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Centralized Cargo Operations unique team with critical mission
October 2, 2020 — One of the precautions taken by Joint Base San Antonio at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic was adding a second Basic Military Training location at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, to help better ensure physical distancing between recruits. Accomplishing this task required many other logistical modifications, and one group of people had a key role to play in achieving this... MORE

David Howard, a 502nd Centralized Cargo Operations, or CCO, maintainer at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, reviews a shipment work order Oct. 5. After the release of a shipment, the CCO tracks packages so the recipient knows when it will arrive.

U.S., Colombian Army Bilateral Staff Talks essential to interoperability, stability in Western Hemisphere
September 22, 2020 — Since 2009, the staff talks have been instrumental in enhancing the interoperability and cooperation between the two armies, which have contributed to increased stability in the region. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, provides closing remark to Gen. Eduardo E. Zapateiro, Colombian National Army commanding general, during the conclusion of the 11th U.S. – Colombia Bilateral Army Staff Talks, which was held virtually from Sept. 14-18. The staff talks seeks to promote bilateral efforts in order to develop professional partnerships and increase interaction between partner nation armies over a five-year plan.

Army South, Central American army partners enhance regional capabilities
September 2, 2020 — Key leaders from U.S. Army South and partner nation armies from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras took part in the Central America Working Group, or CENTAM, Working Group, held virtually Aug. 24-28... MORE

Personnel from the U.S. Army South Security Cooperation Division, listen in during the Central America Working Group virtual meeting held Aug. 24-28.

ARSOUTH leader discusses Jamaica disaster relief preparation
August 20, 2020 — General-de-Brigada Alcides V. Faria, Jr., deputy commanding general of interoperability, U.S. Army South, participated in a virtual key leader engagement with personnel from the Jamaica Defence Force, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (West) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness Management Aug. 17 to discuss humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparations in Jamaica and assess capabilities in the event of a natural disaster... MORE

General-de-Brigada Alcides V. Faria, Jr., deputy commanding general of interoperability, U.S. Army South, participated in a virtual key leader engagement with personnel from the Jamaica Defence Force, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (West) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness Management Aug. 17 to discuss humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparations in Jamaica and assess capabilities in the event of a natural disaster.

U.S. Army South commemorates Peruvian Army’s 199th anniversary
August 19, 2020 — U.S. Army South leaders attended a Peruvian Army history brief at the Army South main conference room Aug. 18 to commemorate the 199th anniversary of Ejército del Perú, or Army of Peru... MORE

(From left) Army South Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor Walker; Lt. Col. David Esteban Diaz Janampa, partner nation liaison officer, U.S. Army South; and Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, commanding general, U.S. Army South, commemorate the 199th anniversary of Ejército del Perú, or Army of Peru, Aug. 18 at the Army South main conference room at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Army South prepares for hurricane season
August 17, 2020 — U.S. Army South's Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion conducted a validation exercise to notionally deploy a contingency command post, or CCP, Aug. 10-14 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to establish standard operating procedures in preparation for hurricane season... MORE

U.S. Army South's Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion held a validation exercise from Aug. 10-14 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

San Antonio mayor visits JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
July 31, 2020 — San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and members of the City of San Antonio’s city council visited Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 29 to learn about the installation's day-to-day missions and the missions of U.S. Army South and U.S. Army North... MORE

Brig. Gen. Alcides V. Faria, Jr., U.S. Army South Deputy Commanding General of Interoperability, met with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City of San Antonio Municipal Government officials during their visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 29. They were interested in learning JBSA-Fort Sam Houston's daily missions as well as the U.S. Army South missions with its partner nations.

Army South works with Barbados Defence Force
July 30, 2020 — General-de-Brigada Alcides V. Faria, Jr., Army South Deputy Commanding General–Interoperability, conducted a virtual engagement with leaders representing the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, Barbados Defence Force, and Regional Security System July 28... MORE

Why I Serve: ARSOUTH's Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath
July 5, 2020 — Experiencing situations that are uncertain, ambiguous, physically and mentally demanding, while coming together as a team – being able to endure and share a hardship like that – I have always found exciting, said Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 22... MORE

Army National Hiring Days: Army South command sergeant major encourages others to serve
July 2, 2020 — As the senior enlisted advisor of U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker serves in one of the Army’s most influential positions to support “Army National Hiring Days,” the Army’s first nationwide virtual hiring event to hire 10,000 Soldiers from June 30 to July 2... MORE

As the senior enlisted advisor of U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker serves in one of the Army's most influential positions to support "Army National Hiring Days," the Army's first nationwide virtual hiring event to hire 10,000 Soldiers from June 30 to July 2.

U.S. Army South welcomes new command sergeant major
June 25, 2020 — U.S. Army South bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. William Rinehart and welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor Walker during a change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 23... MORE

Army South Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion welcomes new commander
June 17, 2020 — U.S. Army South’s Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion welcomed Lt. Col. Mark A. Katz and virtually bid farewell to Lt. Col. Heather Clevenger during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 16... MORE

JTF-Bravo, Army South conduct large formation helicopter exercise in Honduras
June 2, 2020 — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Bravo conducted a helicopter exercise May 28 out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The exercise involved participation from U.S. Army South’s 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment and the use of 10 U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks and UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters... MORE

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Bravo conducted a large formation helicopter exercise May 28 out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The exercise involved participation from the U.S. Army South’s 1-228 Aviation Regiment “Winged Warriors” and the use of 10 U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks and UH-60L Blackhawk helicopters.

West Point cadets brief Army South deputy commanding general
May 15, 2020 — During this year’s Projects Day at the U.S. Military Academy April 30, the Department of Foreign Languages virtually hosted U.S. Army South’s Deputy Commanding General-Interoperability General-de-Brigadia Alcides V. Faria Jr... MORE

U.S. Army South’s Deputy Commanding General-Interoperability General-de-Brigadia Alcides V. Faria Jr.

Army South holds virtual town hall March 31
March 30, 2020 — Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, and ARSOUTH Command Sgt. Maj. William Rinehart personally invite the entire U.S. Army South Team – families, Soldiers and civilians – to take part in an U.S. Army South Virtual Town Hall via Army South FaceBookLive @ https://www.facebook.com/ArmySouth/ at 11 a.m. March 31... MORE

Spouses share ideas, discuss wellness at ARSOUTH conference
February 27, 2020 — Army veteran Maria McConville, spouse of Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville, visited JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 21 to meet with Army spouses at the U.S. Army South Soldier and Family Readiness Group Spouse’s Conference... MORE

Maria McConville speaks to Lt. Col. Diana Hare.

U.S. Army South hosts first Joint Armies Military Proficiency Competition
February 13, 2020 — A Peruvian officer competed alongside Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland, as U.S. Army South hosted the first Joint Armies Military Proficiency Competition Feb. 7-8... MORE

Army South hosts Colombian Sergeants Major
October 25, 2019 — Members of the Ejército Nacional de Colombia Sergeants Major Academy observe U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Combat Medic training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis during PISAJ 12 Oct. 24. ... MORE

Members of the Ejército Nacional de Colombia Sergeants Major Academy observe U.S. Army Combat Medic training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis during PISAJ 12 Oct. 24.

Army South general visits Honduran hospital, observes training
October 15, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Irene Zoppi, director of U.S. Army South Army Reserve Engagement Cell, was invited to witness a full surgical process at Santa Teresa Community Hospital in Comayagua, Honduras, Sept. 24-26. The medical element team conducts surgical readiness training exercises for the local community... MORE

Brig. Gen. Irene Zoppi, director of U.S. Army South Army Reserve Engagement Cell, was invited to witness a full surgical process at Santa Teresa Community Hospital in Comayagua, Honduras, Sept. 24-26. The medical element team conducts surgical readiness training exercises for the local community.

Army South Soldier honored at DOD Disability Awards
October 7, 2019 — Sgt. 1st Class John C. Hoxie, assigned to U.S. Army South's Intelligence Operations Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, was presented the Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award during the 39th Annual Department of Defense Disability Awards ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 3... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class John C. Hoxie, assigned to U.S. Army South's Intelligence Operations Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, conducts fine motor skills therapy at the Center for the Intrepid Sept.27. Hoxie was one of 23 service members to be recognized during the Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award during the 39th Annual Department of Defense Disability Awards ceremony Oct. 3 at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.