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From a second chance at life to Sgt. Audie Murphy Club
May 10, 2022 — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zoe Marie Kimbell Tompkins smiled and laughed before knife-handing her Soldiers into formation during a change of responsibility rehearsal on JBSA Lackland Air Force Base, March 17, 2022. MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zoe Marie Kimbell Tompkins addresses Soldiers during a change of responsibility rehearsal on JBSA Lackland Air Force Base, March 17, 2022.

Army South and partner nations conclude PISAJ 16
May 9, 2022 — The U.S. Army South led “Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía”, or PISAJ, concluded yesterday after 11 days of training, tactical demonstrations and cultural outings here on base. MORE

U.S. Army Soldier, Sgt. Maj. Ramell J. Boyd, Human Resources Command promotions and evaluations branch sergeant major, talks to students of the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía 16 or PISAJ 16 class on Fort Benning, Ga., May 5, 2022. PISAJ is a military-to-military engagement conducted semi-annually with the Colombian army and other invited participants as a part of a biannual agreed-to-action between the U.S. and Colombia focused on NCOs and designed to increase the capacity and regional collaboration between both militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua Taeckens)

PISAJ 16 class attend U.S. Army Armor School 2022 Sullivan Cup competition
April 29, 2022 — The PISAJ 16 class attend the first day of the U.S. Army Armor School 2022 Sullivan Cup competition April 29 at Fort Benning, Ga. and observe a display of capabilities of the M1A2 Abrams tank. PISAJ, or Programa Integral para Sub-Oficiales de Alta Jerarquía, is semi-annual, military-to-military engagement with the Colombian army and part of a biannual agreed-to-action between the U.S. and Colombia designed to increase the capacity and regional collaboration between both militaries... MORE

The PISAJ 16 class attend the first day of the U.S. Army Armor School 2022 Sullivan Cup competition April 29 at Fort Benning, Ga. and observe a display of capabilities by the M1A2 Abrams tank.

PISAJ, or Programa Integral para Sub-Oficiales de Alta Jerarquía, is a semi-annual, military-to-military engagement with the Colombian army and part of a biannual agreed-to-action between the U.S. and Colombia designed to increase the capacity and regional collaboration between both militaries.

U.S., Colombian senior non-commissioned officers conduct PISAJ 16 engagement
April 29, 2022 — Senior non-commissioned officers from U.S. Army South, Colombia, Brazil and Mexico gathered at Fort Benning, Ga. to strengthen partnerships during the 16th iteration of the “Programa Integral para Sub-Oficiales de Alta Jerarquía” or PISAJ taking place April 25 to May 6. MORE

Senior enlisted advisors from the U.S., Colombian, Brazilian and Mexican militaries stand in front of the National Infantry museums during the . PISAJ is a semi-annual military to military engagement with the Colombian military and their sergeants major academy focused on building upon senior leader competencies and instilling the necessity of joint operations in a complex world. (U.S. Army photo by Jose M. Saez)

Army South strengthens relationships, creates training opportunities for hemispheric security during CAA
April 21, 2022 — The Brazilian Army hosted the 35th Cycle of the Conference of American Armies (CAA) here with participants from 24 member, observer and special observer armies in attendance opening on the theme – ‘Army of the Future.’ MORE

Maj. Gen. William Thigpen (left), Army South commanding general, and Gen. Freire Gomes, Brazilian Army commanding general, share a laugh during a bilateral engagement at the Conference of Americas Armies in Brasilia, Brazil April 20. Brazil was the host nation for the 35th Cycle of the CAA.

Army South CG presented Brazilian Order of Military Merit medal
April 20, 2022 — Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen is presented with the Brazilian Order of Military Merit medal by the Minister General of the Brazilian Army Gen. Luis Carlos Gomes Mattos during the Brazilian Army Day, April 19, in Brasilia, Brazil, celebrating the Army's 374th birthday. The Order of Merit is the highest honorary distinction of the Brazilian Army. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen is presented with the Brazilian Order of Military Merit medal by the Minister General of the Brazilian Army Gen. Luis Carlos Gomes Mattos during the Brazilian Army Day, April 19, celebrating the Army's 374th birthday. The Order of Merit is the highest honorary distinction of the Brazilian Army.

Conference of American Armies XXXV kicks-off with opening ceremony
April 19, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Alcides Valeriano de Faria Junior, left, Brazilian Army deputy chief of staff for international affairs greets Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen, U.S. Army South commanding general during his arrival to the opening ceremony of the Conference of American Armies in Brasilia, Brazil, Apr. 18, 2022. Since 1961, the CAA has provided a venue for the Chief of Staff of the Army to engage in multilateral and bilateral dialogue with counterparts from Latin and South American and Caribbean partners and allied nations... MORE

Lt. Gen. Alcides Valeriano de Faria Junior, deputy chief of staff for international affairs, Brazilian Army, left, greets Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen, U.S. Army South commanding general during his arrival to the opening ceremony of the Conference of American Armies in Brazilia, Brazil, Apr. 18, 2022.

U.S. Army South Holds Change of Responsibility
April 15, 2022 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Army South conducted a change of responsibility ceremony April 15 at McArthur Parade Field as Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker relinquished responsibility as U.S. Army South’s Senior Enlisted Advisor to Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald J. Graves... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Walker reflects on 32-year career before retirement
April 14, 2022 — Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker leaned back proudly in his chair behind his desk. His office walls, that hours before were covered with nearly three decades of artifacts and memories, now stood bare. MORE

U.S. Army South Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker, holds a photo of himself as a specialist on JBSA - Fort Sam Houston, April 14, 2022. Walker was set to retire the next day after 32 years of service in the U.S. Army. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua Taeckens)

Army South strengthens partnerships with Panama
April 7, 2022 — Senior leaders from Panama's National Border Security, or SENAFRONT, visit Army South headquarters April 7, 2022, to conduct a meet and greet with the Army South Commanding General Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen and discuss partnership opportunities. Our partnerships are vital to security and prosperity in the hemisphere and to our collective ability to meet complex global challenges... MORE

Senior leaders from Panama's National Border Security visit Army South April 7, 2022 to conduct a meet and greet with the Army South Commanding General Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen and discuss partnership opportunities. Our partnerships are vital to security and prosperity in the hemisphere and to our collective ability to meet complex global challenges.