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Tag: Colombian armies

IAAFA counter-terrorism symposium delivers crucial lesson
July 5, 2017 — More than 20 members of Colombia’s armed forces packed a classroom at the Inter-American Air Force Academy for a counter-terrorism symposium held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Juan Ipatzi, 837th Training Squadron International Force Protection Flight instructor (center right) displays an explosive vest to students of Colombia's armed forces at a counter-terrorism symposium held at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20. The symposium taught the students how to spot and counter bombs hidden inside commonplace objects.

US, Colombian armies hold bilateral staff talks
April 25, 2016 — Readiness U.S. Army Chief Of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley hasmade it clear this is the No. 1 priority. Active engagement with partner nationarmies is key in remaining ready to meet the ever-changing... MORE

Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn (right), U.S. Army South commander, presents a framed photo to Gen. Alberto Jose Mejia, Colombian army commander, during the closing ceremony of the 2016 U.S.-Colombia
Bilateral Army Staff Talks Executive Meeting in Bogota, Colombia April 14. The framed photo is significant since it was taken when Mejia was in Washington, D.C., last February for the Conference of the American Armies transfer ceremony where U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley presented him with the Legion of Merit.