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Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference begins in Miami, focusing on 21st century security challenges
November 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. MORE

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)

Army South Bids Farewell to Senior Enlisted Leader, Welcomes New Leadership
November 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 as the new senior enlisted advisor, at the Fort Sam Houston Theater, here, Oct. 24. MORE

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.

PISAJ’s 19th Edition Strengthens NCO Leadership with Global Focus
September 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 Jerarquia (PISAJ) which kicked off Sept. 16, 2024 at Fort Bliss, Texas. MORE

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.

U.S., Colombian armies fortify partnership during 15th annual staff talks
September 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 at the Colombian National Army’s military academy. MORE

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.

Security Forces Assistance Brigade Advises Chilean Soldiers During SF 24
September 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 Militar Pozo Almonte, Chile. The team’s military occupational specialties ranged from cannon crew members to military intelligence specialists. MORE

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.

Southern Fenix 24: 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment integrates M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, increasing regional Multi-Domain Capabilities
August 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 conduct artillery training operations with the Chilean army during Southern Fenix 24 (SF24) at Campo Militar Pozo Almonte, Aug. 27 through Sep. 6 2024. MORE

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: US, Chile, Argentina deploy over 600 to enhance interoperability
August 27, 2024 — More than 600 military personnel from the Chilean, Argentinian, and the United States armies are set to participate in Exercise Southern Fenix 24, a multinational exercise focused on enhancing interoperability for multi-domain operations in the Atacama Desert of Chile Aug. 27 to Sept. 5, 2024. MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alfonso Cruz, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Crewmember assigned to 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, checks the boom on an M142 HIMARS during Southern Fenix 24.

Western Hemisphere defense partners unite for PANAMAX24, demonstrate interoperability and readiness during region’s largest command post exercise
August 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, held across various U.S. locations Aug. 9-14, aimed to enhance regional security and interoperability, bringing together multiple joint and multinational forces to tackle realistic scenarios and strengthen their abilities to plan and execute complex multinational operations. MORE

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)

Evolving capabilities and strengthening global security through multinational unity at PANAMAX
August 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 PANAMAX, an event that has grown from a modest beginning to a cornerstone of multinational military cooperation. “Participating in PANAMAX 2024 represents the dynamic change that our world is continuously undergoing,” said Deputy Commissioner Felix Kirven of Panamá Aeronaval Service. “PANAMAX has evolved as the world evolves.” MORE

Exercise PANAMAX 2024 begins, US Army South hosts 11 nations at Fort Sam Houston for major multinational exercise

Religious support team strengthens unity and resilience during PANAMAX 24
August 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 logistics take center stage in ensuring operational success at PANAMAX 24, the religious support team (RST) plays a critical behind-the-scenes role: ensuring the spiritual readiness and well-being of all personnel involved. MORE

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)