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Colombian Army joins South Carolina National Guard for bilateral training at JRTC
June 9, 2021 — Maj. Gen. German Lopez Guererro, center, chief of staff for Force Generation, Colombian Army, receives a command brief on the U.S. Army Joint Readiness Training Center by Brig. Gen. David Doyle, commanding general, U.S. Army JRTC and Fort Polk, at Fort Polk, La., June 9, 2021, during the U.S. Army and Colombian Army JRTC Training Rotation 21-08. A platoon from the Colombian Army’s Counter Narcotics Brigade is participating in JRTC Rotation 21-08 with members of the U.S. Army South Carolina National Guard’s 1-118th Infantry Battalion to improve interoperability between the two armies. This bilateral training opportunity is the culmination of numerous engagements between U.S. Army South and the Colombian Army to develop professional partnerships and increase mutual readiness. The goal is to provide participating forces an opportunity to conduct security and stability operations, practice interoperability, and strengthen their ability to plan and execute complex multinational operations. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. German Lopez Guererro, center, chief of staff for Force Generation, Colombian Army, receives a command brief on the U.S. Army Joint Readiness Training Center by Brig. Gen. David Doyle, commanding general, U.S. Army JRTC and Fort Polk, at Fort Polk, La., June 9, 2021, during the U.S. Army and Colombian Army JRTC Training Rotation 21-08.

A platoon from the Colombian Army’s Counter Narcotics Brigade is participating in JRTC Rotation 21-08 with members of the U.S. Army South Carolina National Guard’s 1-118th Infantry Battalion to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Colombian armies. This bilateral training opportunity is the culmination of numerous engagements between U.S. Army South and the Colombian Army to develop professional partnerships and increase mutual readiness.

12th Annual U.S., Colombian Army Staff Talks kicks-off in Bogota
June 9, 2021 — Col. Jeffrey Lopez, left, chief, U.S. Army South Security Cooperation Division, provides opening remarks with Col. Francisco Candela, right, deputy director, Colombian Army International Affairs Directorate, to begin the U.S., Colombian Army Staff Talks at the Army Infantry School in Bogota, Colombia, June 9, 2021. The U.S. Army Staff Talks Program serves as a bilateral engagement for military discussion between respective armies. This year marks the 12th time the U.S. Army and the Colombian Army have met for staff talks, which has been instrumental in enhancing the interoperability and cooperation between the two partners... MORE

Col. Jeffrey Lopez, left, chief, U.S. Army South Security Cooperation Division, provides opening remarks with Lt. Col. Francisco Candela, right, deputy director, Colombian Army Bilateral Relations, to begin the U.S., Colombian Army Staff Talks at the Army Infantry School in Bogota, Colombia, June 9, 2021.

The U.S. Army Staff Talks Program serves as a bilateral engagement for military discussion between respective armies. This year marks the 12th time the U.S. Army and the Colombian Army have met for staff talks, which has been instrumental in enhancing the interoperability and cooperation between the two partners.

Army South Operational Protection Directorate conducts staff assistance visit in Panama
June 2, 2021 — Members from the Army South Operational Protection Directorate conducted a staff assistance visit in Panama May 23-29 to assist U.S. Army Soldiers set conditions for adequate anti-terrorism, force protection, personnel recovery, medical care and medical evacuation tasks at the Brigada Oriental Senafront compound in Meteti and the command and control nodes in Panama City. Multiple exercises and situational event discussions demonstrated the team’s capability to employ the full scope of protection requirements... MORE

Members from the Army South Operational Protection Directorate conducted a staff assistance visit in Panama May 23-29 to assist U.S. Army Soldiers set conditions for adequate anti-terrorism, force protection, personnel recovery, medical care and medical evacuation tasks at the Brigada Oriental Senafront compound in Meteti and the command and control nodes in Panama City. Multiple exercises and situational event discussions demonstrated the team’s capability to employ the full scope of protection requirements.

Staff talks allow U.S. Army to assist Peruvian Army’s transformation, modernization
May 25, 2021 — In 1827, the United States established diplomatic relations with Peru, and nearly 200 years later, the U.S. and Peru’s strategic partnership continues to enhance security across the Western Hemisphere to collectively meet complex global challenges. MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, signs minutes during the sixth annual U.S., Peru army-to-army staff talks, May 20, at the Army South headquarters, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Sixth annual U.S. Army-Peruvian Army Staff Talks
May 21, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, and Brig. Gen. Christian Garcia, Peruvian military attaché, share a moment before the sixth annual U.S. Army-Peruvian Army Staff Talks, held at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston on May 20. The two armies discussed future bilateral training opportunities and other areas to improve interoperability between the two armies... MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, and Brig. Gen. Christian Garcia, Peruvian military attaché, share a moment before the sixth annual U.S. Army-Peruvian Army Staff Talks, held at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston on May 20. The two armies discussed future bilateral training opportunities and other areas to improve interoperability between the two armies.

ARSOUTH hosts Army Lessons Learned Program development seminar to assist Guatemalan Army to establish CALL center
May 18, 2021 — Though bilateral and multinational training exercises are the norm for strengthening relationships with partner nation armies, another important way the U.S. Army builds partnerships is by sharing lessons learned to improve the institutional, operational and tactical capabilities. MORE

Keith Warman, Army South's Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) liaison officer, facilitates a virtual CALL seminar with Guatemalan Army and Command for Education of the Armed Forces of Guatemala staff members May 13-14. The two-day event demonstrated how the U.S. Army leverages lessons learned to enhance training and operations to serve as a model for our Guatemalan partners in establishing their own lessons learned center.

Army South facilitates CALL seminar with Guatemalan Army
May 17, 2021 — Keith Warman, Army South's Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) liaison officer, facilitates a virtual CALL seminar with Guatemalan Army and Command for Education of the Armed Forces of Guatemala staff members May 13-14. The two-day event demonstrated how the U.S. Army leverages lessons learned to enhance training and operations to serve as a model for our Guatemalan partners in establishing their own lessons learned center... MORE

Army South strengthens relations with Uruguay
May 11, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, left, U.S. Army South commanding general, conducted a virtual key leader engagement with Gen. Gerardo Daniel Fregossi Alvarez, right, the Uruguayan Army commander, May 10, to strengthen relations between the two armies and discuss opportunities for future engagements and training... MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, left, U.S. Army South commanding general, conducted a virtual key leader engagement with Gen. Gerardo Daniel Fregossi Alvarez, right, the Uruguayan Army commander, May 10, to strengthen relations between the two armies and discuss opportunities for future engagements and training.

Army South strengthens cooperation in Jamaica with humanitarian assistance, disaster relief response
May 7, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Alcides V. Faria, U.S. Army South deputy commanding general for interoperability, represented the U.S. Army and conducted a walk-through of the second field hospital donated to Jamaica by the U.S. through U.S. Southern Command. MORE

Brig. Gen. Alcides V. Faria, right, U.S. Army South deputy commanding general for interoperability, receives a tour by representatives of the Ministry of Health and Wellness of a U.S.-funded mobile field hospital based at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, Jamaica, April 29, 2021.

U.S., Brazilian armies conduct staff talks
May 5, 2021 — The U.S. Army-Brazil Staff Talks, taking place May 3-6, 2021 from the Brazilian Army headquarters located in Brasília, Brazil, is focusing on Brazilian Army priorities and a future U.S.-Brazilian Army interoperability vision through 2028 to enhance both armies' capabilities of working together as members of a combined task force. ... MORE

The U.S. Army-Brazil Staff Talks is taking place May 3-6 from the Brazilian Army headquarters located in Brasília, Brazil, focusing on on Brazilian Army priorities and a future U.S.-Brazilian Army interoperability vision through 2028 to enhance both armies capabilities of working together as members of a combined task force.