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Army South Soldiers spread holiday cheer with toy ruck march
December 21, 2017 — The holiday season is well known for acts of generosity and kindness and Soldiers from U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston helped out by participating in a toy ruck march sponsored by the Headquarters Support Company... MORE

U.S. Army South member experiences a different type of homecoming in Puerto Rico
November 30, 2017 — Homecoming is an American fall tradition, full of festivities, excitement and reunions. For some U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees originally from Puerto Rico, homecoming has been a different experience this year... MORE

Army South makes history with new teammate
November 21, 2017 — Brig. Gen. Ellen S. Clark assumed the position of U.S. Army South’s Director for the Army Reserve Engagement Cell, or AREC, during a Nov. 15 ceremony hosted by Army South Commanding General Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer. Aside from the significance of being the second highest ranked Soldier in the organization, Clark is also the first female general officer to serve in U.S. Army South. ... MORE

Conference of American Armies cycle closes, transfers to Dominican Republic
November 15, 2017 — The 32nd Cycle of the Conference of American Armies ended Nov. 9 after a three-day conference in Washington, D.C. The conference was hosted by Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley and attended by 20 member nations, five observer nations and three international organization members. ... MORE

Army South takes part in first international engineer workshop held in Colombia
October 27, 2017 — Engineers from the Brazilian Army and U.S. Army South spoke at the first International Technical Workshop on Military Engineering in Bogota, Colombia, Oct. 21... MORE

U.S. Army South welcomes new commander
October 4, 2017 — Maj. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn relinquished command of U.S. Army South to the incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer, on the historic MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 3... MORE

Army South receives first partner nation Deputy Commanding General-Interoperability
October 3, 2017 — In a first-ever welcome ceremony Oct. 2, U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston received Chilean Brig. Gen. Edmundo Villarroel and his family to serve as the Deputy Commanding General-Interoperability... MORE

Army South Soldier uses drone to assist in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 11, 2017 — Out of thousands of volunteers in the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, a major assigned to U.S. Army South, found a unique way to offer his support through a special skillset... MORE

U.S. Army South, partner nations enhance interoperability during PANAMAX 2017 exercise
September 1, 2017 — U.S. Army South hosted representatives from 12 partner nations at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 12-16 during PANAMAX 2017, an annual U.S. Southern Command-sponsored multinational exercise focused on ensuring the security of the Panama Canal and the surrounding region... MORE

Soldiers compete at Best Warrior competition
August 4, 2017 — Five noncommissioned officers and two junior enlisted Soldiers vied for top honors during the multi-event Best Warrior Competition July 30 through Aug 3, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Conference of American Armies plans for crisis situations
July 6, 2017 — When natural a disaster strikes, the ability to respond quickly and efficiently can help save lives. Incorporating a “whole-of-government” approach and working with partner nation armies and international agencies was the focus of a specialized Conference of American Armies, or CAA, event in Santiago, Chile, in June. ... MORE

Beyond The Horizon 2017: New clinic in Belize lays foundation for future
June 19, 2017 — Members of the Beyond the Horizon Task Force and the Belize Ministry of Health hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 9 for a newly constructed addition to the Ladyville Health Clinic in Ladyville, Belize. BTH 2017 is a partnership exercise between U.S. Army South and the Government of Belize providing five construction projects and three medical events throughout the country... MORE

Military leaders spur on Soldiers at Army Birthday Run
June 9, 2017 — June 14 marked the U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday. In celebration of this historic occasion, Soldiers assigned to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston participated in a three-mile run around the installation... MORE

Army South Partners With Local Elementary School
June 2, 2017 — Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and Booker T. Washington Elementary School are partnered through the Adopt-a-School program... MORE

Florida International University nursing students help out at Beyond the Horizon 2017
May 31, 2017 — In a small open field next to a school house, hundreds of people gather to receive free health care provided by the U.S. Army in San Ignacio, Belize, May 12. Treating only acute illnesses, the medical exercise is the second of three 10-day events that will be administered during Beyond the Horizon 2017. BTH 2017 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored exercise, led by U.S. Army South from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, and runs from March 25 to June 17... MORE

U.S. Army veterinarians visit Colombian military working dog breeding kennels
May 26, 2017 — U.S. Army veterinarians from U.S. Army South and the Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston traveled to Bogota, Colombia, May 8-11 to visit with Colombian army veterinarians as part of a subject matter expert exchange pertaining to infectious disease prevention and control and military working dog breeding programs... MORE

Army South designates new Command Senior Warrant Officer Advisor
May 3, 2017 — Chief Warrant Officer 5 Martina Robles spent the majority of her recent designation ceremony as the newly appointed U.S. Army South Command Senior Warrant Officer Advisor acknowledging the unit’s other warrant officers in attendance... MORE

Conference of American Armies talks interagency operations
May 1, 2017 — The best and brightest minds from 14 nations gathered for the Specialized Conference on Interagency Operations April 10-13 in Salvador, Bahia. The event was part of the Conference of American Armies series and hosted by the Brazilian army... MORE

ARSOUTH, Belize Defence Force work together for Beyond The Horizon 2017
March 29, 2017 — U.S. Army South, in partnership with the Belize Defence Force, or BDF, and the Ministries of Defence, Health, and Education are taking part in “Beyond the Horizon 2017,” a collaborative training exercise involving numerous U.S., Belizean, and international participants... MORE

Conference helps leaders counter 21st century threats
March 27, 2017 — The week-long Central American Regional Leaders Conference concluded March 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. U.S. Army South hosted senior leaders from the armies and police of 10 nations throughout the Central American region. The aim of the conference is to build relationships while developing combined plans to counter threats within the region. ... MORE