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SA Chamber of Commerce members visit Army South, PANAMAX 2022 exercise
August 15, 2022 — Several members of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce received a firsthand look at the inner workings of a U.S. Army South-hosted multinational command post exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 10... MORE

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

ARSOUTH-hosted PANAMAX Planning-In-Crisis Training strengthens partnerships
July 11, 2022 — Hosted by U.S. Army South, military representatives from 15 partner nations attended the PANAMAX 2022 Functional Component Planning-In-Crisis training, June 22-30, 2022, in Panama City, Republic of Panama... MORE

Army South Soldier earns Army Futures Command Soldier of the Year
June 27, 2022 — In the heat of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, Spc. Sean Doyle, U.S. Army South geospatial engineer with the 512th Engineer Detachment, donned his Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear at the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear lane during the Army Futures Command Best Squad Competition... MORE

Army South Soldier earns AFC Soldier of the Year

U.S. Army South hosts 38th annual U.S., Brazil army-to-army staff talks
June 27, 2022 — U.S. Army South hosted army-to-army staff talks with Brazil at the Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from June 21-24, 2022. This weeklong series of events served to further strengthen professional partnerships and coordinate bilateral events for the upcoming years. ... MORE

Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion U.S. Army South welcomes new commander
June 21, 2022 — Lt. Col. Michelle E. Martinez assumed command of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion U.S. Army South during a ceremony June 17 at MacArthur Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

U.S. Army South, Argentine army work to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities
June 1, 2022 — Personnel from U.S. Army South coordinated a recent three-day exchange with the Argentine Army Cyber Defense Directorate to share how U.S. Army cyber defense plays a role in military operations and defense of the nation. ... MORE

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 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

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