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U.S. Army South prepares for exercise with Brazil
February 7, 2020 — The commander of U.S. Army South, Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, accompanied the Brazilian Army chief of training to the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Fort Polk, Louisiana Feb. 4-5 where the Brazilian Army plans to send paratroopers for training early next year. MORE

SOUTHCOM announces upcoming exercise with Colombia, ARSOUTH, and 82nd Airborne Division
January 20, 2020 — Approximately 75 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C, and 40 personnel from U.S. Army South will arrive in Colombia, 23 Jan., to participate in an Airborne Assault exercise through 29 Jan. MORE

Airborne Soldiers deploy parachutes during airborne drop training.

HRC leaders discuss personnel, talent management with delegation from Colombian army
November 26, 2019 — The commanding general of U.S. Army Human Resources Command and senior leaders met a delegation from the Colombian army in the unit headquarters at Fort Knox Nov. 19 as part of the Army's commitment to strengthen ties with allies. MORE

DoD presents award to Army South Soldier during Pentagon ceremony
October 8, 2019 — Sgt. 1st Class John C. Hoxie, assigned to U.S. Army South's Intelligence Operations Division, was presented the Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award during the 39th Annual Department of Defense Disability Awards ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 3. MORE

U.S. Army South hosts Colombian army during bilateral staff talks
September 19, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas - U.S. Army South, as the U.S. Army's executive agent, hosted bilateral staff talks with Colombian army leaders Sept. 5-6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, to develop professional partnerships and increase interaction between armies. These talks will strengthen and plan future strategic, operational, and security agreements. MORE

National Guard leaders discuss Western Hemisphere partnerships in Miami
September 13, 2019 — MIAMI – Adjutant generals and other senior National Guard leaders from 18 states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands met at U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in Miami Sept. 12-13, 2019, to discuss their longstanding partnerships with countries in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. MORE

U.S. Army South welcomes new commander
July 15, 2019 — U.S. Army South conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Texas on July 15. MORE

Army South hosts Chilean Army during bilateral staff talks
July 3, 2019 — U.S. Army South hosted bilateral staff talks with Chilean army leaders June 24-28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, to promote the professional partnership and interaction between the two armies. MORE

Soldiers visit local city to share information about a free medical event during annual training
June 2, 2019 — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with 101st Information Operations Battalion out of Austin, Texas, presents flyers promoting a free medical event to local citizens of Chilanta, Guatemala on June 6 during Beyond the Horizon 2019. Beyond the Horizon is a joint training exercise focused on improving the operational readiness of U.S. Forces and providing tangible benefits to the people of Guatemala. MORE