Army South Command Magazine
October - December 2011 Issue
The Official Magazine of U.S. Army South "Defense and Fraternity"
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Army South strengthens partnership with Chilean army
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Jan. 19, 2012) – U.S. Army South’s commanding general traveled to Chile as part of Army South’s effort to build partner nation capacity through engagement and personal exchanges....
Army South, Belize Defence Force conduct combat medic engagement
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Jan. 17, 2012) – U.S. Army South continued it’s long-standing tradition of working closely with partner nation armies by conducting a combat medic engagement with members of Belize’s Defence Force and Navy last November near Ladyville, Belize....
MLK- A Day on, Not a Day Off!
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas- U.S. Army South personnel remembered and honored the legacy and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a celebration here Jan. 11....
SMA Chandler Visits Army South, Speaks to Soldiers
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Sgt. Maj. of the Army, Raymond F. Chandler III visited U.S. Army South Headquarters, conducted a town hall meeting with more than 300 enlisted Soldiers at Blesse Auditorium, and spoke about possible upcoming policy changes here Jan. 6....
Army South receives award for deployment, celebrates 100-year historical milestone
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- U.S. Army South received the Army Superior Unit Award on Oct. 4 for its performance during Operation Unified Response, exactly 100 years to the day original elements of the command (10th U.S. Army Infantry Regiment) arrived in Panama in 1911 to provide additional security during the construction of the canal. ...
Brazilian delegation visits Army South, U.S. Southern Command
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – (Dec. 9, 2011) Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas, the commanding general of U.S. Army South, hosted Brazilian Lt. Gen. Paulo Humberto, the second deputy chief of the Brazilian army’s land operations command, and his delegation for a three-day visit to the Army South headquarters Dec. 7 – 9....
POLADs bring unique benefits to Army South, SOUTHCOM
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (November 29, 2011) – During the last 50 years, Foreign Policy Advisors (POLADs) have played a key role between the Department of State and the Department of Defense when it comes to interagency communications and collaboration....
Army's oldest general, supporter of Army South dies at 98
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – (December 5, 2011) The U.S. Army lost a great leader with the death of retired Gen. Ralph E. Haines Jr. on Nov. 23. ...
Conference of American Armies identify transnational criminal organizations as major concern
LIMA, Peru – Transnational criminal organizations are on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, and their power, range, influence and weaponry have become more than law enforcement can handle in many parts of the region. ...
U.S. Naval Forces Southern commander visits Army South headquarters
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas, commander U.S. Army South, hosted Rear Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, commander U.S. Naval Forces Southern and U.S. 4th Fleet (COMUSNAVSO/C4F), during a visit to Army South headquarters here Nov. 8. ...
