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Historic Army South inactivation paves way for U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command
June 1, 2026 — U.S. Army South, also designated as Sixth Army, officially cased its colors during an inactivation ceremony at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium on May 29. This transition marks a significant step in a historic modernization effort that consolidates three former commands into a single, unified four-star operational headquarters: the United States Army Western Hemisphere Command... MORE

New host, high jungle maneuvers focus for Western Hemisphere Command infantry exercise Southern Vanguard
May 21, 2026 — Roughly 30 U.S. and 20 Peruvian Army soldiers and staff got together for the Exercise Southern Vanguard 2026 Mid-Planning Conference at the PERAR Jungle School of El Sauce on May 4-7, 2026... MORE

U.S., Colombian military leaders kick off 22nd joint-service senior enlisted engagement
March 20, 2026 — U.S. and Colombian military leaders gathered at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, March 16, 2026, to open the 22nd iteration of the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía, or PISAJ. Led by U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command and U.S. Army South, the program has been a recurring geo-strategic event since its inception in 2015... MORE

US Army activates Western Hemisphere Command in historic transition ceremony
December 9, 2025 — The Department of the Army activated the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command in a historic transition ceremony Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Dec. 5, uniting U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army North and U.S. Army South into a single, four-star operational headquarters... MORE

U.S., Colombian armies strengthen partnership with 2025 staff talks, signing agreed-to-actions
September 12, 2025 — U.S. Army South Commander Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan welcomed a delegation from the Colombian National Army, including Gen. Luis Cardozo Santamaría, commander of the National Army, for 16th annual U.S.-Colombian army-to-army staff talks and the signing ceremony of the 2025 agreed-to-actions from Sept. 2–4... MORE

16th annual U.S.-Colombian army-to-army staff talks

Unified in purpose: Southern Vanguard 2025 marks a milestone in regional cooperation
September 12, 2025 — As Exercise Southern Vanguard 25 concluded on Aug. 29, 2025, in the Chilean Andes, a powerful message resonates across the Americas: regional unity, military cooperation, and operational readiness are stronger than ever... MORE

Southern Vanguard 25 kicks off in Chile, strengthening regional partnerships and readiness
August 14, 2025 — Exercise Southern Vanguard 25 (ExSV25), a U.S. Army South-led multilateral training exercise with the Chilean army, officially commenced Aug. 12, 2025, in Los Ángeles, Chile... MORE

U.S., Colombian armies open PISAJ 21 to advance senior NCO professional development
August 14, 2025 — U.S. Army South, in coordination with the Colombian army, officially launched the 21st iteration of the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía, or PISAJ, the capstone event of the Colombian Sergeants Major Academy, during an opening ceremony at the South Carolina National Guard McCrady Training Center in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 11, 2025... MORE

Geospatial collaboration strengthens security cooperation in Western Hemisphere
July 28, 2025 — Soldiers from U.S. Army South conducted a geospatial subject matter expert exchange with members of the Colombian and Peruvian armies from July 22-24 as part of an agreed-to action with the Colombian army... MORE

Army South supports disaster response workshop
July 1, 2025 — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Readiness Support Center recently hosted a multi-lateral workshop supported by the U.S. Army South. It included Army Engineer delegations from Peru and Columbia, June 10-12, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama... MORE

Readiness Support Center hosts disaster response workshop

Illinois Army National Guard's deputy assistant adjutant general selected as deputy commanding general for U.S. Army South
June 18, 2025 — The Illinois Army National Guard’s Brig. Gen. Michael Eastridge became the deputy commanding general for U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on June 16. He is simultaneously serving as the Illinois Army National Guard’s Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, a position he has held since February 2024. ... MORE

The Illinois Army National Guard’s Brig. Gen. Michael Eastridge has been selected as the next Deputy Commanding General for U.S. Army South

U.S., Colombian army leaders conclude PISAJ-20, increase NCO operational reach
May 27, 2025 — Thirty Colombian army (COLAR) and one Brazilian army sergeants major concluded the capstone of the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía 20 (PISAJ-20), at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on May 16. ... MORE

US, Colombian army leaders conclude PISAJ-20 and increase NCO operational reach

U.S. Army South leads regional security dialogue at FY25 engagement and coordination symposium
May 12, 2025 — U.S. Army South brought together more than 50 military and civilian leaders for the USARSOUTH Engagement and Coordination Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from April 28 to May 1... MORE

40th iteration of exercise TRADEWINDS 25 unites 26 nations promoting security in the Western Hemisphere
April 28, 2025 — More than 1,000 service members, law enforcement professionals, government officials and other participants from 26 partner and allied nations gathered at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, on April 26 to officially commence TRADEWINDS 25, the U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, U.S. Army South-led multinational, multi-domain exercise... MORE

Patched In: ARSOUTH welcomes new deputy commanding general - interoperability
April 24, 2025 — U.S. Army South Soldiers, civilians, foreign partners, and family members ceremonially welcomed Chilean army Maj. Gen. Eduardo Valdivia as the new deputy commanding general-interoperability during a patching ceremony in the headquarters’ Daniel Van Voorhis Conference Room at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on April 22... MORE

Chilean army Maj. Gen. Eduardo Valdivia, the incoming deputy commanding general – interoperability

Chilean liaison officer promotes interoperability at U.S. Army South
April 15, 2025 — For Chilean army Col. Cristian Valenzuela, a career marked by elite military training and years of service in special forces units has led to a mission focused on partnership and collaboration. As the Chilean Partner Nation Liaison Officer to U.S. Army South, Valenzuela plays a key role in strengthening interoperability between the U.S. and Chile... MORE

Peeling back the layers of the Joint Task Force Southern Guard medical support system
April 4, 2025 — A strong military operation relies on layers of support, each one reinforcing the next to keep the mission standing. The Joint Task Force Southern Guard medical team serves as the reinforced foundation, ensuring that service members remain fit for duty and that illegal aliens temporarily held at the Department of Homeland Security-led migrant operations center receive essential care... MORE

Removal operations led by DHS at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay

Partner nation liaison officer enhances readiness, interoperability between U.S. and Peru
April 3, 2025 — Military readiness and lethality are essential in today’s interconnected and complex security environment. Peruvian army Col. Jose Cabrera Santa Cruz, a partner nation liaison officer at U.S. Army South, plays a key role in strengthening these capabilities... MORE

Peruvian army Col. Jose Cabrera Santa Cruz enhances readiness, interoperability between U.S. and Peru

U.S. Army South Soldiers make a soaring commitment by reenlisting over Guantanamo Bay
March 11, 2025 — Reenlistments symbolize more than just an extension of service. They represent a renewed commitment to duty, country, and camaraderie. Two U.S. Army South Soldiers, deployed as members of Joint Task Force Southern Guard, took that commitment to new heights by choosing to raise their right hands in a setting that reflects both the adventure and dedication that come with Army service... MORE

Logistics, sustainment keeps JTF Southern Guard moving, stocked, fueled
March 4, 2025 — Nobody wants an outsider coming in and stirring the pot, adding their two cents, or giving advice. While most sections prefer to keep their turf untouched, there’s one team of subject matter experts that everyone wants all in their operational Kool-Aid: the logisticians of Joint Task Force Southern Guard (JTF-SG) J4... MORE