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Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference concludes in Miami; sets sights on upcoming meetings in Spain, Argentina, Peru, Mexico
November 18, 2024 — Military leaders from across the Americas and Europe wrapped up several days of in-depth discussions and collaborative sessions during the third Cycle XXXVI Conference of American Armies (CAA) Specialized Conference in Miami, on Nov. 7. This significant event, hosted by U.S. Army South under the leadership of Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, on behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Army, focused on advancing international legislation efforts among CAA member nations. ... MORE

Conference of American Armies partner nation members visit Army South
April 19, 2023 — Information technology experts from partner nation members of the Conference of American Armies visited the U.S. Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 20-24, 2023... MORE

Conference of American Armies Partner Nation Members Visit Army South Headquarters

Army South hosts partner nation army leaders during CAA specialized conference
July 26, 2022 — U.S. Army South hosted the 35th cycle of the Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference on Interoperability and Strategic Planning at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston last week which included participants representing 16 armies across North and South America... MORE

Army South strengthens relationships, creates training opportunities for hemispheric security
April 29, 2022 — The Brazilian Army hosted the 35th cycle of the Conference of American Armies, or CAA, with participants from 24 member, observer and special observer armies in attendance opening on the theme – "Army of the Future."... MORE

35th Cycle of the Conference of Americas Armies

Career assistance advisors offer developmental training across JBSA
October 5, 2021 — Enlisted, commissioned and civilian Airmen across Joint Base San Antonio can better serve the Air Force with the help of the Career Assistance Advisor program... MORE

Conference of American Armies focuses on NCO development, COVID-19
February 18, 2021 — The 34th cycle of the Conference of American Armies, or CAA, focusing on non-commissioned officer education and COVID-19 lessons learned, was held Feb. 9-11 at U.S. Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as a hybrid in-person and virtual event due to pandemic restrictions. ... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker speaks at the 34th cycle of the Conference of American Armies at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 9.

Career assistance advisors look to continue momentum of officers’ course
December 30, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio career assistance advisors are looking ahead to the first quarter of the new year for the second session of a new professional development initiative for officers following a successful rollout last month... MORE

Career assistance advisors focused on JBSA members’ professional future
March 5, 2019 — Career assistance advisors facilitate professional developments through a number of avenues such as career counseling, professional development courses and transition assistance... MORE

In this 2016 photo, Senior Master Sgt. Jose Diaz, the 59th Medical Wing career assistance advisor, briefs Airman 1st Class Felipe Morais, a 59th MDW personnel specialist, on retraining opportunities Sept. 22, 2016 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Diaz advises Airmen on a wide array of subjects such as military benefits and entitlements, retraining, special duty assignments and professional development.

U.S. Army South hosts the Conference of the American Armies
February 11, 2019 — U.S. Army South hosted the Conference of the American Armies-specialized conference on military support to civilian authorities to counter threat networks from Feb. 5-7 Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

U.S. Army South hosted the Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference on Military Support to Civilian Authorities to Counter Threat Networks at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from Feb. 4-8. This conference allowed the partnered nations to work together as a team to develop a guide for countering threat networks.