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U.S. Army South DCG-I meets with San Antonio Mayor
July 29, 2020 — General-de-Brigada Alcides V. Faria, Jr., U.S. Army South Deputy Commanding General - Interoperability, met with the San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and the City of San Antonio Municipal Government officials during their visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on July 29. Local leaders were interested in learning the Fort Sam Houston's daily missions as well as the U.S. Army South missions with our partner nations. MORE

Brig. Gen. Alcides V. Faria, Jr., U.S. Army South Deputy Commanding General of Interoperability, met with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City of San Antonio Municipal Government officials during their visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 29. They were interested in learning JBSA-Fort Sam Houston's daily missions as well as the U.S. Army South missions with its partner nations.

U.S. Army South welcomes new Command Sergeant Major
July 23, 2020 — U.S. Army South bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. William Rinehart and welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor Walker during a change of responsibility ceremony June 23 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. MORE

Why I Serve: Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath
July 2, 2020 — Experiencing situations that are uncertain, ambiguous, physically and mentally demanding, while coming together as a team – being able to endure and share a hardship like that – I have always found exciting, said Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on June 22. “That team built on trust, without hesitation, is an experience that you can’t find in any other profession.” MORE

Army National Hiring Days: Army South command sergeant major encourages others to serve
July 1, 2020 — As the senior enlisted advisor of U.S. Army South, Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker serves in one of the Army’s most influential positions to support “Army National Hiring Days,” the Army’s first nationwide virtual hiring event to hire 10,000 Soldiers from June 30 to July 2. MORE

U.S. Army South Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion holds change of command
June 16, 2020 — U.S. Army South’s Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion bid farewell to Lt. Col. Heather Clevenger and welcomed Lt. Col. Mark A. Katz in a change of command ceremony on June 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, passes the unit colors to Lt. Col. Mark A. Katz, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion

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