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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.

Army South bids farewell to partner nation liaison officer
September 24, 2021 — Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen, left, U.S. Army South commanding general, recognizes Colombian Army Col. Raul Medina Valenzuela, right, the Colombian liaison officer to U.S. Army South, at the U.S. Army South headquarters Sept. 24. During a farewell ceremony, Medina was recognized for many accomplishments, as well as for his leadership skills and mission focus, which greatly strengthened the relationship between the Colombian and U.S. armies. U.S. Army South is home to five partner nation liaison officers to include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru, to assist in the coordination of security cooperation activities and increase awareness of our partner nation armies' capabilities and strengths... MORE

Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen, left, U.S. Army South commanding general, recognizes Colombian Army Col. Raul Medina Valenzuela, right, the Colombian liaison officer to U.S. Army South, at the U.S. Army South headquarters Sept. 24. During a farewell ceremony, Medina was recognized for many accomplishments, as well as for his leadership skills and mission focus, which greatly strengthened the relationship between the Colombian and U.S. armies. U.S. Army South is home to five partner nation liaison officers to include Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru, to assist in the coordination of security cooperation activities and increase awareness of our partner nation armies' capabilities and strengths.

Army South hosts Brazilian Army leaders at JRTC
September 20, 2021 — Lt. Gen. Gustavo Dutra, Brazil Army chief of Land Force Preparation, and senior Brazilian Army staff officers, receive a brief from Col. Mark Federovich, commander, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on North Fort Polk ahead of the Rakkasans' air assault into the box. The Brazilian Army delegation visited the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Sept. 16-19 to get an overview on training in preparation for bilateral training between the U.S. and Brazilian armies. These partnerships are vital to our security and prosperity in the hemisphere and to our collective ability to meet complex global threats and challenges. ... MORE

Lt. Gen. Gustavo Dutra, Brazil Army Chief of Land Force Preparation, receives a brief from Col. Mark Federovich, commander, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on North Fort Polk ahead of the Rakkasans' air assault into the box. The Brazilian Army delegation visited the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Sept. 16-19 to get an overview on training in preparation for bilateral training between the U.S. and Brazilian armies. These partnerships are vital to our security and prosperity in the hemisphere and to our collective ability to meet complex global threats and challenges.

Army South Contingency Command Post conducts deployment readiness exercise
September 15, 2021 — Army South personnel learn pallet loading and securing at Kelly Air Force Base Sept. 14 as part of the Army South Contingency Command Post during a level II deployment readiness exercise. At any time, an incident could occur in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, which requires the deployment of the ARSOUTH CCP to provide a command and control node or to form the nucleus of a joint task force when directed. Readiness is Army South’s first priority – ensuring that our Soldiers have the tools and training they need to be lethal and ready to fight and win when called upon in support of global operations... MORE

Army South personnel learn pallet loading and securing at Kelly Air Force Base Sept. 14 as part of the Army South Contingency Command Post during a level II deployment readiness exercise. At any time, an incident could occur in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, which requires the deployment of the ARSOUTH CCP to provide a command and control node or to form the nucleus of a joint task force when directed. Readiness is Army South’s first priority – ensuring that our Soldiers have the tools and training they need to be lethal and ready to fight and win when called upon in support of global operations.

Army South and Peruvian Army planners meet to identify training opportunities
September 14, 2021 — Army South and Peruvian Army staff planners meet in Lima, Peru, to identify training and bilateral exercise opportunities between the two armies Sept.13, 2021. Partnering with Army South means all are united in our shared responsibility as defenders of the Inter-American values which include, freedom, human rights, adherence to the rule of law, and a commitment to peace and security for our citizens... MORE

Army South and Peruvian Army staff planners meet in Lima, Peru, to identify training and bilateral exercise opportunities between the two armies Sept.13, 2021. Partnering with Army South means all are united in our shared responsibility as defenders of the Inter-American values which include, freedom, human rights, adherence to the rule of law, and a commitment to peace and security for our citizens.

Army South hosts 2nd Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep for rotating Security Force Assistance Teams
September 2, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted the second pre-deployment training seminar, Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep, at their headquarters Aug. 31-Sept. 1 to prepare teams assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade for future training and advising missions in Colombia, Honduras and Panama. MORE

Leaders from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, left, listen to Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen, right, the U.S. Army South commanding general, during Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep II at the U.S. Army South Headquarters Sept. 1. Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep is an Army South-led academics program that increases regional awareness, outlines and explains policy guidance, and highlights lessons learned from previous Security Force Assistance activities for rotating SFA teams. As the Joint Forces Land Component Command for U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army South serves as the higher headquarters for the Security Force Assistance teams in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility, as they use their unique set of skills, experience and advanced technology to train and advise partner nations in the region.

U.S., Chilean armies complete Southern Vanguard training exercise
September 1, 2021 — Tucked high in the frigid, snow-covered Andes Mountains, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division completed the 13-day Southern Vanguard training exercise Aug. 30 with the Chilean army... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and Chilean army soldiers assigned to 3rd Mountain Division, conduct a mock-rescue operation in Portillo, Chile Aug. 27, 2021. Soldiers learned the basics of cold weather, mountain warfare including survival, movement and combat fundamentals as part of the Southern Vanguard 2021 exercise between U.S. and Chilean soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Joshua Taeckens)

Army South-led CENTAM Working Group allows for future exercise planning in Latin America
August 31, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted the second annual Central American Working Group (CENTAM WG) with army staff leaders from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras as part of a virtual event Aug. 23-27 to continue to seek training opportunities between the four armies. MORE

U.S. Army South hosted the second annual Central American Working Group (CENTAM WG) with army staff leaders from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras as part of a virtual event Aug. 23-27 to continue to seek training opportunities between the four armies.

470th Military Intelligence Brigade welcomes new commander
August 27, 2021 — Col. Jorge A. Arredondo assumed command of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade during a ceremony Aug. 27 at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. MORE

Col. Jorge A. Arredondo assumed command of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade during a ceremony Aug. 27 at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.