Key Takeaways
- The US Army has stood up its Western Hemisphere Command.
- Integration delivers uninterrupted readiness, rapid force generation, and expertise in homeland defense.
- Gen. Joseph Ryan will serve as the commanding general of the new command.
Army Stands Up Western Hemisphere Command
US Army Combines Forces for Homeland Defense and Civil Support
The US Army has combined its forces under a single four-star headquarters, Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC), with Gen. Joseph Ryan at the helm. This integration aims to deliver uninterrupted readiness and rapid force generation in homeland defense and civil support. The Army plans to reach initial operational capability by February 2026 and full operational capability by summer 2026. This move may reflect a growing emphasis on the Western Hemisphere, as highlighted in the Trump administration’s National Security Strategy.
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