U.S. general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay U.S. General Francis Donovan, head of U.S. Southern Command, met with senior Cuban military officials at the perimeter of U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to discuss operational security matters. This rare meeting occurred amid growing concerns in Cuba about a possible U.S. military attack. Both sides agreed to maintain communication following the discussions on perimeter security and force protection.

• U.S. General Francis Donovan met with senior Cuban military officials at the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.
• The meeting focused on operational security matters, force protection, and readiness.
• This is the first such meeting in recent memory by a head of Southern Command.
• The meeting occurred amid Cuban concerns of a possible U.S. military attack.
• Both the U.S. and Cuban sides agreed to maintain communication.