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Army South departs Honduras concluding deployment exercise
May 24, 2022 — U.S. Army South finished a contingency command post deployment exercise at Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras May 19, to increase readiness for upcoming contingencies in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of operations... MORE

Army South kicks-off 7th annual Peru-U.S. Army-to-Army Staff Talks
May 16, 2022 — The 7th annual Peru-U.S. Army-to-Army Staff Talks seek to promote bilateral efforts in order to develop professional partnerships and increase interaction between partner nation armies... MORE

From a second chance at life to Sgt. Audie Murphy Club
May 10, 2022 — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zoe Marie Kimbell Tompkins smiled and laughed before knife-handing her Soldiers into formation during a change of responsibility rehearsal at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 17, 2022... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zoe Marie Kimbell Tompkins featured at U.S. Army South headquarters March 15, 2022.

Army South and partner nations conclude PISAJ 16
May 10, 2022 — The U.S. Army South-led “Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía”, or PISAJ, concluded yesterday after 11 days of training, tactical demonstrations and cultural outings at Fort Benning, Georgia... 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

U.S., Colombian senior NCOs conduct PISAJ 16 engagement
April 29, 2022 — Senior non-commissioned officers from U.S. Army South, Colombia, Brazil and Mexico gathered at Fort Benning, Ga. to strengthen partnerships during the 16th iteration of the “Programa Integral para Sub-Oficiales de Alta Jerarquía” or PISAJ taking place April 25 to May 6... MORE

Programa Integral para Sub-Oficiales de Alta Jerarquía

Army South holds change of responsibility
April 20, 2022 — Army South conducted a change of responsibility ceremony April 15 at McArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker relinquished responsibility as U.S. Army South's Senior Enlisted Advisor to Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald J. Graves... MORE

U.S. Army South holds change of responsibility

U.S. Army South seeks to increase integration with partner nations
April 7, 2022 — U.S. Army South held the Joint Synchronization Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 28-April 1 to synchronize and expand engagements to maintain or increase the U.S. presence in the Western Hemisphere... MORE

U.S., Honduran army delegations speak during CENTAM Working Group
March 25, 2022 — U.S. and Honduran army delegations speak during the CENTAM Working Group Meeting of Principles in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on March 22, 2022... MORE

U.S. and Honduran army delegations speak during the CENTAM Working Group

ARSOUTH commanding general meets Guatemalan U.S. country team
March 25, 2022 — U.S. Army South Commanding General Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen met with Anu Rajaraman, acting deputy chief of mission, U.S. Embassy-Guatemala in Guatemala City, Guatemala March 22 to discuss opportunities and challenges the U.S. military faces in the country... MORE

Army South CG meets Guatemalan U.S. country team

Chilean Army partner nation liaison officer receives ARSOUTH award
January 12, 2022 — Chilean Army partner nation liaison officer receives U.S. Army South award... MORE

Col. Jorge Salinas (center), the Chilean Army partner nation liaison officer at U.S. Army South, receives an award from Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen (left), Army South commanding general, during an award ceremony recognizing his two years at the command on January 7, 2022.

Southern Vanguard 22 completes largest operation between U.S., Brazil since World War II
December 28, 2021 — Expanding on their close ties dating back to World War II, soldiers from the U.S. and Brazilian armies stood next to each other with a new sense of brotherhood during the closing ceremony of Southern Vanguard 22 held Dec. 16, 2021, at the Agulhas Negras Military Academy... MORE

Southern Vanguard 22 concludes, completing the largest operation between U.S. and Brazil since World War II

U.S., Brazilian Pathfinders cross paths again at Southern Vanguard 22
December 17, 2021 — As the sun set at the Agulhas Negras Military Academy in Resende, Brazil, Staff Sgt. Shayne Hayes readied his gear for another night in the elements. Hills, mountains, rivers and swamps surround him as he prepared for an early morning mock-raid of an urban town during Southern Vanguard 22, a combined air assault exercise with the U.S. and Brazilian armies... MORE

U.S. and Brazilian Pathfinders cross paths again at Southern Vanguard 22

Bilateral military exercise Southern Vanguard 22 begins in Brazil
December 7, 2021 — U.S. and Brazilian Army soldiers kicked off Southern Vanguard 22 during opening ceremonies in Lorena, Brazil Dec. 6... MORE

Texas trip provides Peruvian Army delegation increased opportunities for interoperability
November 23, 2021 — Emerging threats posed by narcotrafficking networks and the destructive aftermath of natural disasters have created security challenges for many nations in the Western Hemisphere. In an effort to defuse the threats and enhance security in the region, U.S. Army South’s engagements with strategic partners, such as the Peruvian Army, have provided opportunities to build stronger relationships... MORE

Texas trip provides Peruvian Army delegation increased opportunities for interoperability, strengthen relationships

Peruvian Army delegation observes III Corps Stryker unit with U.S. Army South
November 23, 2021 — U.S. Army South Security Cooperation Directorate personnel escorted the Peruvian Army delegation to Fort Hood to observe U.S. Army Stryker units as part of an agreed-to-action deriving from the U.S.-Peruvian Army-to-Army Staff Talks... MORE

Army South CG visits Panama to strengthen relationships
November 17, 2021 — A U.S. Army South delegation traveled to Panama City, Panama, to conduct a key leader engagement with the commander of the National Border Service, or SENAFRONT Panama, and meet with United States Embassy representatives Nov. 8, 2021... MORE

A U.S. Army South delegation traveled to Panama City, Panama, to conduct a key leader engagement with the National Border Service, or SENAFRONT Panama, commander and meet with United States Embassy representatives Nov. 8, 2021 to strengthen the Panamanian bilateral relationship and assess partnership sites.

Peruvian Army delegation visits Army South
November 15, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted Peruvian Army representatives at Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 15, 2021... MORE

State Partnership Program: Argentine Ambassador to the U.S. visits Georgia National Guard
October 22, 2021 — Jorge Martín Arturo Argüello, the Argentine ambassador to the U.S., visited the Marietta-based 4th Civil Support Team, 201st Regional Support Group, Georgia Army National Guard headquarters at Clay National Guard Center Oct. 19... MORE

Chilean Army CG observes display of Strykers
October 20, 2021 — U.S. Army South security cooperation personnel accompanied Gen. Ricardo Martínez Menanteau, commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army for a visit with the Pennsylvania National Guard Oct. 15 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, to observe a static display of the Stryker fighting vehicle... MORE