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Exercise Tradewinds 2025 initial planning conference sets stage for regional security cooperation
November 18, 2024 — Approximately 200 military and civilian exercise planners from across the Western Hemisphere gathered this week for the Tradewinds 2025 (TW25) initial planning conference (IPC), marking a significant step in the coordination of this large-scale multinational exercise, at the University of Trinidad and Tobago Chaguaramas Campus, Nov. 4-9... MORE

Passing the Torch: Army South's Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Graves on Leadership, Legacy, and Family
October 29, 2024 — In a career spanning three decades, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Graves has worn many hats. From serving in leadership roles of platoons through major commands such as the U.S. Army South, and even in the distinguished halls of the Pentagon, Graves’ journey through the Army has been defined by one consistent mission — developing the next generation of leaders... MORE

410th Contracting Support Brigade celebrates legacy, future leadership in change of responsibility ceremony
October 29, 2024 — The 410th Contracting Support Brigade welcomed its new senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Deaquennette Thomas, in a change of responsibility event held at the Fort Sam Houston Theater on Oct. 24... MORE

410th CSB celebrates legacy, future leadership in change of responsibility ceremony

New Army Intelligence Interoperability Course is on the horizon
September 23, 2024 — Course developers from U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, Office of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff G2, U.S. Army Forces Command’s G2, and U.S. Army South’s G2 are working on launching an official intelligence interoperability course as part of INSCOM's Foundry Program. The purpose of the IIC will be to educate, inform and empower Army MI Soldiers to integrate more effectively with ally and partner nation intelligence forces... MORE

1st SFAB Army Advisors, Brazilian Forces strengthen bonds during combined training event with famed 101st Airborne Division
September 20, 2024 — U.S. Army advisors assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade continued to showcase its unique capabilities and immense flexibility working with its Brazilian partners during a recent training event held at Fort Johnson, Louisiana. The joint exercise was part of an ongoing effort by U.S. Army South aimed to improve bilateral strategic readiness and enhance regional security and interoperability between the U.S. Army and its partner nation forces within the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility... MORE

U.S., Colombian armies fortify partnership during 15th annual staff talks
September 20, 2024 — The U.S. and Colombian armies have a long-standing partnership built on mutual respect, trust and cooperation. This enduring relationship was reaffirmed, Sept. 16, 2024, during the 15th Annual U.S.-Colombia Staff Talks held at the Colombian National Army’s military academy in Bogota, Columbia... MORE

Southern Fenix 24: US, Chile, Argentina deploy more than 600 to enhance interoperability
August 28, 2024 — More than 600 military personnel from the Chilean, Argentinian, and the United States armies are set to participate in Exercise Southern Fenix 24, a multinational exercise focused on enhancing interoperability for multi-domain operations in the Atacama Desert of Chile from Aug. 27 to Sept. 5, 2024... MORE

Southern Fenix 24: US, Chile, Argentina deploy over 600 to enhance interoperability

U.S., Chilean army staff talks reinforce partnership with signing of agreed-to-action
August 28, 2024 — U.S. and Chilean army delegations gathered at the U.S. Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston for the 19th annual bilateral staff talks executive committee meeting to discuss their partnership and sign a renewed agreed-to-action on Aug. 27, 2024... MORE

Exercise PANAMAX 2024 Begins: US Army South hosts 11 nations for major multinational exercise
August 13, 2024 — PANAMAX 2024 is officially underway. The U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, multinational, biennial command post exercise aimed at reinforcing and enhancing the long-term security of the Panama Canal and the Western Hemisphere takes place from Aug. 5-14 at various locations across the United States... MORE

Exercise PANAMAX 2024 begins, US Army South hosts 11 nations at Fort Sam Houston for major multinational exercise

Brig. Gen. Phil Ryan promoted to major general by fellow Night Stalker Lt. Gen. John Evans
August 6, 2024 — In the company of family, friends, and colleagues, Brig. Gen. Phil Ryan, the commander of U.S. Army South, or USARSOUTH, was promoted to major general during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Aug. 5... MORE

US, Colombian armies enhance interoperability during airborne infiltration exercise HYDRA III 2024
August 5, 2024 — A U.S. Army South-led exercise, HYDRA 24, formerly known as Dynamic Force Employment, is an agreed-to-action between the partner nations and the third iteration of its kind... MORE

U.S. Army South, U.S. Southern Command spearhead intelligence subject matter expert exchange in El Salvador
July 30, 2024 — In an effort to bolster interoperability and operational capabilities, U.S. Army South G2 and U.S. Southern Command J26 led the Central American Regional Enhanced Domain Awareness subject matter expert exchange, in San Salvador, El Salvador, July 8-12. ... MORE

U.S. Army South welcomes new commanding general
July 1, 2024 — U.S. Army South witnessed a historic transition of leadership during a change of command ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas on June 28. Maj. Gen. William Thigpen relinquished command of USARSOUTH, the Army service component command of U.S. Southern Command, to Brig. Gen. Philip Ryan... MORE

U.S. Army South hosts Brazilian Army delegation for 40th annual bilateral staff talks
June 24, 2024 — U.S. Army South recently hosted the 40th annual Brazil-U.S. Army Staff Talks where U.S. and Brazilian leaders assembled to reaffirm their 200-year partnership and increase interoperability in the region... MORE

U.S. Army South hosts the Brazilian Army delegation for the 40th annual bilateral staff talks

Brazil, U.S. Army public affairs leaders sharpen bilateral communication capabilities
June 24, 2024 — U.S. Army South public affairs leaders guided three senior officials of the Brazilian army’s Communication Centre, or CCOMSEx, through a multi-tiered subject matter expert exchange with the U.S. Army’s senior-most public affairs strategists and educators, June 9-14, at Fort Meade, Maryland... MORE

U.S. Army South takes second place at Army Futures Command Best Squad Competition
June 18, 2024 — U.S. Army South scored big, placing second in the U.S. Army Futures Command Best Squad Competition, held June 3-7 at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland... MORE

Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South welcomes incoming commander
June 18, 2024 — On the Army’s 249th birthday, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South continued a time-honored tradition as Lt. Col. Laura Hamilton took charge of the battalion during a change of command ceremony at McArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on June 14... MORE

U.S., Central American military leaders reaffirm their commitment to regional security, partnership
May 29, 2024 — U.S. and Central American military leaders gathered in El Salvador, May 21, to reaffirm their shared commitment to regional security and to renew partner-nation engagement and training opportunities for the upcoming years. The multinational forum, hosted by U.S. Army South, served as the 19th edition of the U.S.-El Salvador army-to-army staff talks and the fifth Central American Working Group, which was designed to enhance interoperability amongst American, Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Honduran armies... MORE

10th annual U.S.-Peru Army Staff Talks synchronize future engagements, promote continuous transformation
May 15, 2024 — U.S. Army South hosted the 10th annual Peru-U.S. Army Staff Talks on May 9 at U.S. Army South Headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where delegations from both armies reviewed 46 agreed-to-actions that outline future engagements and continuous transformation efforts that will take place over the next three years... MORE

U.S. Army South, joint force and multinational planners prepare for Exercise PANAMAX 2024 with crisis planning conference
May 13, 2024 — U.S. Army South hosted Joint Force planners and military representatives from five South American countries for a crisis planning conference at the Estancia del Norte San Antonio Hotel from April 22-26 in preparation for Exercise PANAMAX 2024... MORE