Army command structure changes driven by Trump-era priorities and bid for efficiency

By Jay Price

Published December 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM EST

The Army is creating a command that will oversee planning and operations for the Americas and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on the nation's borders.

Jay Price

Jay Price has specialized in covering the military for nearly a decade.

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