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Peruvian Army delegation visits Army South for distinguished visit
November 15, 2021 — U.S. Army South Commanding General Maj. Gen. William Thigpen, right, greets Brig. Gen. Carlos E. Bojorquez, left, 1st Multipurpose Brigade Commander, Peruvian Army, at Army South headquarters to begin a Peruvian Army distinguished visit Nov. 15, 2021. The delegation will be in Texas for a week-long visit to discuss plans for future training opportunities between the two armies. Our defense partnerships are vital to security and prosperity in the hemisphere and to our collective ability to meet complex global challenges... MORE

U.S. Army South Commanding General Maj. Gen. William Thigpen, right, greets Brig. Gen. Carlos E. Bojorquez, left, 1st Multipurpose Brigade Commander, Peruvian Army at the Army South headquarters to begin a Peruvian Army distinguished visit Nov. 15, 2021. The delegation will be in Texas for a week-long visit to discuss plans for future training opportunities between the two armies. Our defense partnerships are vital to security and prosperity in the hemisphere and to our collective ability to meet complex global challenges.

Brazilian Army hosts U.S. Army War College for academic exchange in Rio de Janeiro
October 26, 2021 — The Brazilian Army hosted the General Mark Clark Marshal Mascarenhas de Moraes lecture series between the U.S. Army War College and the Brazilian Army Command and General Staff School, ECEME, Oct. 19-21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to promote dialogue between high-level military schools across the Brazilian and U.S. armies. The Commander of the U.S. Army War College Maj. Gen. David C. Hill provided a lecture for students and instructors of ECEME with a focus on strategic leadership. The annual exchange was created in 1981 to celebrate the cooperation between Brazil and the U.S. from the Italian campaign during World War II and promotes long-term bilateral strategic relationships between armies... MORE

The Brazilian Army hosted the General Mark Clark Marshal Mascarenhas de Moraes lecture series between the U.S. Army War College and the Brazilian Army Command and General Staff School, ECEME, Oct. 19-21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to promote dialogue between high-level military schools across the Brazilian and U.S. armies. The Commander of the U.S. Army War College Maj. Gen. David C. Hill provided a lecture for students and instructors of ECEME with a focus on strategic leadership. The annual exchange was created in 1981 to celebrate the cooperation between Brazil and the U.S. from the Italian campaign during World War II and promotes long-term bilateral strategic relationships between armies.

Army South DCG-I conducts engagement with Jamaica Defence Force
October 26, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Hernando Garzon, Army South deputy commanding general – interoperability, conducted a virtual key leader engagement Oct. 22 with Brig. Markland A. Lloyd, Jamaica Defence Force, Support Brigade commander. The leaders discussed logistical preparation and planning in a constrained environment, load planning for air, land, and sea transfers, and port opening as a result of a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief response. Army South is committed to supporting the efforts of partner nations to increase institutional capacity and regional collaboration for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief – one of the greatest challenges facing the region... MORE

Brig. Gen. Hernando Garzon, Army South deputy commanding general – interoperability, conducted a virtual key leader engagement Oct. 22 with Brig. Markland A. Lloyd, Jamaica Defence Force, Support Brigade commander. The leaders discussed logistical preparation and planning in a constrained environment, load planning for air, land, and sea transfers, and port opening as a result of a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief response.

State Partnership Program: Argentine Ambassador to the U.S. visits Georgia National Guard
October 20, 2021 — U.S. Army Lt. Col. Samuel Roberts, right, commander of the Marietta-based 4th Civil Support Team, 201st Regional Support Group, Georgia Army National Guard, briefs Jorge Martín Arturo Argüello, left, the Argentine ambassador to the U.S., Oct. 19, 2021, at the unit’s headquarters at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Ga. Roberts explained unit’s roles and capabilities of the Georgia National Guard as part of the State Partnership Program. The State Partnership Program links a state’s National Guard with a partner nation’s armed forces to participate in engagements that enhance readiness, promote interoperability and strengthen partnerships. The Georgia National Guard and Argentina have shared a partnership since 2016 under the National Guard State Partnership Program, which complements U.S. Army South’s security cooperation efforts by maintaining enduring relationships with partner nation defense and security forces. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Bryant Wine)... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Samuel Roberts, right, commander of the Marietta-based 4th Civil Support Team, 201st Regional Support Group, Georgia Army National Guard, briefs Jorge Martín Arturo Argüello, left, the Argentine ambassador to the U.S., Oct. 19, 2021, at the unit’s headquarters at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia. Roberts explained unit’s roles and capabilities as part of the Georgia National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Bryant Wine)

Chilean Army CG observes display of Strykers
October 19, 2021 — U.S. Army South security cooperation personnel accompany Gen. Ricardo Martínez Menanteau, commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army as he visits with the Pennsylvania National Guard Oct. 15 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. to observe a static display of the Stryker fighting vehicle. Interoperability allows our Soldiers and systems, and those of other countries, to operate in conjunction with each other, which is critical to bolstering an extended network of partnerships capable of decisively meeting shared challenges... MORE

U.S. Army South security cooperation personnel accompany Gen. Ricardo Martínez Menanteau, commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army as he visits with the Pennsylvania National Guard Oct. 15 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. to observe a static display of the Stryker Fighting Vehicle Interoperability allows our Soldiers and systems, and those of other countries, to operate in conjunction with each other, which is critical to bolstering an extended network of partnerships capable of decisively meeting shared challenges.

470th MI BDE member named U.S. Army Soldier of the Year
October 14, 2021 — Former Army specialist, now Sgt. Justin J. Earnhart assigned to the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade was named the U.S. Army Soldier of the Year Oct. 11 during the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting in Washington for placing as the top Soldier while competing in the U.S. Army’s Best Warrior Competition 2021. MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Justin Earnhart, 470th Military Intelligence Brigade, pulls security while wearing a joint service general purpose mask during an exercise in the Army Futures Command Best Warrior Competition on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 9 2021. The Best Warrior Competition evaluates a Soldier’s physical ability, tactical performance and knowledge of Army regulations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Joshua Taeckens) (This photo was edited from its original version)

Border conference promotes security for neighboring countries in South America
October 8, 2021 — The Brazilian Army hosted senior military leaders from U.S. Army South, the armies of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and the Panamanian SENAFRONT at the 2nd Multilateral Border Conference in Manaus, Amazonas state, held Sept. 27-29. The focus of the conference was to improve cooperation between participants, and to develop solutions for regional border problems... MORE

Gen. Achilles Furlan Neto, commander of the Brazilian Army Amazon Military Command

U.S. Army South co-hosts second multilateral Border Security Conference in Manaus
October 4, 2021 — Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen, center, U.S. Army South commanding general, presents remarks during the second multilateral Border Security Conference in Manaus, Brazil, Sept. 28, to improve border security cooperation between Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and the U.S.A. U.S. Army South co-hosted the Border Security Conference with the Brazilian Army to allow the sharing of good practices and lessons learned in dealing with issues related to border protection, observing the individualities of each country's defense policies and identifying opportunities for exchanges that improve understanding of challenges, opportunities and threats of the border region. The Western Hemisphere is our shared home, and only together will we realize the full potential of a safe and secure neighborhood... MORE

U.S. Army South co-hosted the second multilateral Border Security Conference in Manaus, Brazil, Sept. 28-29 to improve border security cooperation between Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and the U.S.A. The Border Security Conference allows the sharing of good practices and lessons learned in dealing with issues related to border protection, observing the individualities of each country's defense policies and identifying opportunities for exchanges that improve understanding of challenges, opportunities and threats of the border region. The Western Hemisphere is our shared home, and only together will we realize the full potential of a safe and secure neighborhood.

Army South spouses laugh their way to stronger marriage
October 1, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted a Strong Bonds marriage retreat for couples at a hotel located along San Antonio’s Riverwalk, Sept. 24-26. MORE

U.S. Army Chaplain, Army South Command Chaplain Col. Lawrence Dabeck, speaks at an Army Strong Bonds retreat in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 26, 2021. The Strong Bonds program is offered by Army Chaplains with the full support of Commanding Officers with an aim to strengthen the relationship of married couples through a variety of different training seminars.

Army South G2 personnel conduct intelligence working group with Salvadoran military instructors
September 30, 2021 — Stephen Cartwright, U.S. Army South Information Security (INFOSEC) manager, answers questions from El Salvadoran intelligence professionals regarding INFOSEC, at the Escuela Nacional de Inteligencia Militar in San Salvador, El Salvador, Sep. 21, 2021. U.S. Army South G2 personnel conducted a working group with El Salvadoran intelligence instructors Sept. 21-25 to enhance the readiness of El Salvadoran intelligence professionals, increase interoperability between the U.S. and Salvadoran armies and strengthen national partnerships. Defense partnerships with U.S. Army South are vital to security and prosperity in the hemisphere and to our collective ability to meet complex global challenges... MORE

Stephen Cartwright, U.S. Army South Information Security (INFOSEC) manager, answers questions from El Salvadoran intelligence professionals regarding INFOSEC, at the Escuela Nacional de Inteligencia Militar in San Salvador, El Salvador, Sep. 21, 2021. U.S. Army South G2 personnel conducted a working group with El Salvadoran intelligence instructors Sept. 21-25 to enhance the readiness of El Salvadoran intelligence professionals, increase interoperability between the U.S. and Salvadoran armies and strengthen national partnerships. Defense partnerships with U.S. Army South are vital to security and prosperity in the hemisphere and to our collective ability to meet complex global challenges.