rol\u00f3n said, noting that the building next to the one he was in collapsed as he watched.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was a moment of shock,\u201d Rol\u00f3n said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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U.S. Marine Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard has arrived in Caracas to lead Department of Defense support efforts, coordinating logistics and aid delivery with local partners. A C-17 aircraft was loaded overnight at Dover AFB with rescue teams and equipment for transport to assist the response. The U.S. Southern Command confirmed ongoing support for U.S.-led relief operations following Venezuela\u2019s request for assistance after the earthquakes on June 24, 2026. Military forces are utilizing various aircraft to help move personnel and supplies into affected areas as hospitals become overwhelmed and emergency systems are strained, according to NBC News and local officials like Nelson Ospedales of Caracas. Authorities estimate around 250 structures have been damaged or destroyed; rescue teams continue searching for survivors trapped under debris amid widespread destruction in La Guaira<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2619515,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ben-net-2026-06-26T091836.517.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[42159,81713,4505,81790,50813],"class_list":["post-2619514","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-disaster-response","tag-earthquake-relief","tag-military","tag-us-armed-forces","tag-venezuela-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ben-net-2026-06-26T091836.517.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2619514","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2619514"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2619514\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2619524,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2619514\/revisions\/2619524"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2619515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2619514"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2619514"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2619514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}