News
Beyond the Horizon to Leave Positive Impact in Panama
MEDETE, Panama, June 12, 2013 – As soldiers and airmen wrap up the final weeks of humanitarian assistance projects in isolated regions of Panama during Beyond the Horizon 2013, they’re leaving behind a long-term impact, the commander of Joint Task Force Panama told American Forces Press Service. ... Full story
Colombians Partner During Beyond the Horizon
SONSONATE, El Salvador, June 11, 2013 – Capt. Ernesto Santamaria of the Colombian army remembers a scary childhood. The FARC -- Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia -- ran rampant in Colombia, terrorizing citizens with a spate of murders, kidnappings and other activities associated with narcotics trafficking. ... Full story
Beyond the Horizon Medics Deliver Care, Smiles in Panama
MEDETE, Panama, June 10, 2013 – Army Maj. William Baker and his fellow service members knew they had a successful mission on their hands when hundreds of excited people arrived for the opening of each Beyond the Horizon medical readiness training exercise here. Some had awakened at 2 a.m. and walked six hours in their finest clothing to reach them. ... Full story
Beyond the Horizon Provides Valuable Deployment, Mission Training
SONSONATE, El Salvador, June 6, 2013 – When 1,400 members of Joint Task Force Jaguar prepared for a four-month mission here as part of Beyond the Horizon 2013, they went through many of the same procedures they’d follow for missions ranging from a wartime deployment to a disaster response in the homeland. ... Full story
Army South CG visits Panama, rewards efforts during BTH exercise
COLON, Panama - Maj. Gen. Frederick S. Rudesheim, U. S. Army South commanding general, visited Panama June 3-4 and took time to visit medical readiness training exercise sites and met with members of Task Force Panama. ... Full story
Salvadoran band member proud to serve country, keep JTF Jaguar staying motivated
SONSONATE, El Salvador - For Soldiers participating in Beyond the Horizon-El Salvador 2013, the sound of a bugle is often heard here. ... Full story
Beyond the Horizon Builds Schools, Partnerships
SONSONATE, El Salvador, June 5, 2013 – About 1,400 National Guard, reserve and active-duty soldiers and airmen working side by side with their counterparts from four other militaries are building a lot more than four new schoolhouses in remote El Salvadoran communities. ... Full story
Army South, Brazil Conduct 29th Army-to-Army Staff Talks
MANAUS, Brazil – Just south of the Amazon jungle, Lt. Gen. Luiz Guilherme Paul Cruz, deputy chief, Special and International Affairs of the Brazilian army, welcomed Maj. Gen Frederick Rudesheim, the commanding general of U.S. Army South, for the 29th annual army-to-army staff talks between the two countries, May 20-22. ... Full story
Commanding General's message on Sexual Harassment and Assault
I’d like to take this opportunity to echo both Gen. Odierno’s important message on sexual harassment and sexual assault and the Presidents’ comments on the same. ... Full story
Army Chief of Staff addresses Sexual Assault & Harassment
Over the last twelve years of war, our Army has demonstrated exceptional competence, courage, and resiliency in adapting to the demands of war and accomplishing the mission. ... Full story
Rhode Island National Guard medical team meets with Panamanian doctors
COLON, Panama – Members of the Rhode Island National Guard Medical Detachment met with Dr. Tristan Pinzon, medical director of Hospital Colon, in support of Beyond the Horizon-Panama 2013 here April 30. ... Full story
U.S. Air Force pediatrician supports Army South’s humanitarian effort in El Salvador
A joint, multi-national effort providing free medical care to residents of El Salvador concluded here, April 26. ... Full story
Task Force Panama personnel train alongside security forces in Panama
COLON, Panama – A soldier assigned to Task Force Panama trained members of the National Air and Navy Service of Panama (SENAN) on individual and vehicle search techniques as part of Beyond The Horizon 2013 - Panama. ... Full story
Army Reserve engineers put safety first in Panama exercise
ACHIOTE, Panama – As soldiers unload equipment and dig foundation trenches, there is an ever-present sight of one soldier in full uniform with reflector belt around his shoulder and white hard hat emboldened with the word ‘Safety’ to ensure risk is mitigated. ... Full story
News Releases
- U.S. Army South to hold change of command ceremony, University of Texas-Austin graduate to take command
- U.S. Army South, Colombian army conducting PANAMAX exercise with 17 partner nations in San Antonio
- U.S. Army South will host the Conference of American Armies Legal Conference with military attorneys from 15 countries
- U.S., Guatemala armies successfully complete Beyond the Horizon exercise
- U.S., Honduran armies successfully complete Beyond the Horizon exercise
- U.S. Army South CG to present Bronze Star, Purple Heart to Soldiers
- U.S. Army South names new Deputy Commanding General
- U.S. Army South to conduct Staff Talks with Brazilian army
- Beyond the Horizon - Guatemala 2012
- Army South kicks off Beyond the Horizon - Honduras 2012
News Archive
- Beyond The Horizon 2013 El Salvador, officially open for business
- Army South marks official start to Beyond the Horizon-Panama
- Army South’s BTH Panama kicks off 3-day MEDRETE
- Beyond the Horizon El Salvador first rotation complete, mission on track
- No language barrier with music
- Army South commander travels to Guatemala, tours facilities to train border security personnel
- Beyond the Horizon exercise begins in El Salvador
- Service members experience many firsts during Beyond the Horizon 2013 in Panama
- 'Redhorse' mission kicks off in Panama for Beyond the Horizon 2013
- Jaguar, Acaxual partner two nations together for two task forces working in El Salvador
U.S. Army News
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- Army considers civilian victim advocates
- Individual Carbine competition concludes with no winner
- Eighth Army names command post after war hero
- Smaller satellite terminal solution being fielded following Network Integration Evaluations
- New York City officials declare 'Army Day'
- Putting new boots on the ground
- Westphal to CGSOC students: Leader development vital to Army's transition, readiness
- Guard members man Colorado fire lines on Father's Day
- Community partnerships, privatization key to Army's fiscal future
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