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Army South strengthens partnerships with Jamaica Defence Force
April 30, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Alcides Faria, left, U.S. Army South deputy commanding general for interoperability, visits with members of the Jamaica Defence Force April 29 in Up Park Camp, Kingston, Jamaica, to advance discussions on strengthening the partnership surrounding humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Army South, which supports regional disaster relief efforts, was in integral in the donation of a field hospital to Jamaica through the Ministry of Health. The hospital was set up in Spanish Town by the JDF on March 31 to help in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. 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. (Photo by Corporal Donald Palmer)... MORE

Brig. Gen. Alcides Faria, U.S. Army South deputy commanding general for interoperability, visits the Jamaica Defence Force and meets with Commodore Antonette Wemyss Gorman, force executive officer, Jamaica Defence Force, at JDF Headquarters, Up Park Camp, Kingston, Jamaica, April 29. The office call served to advance discussions on strengthening the partnership surrounding humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Army South, which supports regional disaster relief efforts, was in integral in the donation of a field hospital to Jamaica through the Ministry of Health. The hospital was set up in Spanish Town by the JDF on March 31 to help in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Corporal Donald Palmer)

Chilean Army Defense Attaché visits U.S. Army South
April 15, 2021 — The U.S. Army South Deputy Commanding General of Interoperability, Brig. Gen. Alcides V. Faria, Jr., right, meets with the Chilean Army Defense Attaché, Maj. Gen. Pedro Varela, left, on JBSA - Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 15, 2021. Varela visited Army South headquarters and Brooke Army Medical Center to conduct key leadership engagements with senior leaders, understand security cooperation activities between our armies and learn more about U.S. medical treatment systems for our service members. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Joshua Taeckens) (This photo was edited from the original version)... MORE

The U.S. Army South Deputy Commanding General of Interoperability, Brig. Gen. Alcides V. Faria, Jr., right, meets with the Chilean Army Defense Attaché Maj. Gen. Pedro Varela, left, on JBSA - Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 15, 2021. Varela visited Army South headquarters and Brooke Army Medical Center to conduct key leadership engagements with senior leaders, understand security cooperation activities between our armies and learn more about U.S. medical treatment systems for our service members. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Joshua Taeckens) (This photo was edited from the original version)

Army South hosts FY22 JFLCC Rehearsal of Concept Drill
April 15, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted components from U.S. Southern Command for the fiscal year 2022 Joint Forces Land Component Command Campaign Plan Rehearsal of Concept drill at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 14, 2021. As the SOUTHCOM JFLCC, U.S. Army South provides Joint Task Force-capable headquarters to respond to emergent requirements and tasked contingency plans... MORE

U.S. Army South hosted components from U.S. Southern Command for the fiscal year 2022 Joint Forces Land Component Command Campaign Plan Rehearsal of Concept drill at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 14, 2021. As the SOUTHCOM JFLCC, U.S. Army South provides Joint Task Force-capable headquarters to respond to emergent requirements and tasked contingency plans.

U.S., Colombian Army leaders meet during U.S. security assistance engagement
April 15, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Carlos Moreno, left, the vice commander for the Colombian Army, briefs Brig. Gen. Douglas Lowrey, commander of the U.S. Army Security Assistance Command, during a key leader engagement at a Colombian Army base in Bogota, Colombia, April 5, 2021. Lowrey, and staff, visited several sites to see the impact of U.S. security assistance and foreign military sales, in support of the Colombian military in defending their country from counter-narcotic and terrorist threats... MORE

Maj. Gen. Carlos Moreno, left, the vice commander for the Colombian Army, briefs Brig. Gen. Douglas Lowrey, commander of U.S. Army Security Assistance Command, during a key leader engagement at a Colombian Army base in Bogota, Colombia, April 5, 2021. Lowrey, and staff, visited several sites to see the impact of U.S. security assistance and foreign military sales, in support of the Colombian military in defending their country from counter-narcotic and terrorist threats.

U.S., Salvadoran armies renew training opportunities in Central America following staff talks
April 9, 2021 — U.S. Army South, on behalf of the Army's chief of staff, conducted virtual staff talks with the Salvadoran Army April 7 to promote readiness-focused bilateral efforts that enhance interoperability, contribute to the readiness of the total force, and improve U.S. Army and partner nation land forces capabilities, to address current and future strategic, operational and tactical security challenges. MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, Army South commanding general, signs the agreed-to-actions document between the U. S. and Salvadoran armies April 7, outlining future training commitments and professional exchanges between the two armies. (Photo by PFC Joshua Taeckens)

U.S. Army South, Central American partners hold 1st Central American Working Group Principals Meeting
March 24, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted the first Central American Working Group Meeting of Principals March 22-23 for army commanders representing El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and the U.S. to plan cooperation activities for the next five years. MORE

(From left to right) Brig. Gen. Alcides V. Faria, Jr., U.S. Army South deputy commanding general for interoperability, Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general and Command Sgt. Major Trevor C. Walker, U.S. Army South senior enlisted advisor, attend the first Central American Working Group Meeting of Principals March 23, virtually, at U.S. Army South headquarters, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The CENTAM Working Group Principals Meeting is a forum for army commanders representing El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and the United States to enhance professional relationships and plan for cooperation activities for the next five years. Maintaining strong relationships is a cornerstone of Army South’s engagements.

1SFAB meets Colombian Pres. Duque during ceremony
March 2, 2021 — Security Force Assistance advisors assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade attend the activation ceremony for the newest Colombian Counter Narcotics Trans-National Threats Division, CONAT, at the request of the unit’s commander Brig. Gen. Juan Correa in Tolemaida, Colombia, Feb. 26. Colombian President Dr. Ivan Duque Marquez officiated the ceremony and subsequently met with the advisors to discuss ongoing partnership initiatives and future opportunities. The 1st SFAB, working alongside their Colombian counterparts strengthens existing regional partnerships and fosters a deeper professional and shared understanding of common challenges in the Western Hemisphere. (In the photo, left to right, 1st Sgt. Francisco Rodriguez and Maj. Travis Coley, logistics advisors; Maneuver Advisor Maj. Cameron Mays, maneuver advisor; Colombian President Ivan Duque; Capt. Kris Farrar, operations advisor and Master Sgt. David Francis CONAT lead advisor.)... MORE

From left to right, 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade Logistics Advisors 1st Sgt. Francisco Rodriguez and Maj. Travis Coley, 1SFAB Maneuver Advisor Maj. Cameron Mays, Colombian President Ivan Duque, 1SFAB Operations Advisor Capt. Kris Farrar and 1SFAB CONAT Lead Advisor Master Sgt. David Francis, meet following the activation ceremony for the newest Colombian Counter Narcotics Trans-National Threats Division, CONAT, at the request of the unit’s commander Brig. Gen. Juan Correa in Tolemaida, Colombia, Feb. 26. Colombian President Dr. Ivan Duque Marquez officiated the ceremony and subsequently met with the advisors to discuss ongoing partnership initiatives and future opportunities.

Army South, 1st SFAB conclude week-long Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep
February 26, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted a pre-deployment training seminar, Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep, at their headquarters Feb. 23-25 to prepare teams assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade for future training and advising missions in Colombia, Honduras and Panama. MORE

Col. Jeffrey T. Lopez, center, U.S. Army South Security Cooperation Division chief, shares information to members of the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade about the U.S. Embassy in Honduras during Operation Alamo Shield Mission Prep, pre-deployment training seminar Feb. 24 at U.S. Army South headquarters, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The Operation Alamo Shield pre-deployment training seminar, hosted by U.S. Army South, serves to prepare members of the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade for future missions in Colombia, Honduras and Panama. The 1st SFAB, working alongside their Colombian, Honduran and Panamanian counterparts, strengthens existing regional partnerships and fosters a deeper professional and shared understanding of common challenges in the Western Hemisphere.

Army South, 1st SFAB begin pre-deployment training conference
February 23, 2021 — U.S. Army South kicked-off the Operation Alamo Shield pre-deployment training conference Feb. 23 at their headquarters to prepare 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade personnel for future missions in Colombia, Honduras and Panama. MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, provides opening remarks during the Operation Alamo Shield pre-deployment training conference Feb. 23 at Army South headquarters. The purpose of the conference is to prepare 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade personnel for future missions in Colombia, Honduras and Panama. The 1st SFAB is an elite U.S. Army unit specifically trained to advise and assist partner nation countries. The presence of the SFAB in Colombia, Honduras and Panama directly aligns with U.S. Army South priorities to counter threats alongside partner nations to defend our way of life.

Conference of American Armies focuses on NCO development, COVID-19
February 12, 2021 — The 34th cycle of the Conference of American Armies, focusing on non-commissioned officer education and COVID-19 lessons learned, was held Feb. 9-11 at U.S. Army South headquarters as a hybrid in-person and virtual event due to pandemic restrictions. MORE

Liaison officers from member nations of the Conference of American Armies stand for the invocation at the opening ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Feb. 9, 2021. This cycle of the CAA focused on non-commissioned officer development and professionalization as leaders. U.S. Army South plays a key role as the U.S. Army's lead agent and CAA liaison responsible for all coordination with partner nation Armies. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Joshua Taeckens)