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U.S. Army South commander meets with Colombian army commander
October 9, 2020 — Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath, U.S. Army South commander, meets with Gen. Eduardo E. Zapateiro, National Army of Colombia commander, on Oct. 5 in Bogota, Colombia. "His visit strengthens the ties of cooperation and brotherhood between both institutions, strengthening the partnership based on interoperability and training," said Zapaterio. U.S. Army South engagements in the region reflect our enduring promise of friendship, partnership, and solidarity with our partners. MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath, U.S. Army South commander, meets with Gen. Eduardo E. Zapateiro, National Army of Colombia commander, on Oct. 5 in Bogota, Colombia. "His visit strengthens the ties of cooperation and brotherhood between both institutions, strengthening the partnership based on interoperability and training," said Zapaterio. U.S. Army South engagements in the region reflect our enduring promise of friendship, partnership, and solidarity with our partners.

Leaders of two U.S. Southern Command service component commands meet with Colombian counterparts in Bogota
October 7, 2020 — (Left to right) Chief Master Sgt. James E. Clark, U.S. Air Forces Southern command chief, Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker, U.S. Army South command sergeant major, Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commander, and Maj. Gen. Barry Cornish, Air Forces Southern commander, conduct a lunch meeting in Bogota, Colombia, Oct. 7. The leaders of two U.S. Southern Command's service component commands, who traveled separately to Colombia to reinforce their commitment to the region, increase collaboration, enhance interoperability, and assist in building partner nation capacity with their respective Colombian counterparts, made time in their schedules to engage with each other in person – an infrequent opportunity due to COVID-19. U.S. Army South is part of a multinational and whole-of-government team working to advance security, governance, and economic opportunity in Central and South America and the Caribbean... MORE

(Left to right) Chief Master Sgt. James E. Clark, U.S. Air Forces Southern command chief, Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker, U.S. Army South command sergeant major, Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commander, and Maj. Gen. Barry Cornish, Air Forces Southern commander, conduct a lunch meeting in Bogota, Colombia, Oct. 7. The leaders of two U.S. Southern Command’s service component commands, who traveled separately to Colombia to reinforce their commitment to the region, increase collaboration, enhance interoperability, and assist in building partner nation capacity with their respective Colombian counterparts, made time in their schedules to engage with each other in person – an infrequent opportunity due to COVID-19. U.S. Army South is part of a multinational and whole-of-government team working to advance security, governance, and economic opportunity in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

U.S. Army South commander meets with Colombian army commander
October 6, 2020 — Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath, U.S. Army South commander, meets with Gen. Eduardo E. Zapateiro, National Army of Colombia commander, on Oct. 5 in Bogota, Colombia. "His visit strengthens the ties of cooperation and brotherhood between both institutions, strengthening the partnership based on interoperability and training," said Zapaterio. U.S. Army South engagements in the region reflect our enduring promise of friendship, partnership, and solidarity with our partners... MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath, U.S. Army South commander meets with Gen. Eduardo E. Zapateiro Altamiranda, National Army of Colombia commander, on Oct. 5 in Bogota, Colombia. "His visit strengthens the ties of cooperation and brotherhood between both institutions, strengthening the partnership based on interoperability and training," said Zapaterio. U.S. Army South engagements in the region reflect our enduring promise of friendship, partnership, and solidarity with our partners.

Army South hosts Center for Army Lessons Learned seminar with Salvadoran Army
October 5, 2020 — A Center for Army Lessons Learned, or CALL, program development seminar was conducted by U.S. Army South with the Salvadoran Army and El Salvador’s Joint Center of Doctrine and Military Education virtually Sept. 23-24. MORE

U.S. Army South personnel conduct a subject matter expert exchange with the Salvadoran Army virtually to share information on the Center for Army Lessons Learned Sept. 23. The exchange was an opportunity for the U.S. Army to actively collaborate with the El Salvadoran Army to share networks, resources, best practices and procedures that build partner nation capacity.

Army South observes Brazilian Army during Operation Amazon
September 30, 2020 — U.S. Army Col. Tito Villanueva (left), chief, U.S. Army South Operations, thanks Maj. Gen. Helder de Freitas Braga (right), commander, Brazilian Army Airborne Brigade, for allowing the U.S. contingent to observe a Brazilian Army airborne operation during Operation Amazon in the vicinity of Manacapuru Sept. 14. Army South personnel observed the Brazilian military operation to prepare for future bilateral training opportunities, such as Southern Vanguard. Our defense partnerships are vital to security and prosperity in the hemisphere and to our collective ability to meet complex global challenges. MORE

Army South personnel observed the Brazilian military operation to prepare for future bilateral training opportunities, such as Southern Vanguard. Our defense partnerships are vital to security and prosperity in the hemisphere and to our collective ability to meet complex global challenges.

Army South observes Brazilian Forces during Operation Amazon
September 30, 2020 — U.S. Army Maj. Jeff Daley (left) stands next to Brazilian Marine Corporal Sgt. Leonardo Allahn Guimarães Costa (right), after exchanging patch flags as a sign of unity between the U.S. and Brazil during Operation Amazon in the vicinity of Manacapuru Sept. 15. Army South personnel observed the Brazilian military operation to prepare for future bilateral training opportunities. Partnering with Army South means all are united in our shared responsibility as defenders of the Inter-American values which include, freedom, human rights, adherence to the rule of law, and a commitment to peace and security for our citizens. MORE

Army South personnel observed the Brazilian military operation to prepare for future bilateral training opportunities. Partnering with Army South means all are united in our shared responsibility as defenders of the Inter-American values which include, freedom, human rights, adherence to the rule of law, and a commitment to peace and security for our citizens.

U.S., Colombian Army Bilateral Staff Talks essential to interoperability, stability in Western Hemisphere
September 22, 2020 — Nine months ago Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, was in Colombia standing shoulder-to-shoulder next to Gen. Eduardo E. Zapateiro, Colombian National Army commanding general, at the conclusion of a foreign airborne jump wing exchange between paratroopers of both nations. 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

Sharing inspiration: Soldier's story helps show youth career paths in the Army
September 19, 2020 — Sergeant 1st Class Ebony Leon, U.S. Army South plans and operations NCO, shares her story in hopes to inspire others to consider joining the U.S. Army for a brighter future. MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Ebony Leon, U.S. Army South plans and operations NCO, shares her story in hopes to inspire others to join the U.S. Army for a brighter future.

U.S. Army South remembers 9/11
September 11, 2020 — Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston , Texas, to honor those who lost their lives. He also thanked the Soldiers and Civilians of the command for their dedication to the nation over the 19 years since the terror attacks. MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, speaks during a Sept. 11, 2001 remembrance ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to honor those who lost their lives. He also thanked the Soldiers and Civilians of the command for their dedication to the nation over the 19 years since the terror attacks.

Army South commanding general talks transformation with Ecuadorian Army leaders
August 28, 2020 — The U.S. Army South Commanding General Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath (center) provides a virtual brief with Army South Security Cooperation Division personnel to Maj. Gen. Luis Altamirano, commander, Ecuadorian Army, and other key leaders on the topic, “Knowledge as a Pillar of U.S. Army Transformation,” Aug. 20. During the presentation, historical examples of U.S. Army transformation led to discussing the Army’s current modernization efforts to transform into a multi-domain force by 2035. This approach integrates the elements of doctrine, organizations, training, materiel, leader development and education, personnel, facilities and policy (DOTMLPF-P) within the Army, with other Joint Force elements, and alongside allies and partners. MORE