Army South is part of a U.S. and multinational team working to advance security and stability throughout Central and South America and the Caribbean in order to protect our shared values and way of life.
Army South is ready to provide assistance to disaster situations or other emerging events.
Army South works daily to integrate resources, capabilities, and activities through a whole-of-government approach alongside our U.S. and Partner Nation defense and interagency partners. Critical functions include maintaining and improving medical, logistical and engineer capabilities to ensure we are capable, resourced, and ready to rapidly deploy in response to contingency plans or natural disasters.
Army South pursues opportunities to counter threats from transnational criminal organizations, violent extremist organizations, and malign regional and external state actors.
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Lt. Col. Jose Avellaneda Diaz, the Peruvian army partner nation liaison officer (PNLO) to U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), is promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. Avellaneda has served as a PNLO since February 2023, and during his tenure had played a key role in advancing the U.S.-Peruvian military partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Cox)
US Army South Peruvian Partner Nation Liaison Officer is Promoted to Colonel and Bids Farewell to the Unit
By Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Reed-Cox, Army South | Jan. 13, 2025
Peruvian Lt. Col. Jose Avellaneda Diaz, the Peruvian army partner nation liaison officer (PNLO) to U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 16.

Delegates listen to presentations during the Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference in Miami, Nov. 4, 2024. Representatives from 20 member armies, observer armies, and special observer armies gathered to address practical initiatives that foster international cooperation and bolster regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Cox)
Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference begins in Miami, focusing on 21st century security challenges
By Staff Sgt. ShaTyra (Reed) Cox | Nov. 20, 2024
Representatives from 17 member nations and three special observer countries of the Conference of American Armies (CAA) have gathered in Miami for the CAA Specialized Conference, taking place, Nov. 4-7.

Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Olsen, the incoming U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) senior enlisted leader, receives the USARSOUTH colors from Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, USARSOUTH commander, during the change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Oct. 24, 2024. The change of responsibility symbolized the relinquishment of leadership from Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Graves to Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Olsen.
Army South Bids Farewell to Senior Enlisted Leader, Welcomes New Leadership
By Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Reed-Cox | Nov. 7, 2024
U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) marked a significant leadership transition during a change of responsibility ceremony as the command bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald J. Graves and welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Eric B. Olsen

The U.S. Army welcomed senior noncommissioned officers from Colombia and Brazil to the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence for the capstone event of the 19th Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquia (PISAJ) which kicked off Sept. 16, 2024 at Fort Bliss, Texas.
PISAJ’s 19th Edition Strengthens NCO Leadership with Global Focus
By Sgt. Maj. Juan Munoz | Sept. 18, 2024
The U.S. Army welcomed senior noncommissioned officers from Colombia and Brazil to the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence for the capstone event of the 19th Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta

Gen. Luis Cardozo, Colombian National Army commander, and Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, U.S. Army South commander, approve 59 agreed-to-actions for future army-to-army engagements, during the 15th annual U.S.-Colombian staff talks, Sept. 16, 2024.
U.S., Colombian armies fortify partnership during 15th annual staff talks
By Sgt. Maj. Tanya Lumbard | Sept. 18, 2024
The U.S. and Colombian armies have a long-standing partnership built on mutual respect, trust and cooperation. This enduring relationship was reaffirmed, Sept. 16, 2024, during the 15th Annual U.S.-Colombia Staff Talks held

U.S. Sgt. 1st Class Monica Giraldo, assigned to the 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade, greets a Chilean soldier during Southern Fenix 24 (SF24) on Aug. 28, 2024 near Campo Militar Pozo, Almonte, Chile.
Security Forces Assistance Brigade Advises Chilean Soldiers During SF 24
By Sgt. Richard Trinh | Sept. 6, 2024
U.S. Soldiers with the 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB), a unit tasked with advising partner-nation conventional armies, participated in exercise Southern Fenix 24 (SF24) from Aug. 27 to Sept. 5, 2024, at Campo

U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 14 Field Artillery Regiment stands in front a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System. during Southern Fenix 24 near Campo Militar Pozo Almonte, Chile on Aug. 29, 2024.
Southern Fenix 24: 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment integrates M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, increasing regional Multi-Domain Capabilities
By Sgt. Jordan Sutton | Aug. 29, 2024
The Oklahoma “Steel Warriors” of the 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment (1-14 FAR) deployed to the Atacama Desert, located in the Tacapacá region, with the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to

U.S. Southern Command Gen. Laura Richardson provides remarks during PANAMAX24’s closing ceremony, Aug. 14, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Richardson emphasized the importance of professional relationships, teamwork, interoperability and readiness while speaking to hundreds of joint and multinational PANAMAX participants following the region’s largest command post exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)
Western Hemisphere defense partners unite for PANAMAX24, demonstrate interoperability and readiness during region’s largest command post exercise
By Sgt. Maj. Tanya Lumbard | Aug. 14, 2024
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – PANAMAX24 concluded, Aug. 14, wrapping up a week of intensive military training and collaboration among Western Hemisphere partner nations.The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)-sponsored exercise,

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Philip Ryan, U.S. Army South commanding general, introduces Chilean Maj. Gen. Eduardo Valdivia (left) and Peruvian Maj. Gen. Victor Muñoz (center) to hundreds of multinational and joint force PANAMAX 2024 participants at the Fort Sam Houston Theater, Aug. 6, 2024. PANAMAX is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, multinational, biennial command post exercise (CPX) enabling multiple participating nations to practice interoperability and strengthen their ability to plan and execute complex multinational operations at various locations across the United States, Aug. 5-14. At Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Army South is hosting 11 nations from South and Central America, as well as U.S. joint staff members, who will participate in the exercise as part
Evolving capabilities and strengthening global security through multinational unity at PANAMAX
By Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Reed-Cox | Aug. 14, 2024
As the final day of PANAMAX 2024 concludes, participants from 12 nations reflect on a week defined by intense collaboration, shared challenges, and significant accomplishments. This year’s exercise marks the 21st iteration of

Service members from Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, and the United States pose for a photo after a mass service during PANAMAX 24 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Aug. 9, 2024. The U.S. Army South chaplain directorate, alongside Colombian Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Benedict Peña Alvarez, the chaplain general of the Colombian army, provided spiritual readiness support to 12 partner nations during PANAMAX 24, the U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, multinational, biennial command post exercise. (courtesy photo)
Religious support team strengthens unity and resilience during PANAMAX 24
By Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Reed-Cox | Aug. 12, 2024
In the vast scope of military exercises, operations, and planning, it’s easy to overlook the quieter, yet equally vital roles that contribute to mission success.While key roles like future operations, cyber, intelligence, and
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