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U.S. Army South leads joint task force in support of illegal alien holding operation in Guantanamo Bay
February 4, 2025 — NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA – At the direction of the President of the United States, and in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense, U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) has assumed responsibility as the lead Joint Task Force for ongoing illegal alien holding operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. MORE

At the direction of the President of the United States, and in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense, U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) has assumed responsibility as the lead Joint Task Force for ongoing illegal alien holding operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos builds the future of U.S., Brazil defense cooperation
January 13, 2025 — Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos serves as one of four U.S. Army South’s (USARSOUTH) partner nation liaison officers (PNLO). Since July 2023, Matos has worked to strengthen the historic partnership between Brazil and the U.S., focusing on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability. MORE

Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos, the Brazilian partner nation liaison officer at U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), stands in front of the USARSOUTH headquarters at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Jan. 7, 2025. Since July 2023, Matos has worked to strengthen the historic partnership between Brazil and the United States, focusing on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)

US Army South Peruvian Partner Nation Liaison Officer is Promoted to Colonel and Bids Farewell to the Unit
January 13, 2025 — Peruvian Lt. Col. Jose Avellaneda Diaz, the Peruvian army partner nation liaison officer (PNLO) to U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 16. MORE

Lt. Col. Jose Avellaneda Diaz, the Peruvian army partner nation liaison officer (PNLO) to U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), is promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 16, 2024. Avellaneda has served as a PNLO since February 2023, and during his tenure had played a key role in advancing the U.S.-Peruvian military partnership. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Cox)

Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference begins in Miami, focusing on 21st century security challenges
November 20, 2024 — Representatives from 17 member nations and three special observer countries of the Conference of American Armies (CAA) have gathered in Miami for the CAA Specialized Conference, taking place, Nov. 4-7. MORE

Delegates listen to presentations during the Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference in Miami, Nov. 4, 2024. Representatives from 20 member armies, observer armies, and special observer armies gathered to address practical initiatives that foster international cooperation and bolster regional security. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Cox)

Army South Bids Farewell to Senior Enlisted Leader, Welcomes New Leadership
November 7, 2024 — U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) marked a significant leadership transition during a change of responsibility ceremony as the command bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald J. Graves and welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Eric B. Olsen as the new senior enlisted advisor, at the Fort Sam Houston Theater, here, Oct. 24. MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Olsen, the incoming U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) senior enlisted leader, receives the USARSOUTH colors from Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, USARSOUTH commander, during the change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Oct. 24, 2024. The change of responsibility symbolized the relinquishment of leadership from Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Graves to Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Olsen.

PISAJ’s 19th Edition Strengthens NCO Leadership with Global Focus
September 18, 2024 — The U.S. Army welcomed senior noncommissioned officers from Colombia and Brazil to the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence for the capstone event of the 19th Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquia (PISAJ) which kicked off Sept. 16, 2024 at Fort Bliss, Texas. MORE

The U.S. Army welcomed senior noncommissioned officers from Colombia and Brazil to the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence for the capstone event of the 19th Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquia (PISAJ) which kicked off Sept. 16, 2024 at Fort Bliss, Texas.

U.S., Colombian armies fortify partnership during 15th annual staff talks
September 18, 2024 — The U.S. and Colombian armies have a long-standing partnership built on mutual respect, trust and cooperation. This enduring relationship was reaffirmed, Sept. 16, 2024, during the 15th Annual U.S.-Colombia Staff Talks held at the Colombian National Army’s military academy. MORE

Gen. Luis Cardozo, Colombian National Army commander, and Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, U.S. Army South commander, approve 59 agreed-to-actions for future army-to-army engagements, during the 15th annual U.S.-Colombian staff talks, Sept. 16, 2024.

Security Forces Assistance Brigade Advises Chilean Soldiers During SF 24
September 6, 2024 — U.S. Soldiers with the 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB), a unit tasked with advising partner-nation conventional armies, participated in exercise Southern Fenix 24 (SF24) from Aug. 27 to Sept. 5, 2024, at Campo Militar Pozo Almonte, Chile. The team’s military occupational specialties ranged from cannon crew members to military intelligence specialists. MORE

U.S. Sgt. 1st Class Monica Giraldo, assigned to the 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade, greets a Chilean soldier during Southern Fenix 24 (SF24) on Aug. 28, 2024 near Campo Militar Pozo, Almonte, Chile.

Southern Fenix 24: 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment integrates M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, increasing regional Multi-Domain Capabilities
August 29, 2024 — The Oklahoma “Steel Warriors” of the 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment (1-14 FAR) deployed to the Atacama Desert, located in the Tacapacá region, with the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to conduct artillery training operations with the Chilean army during Southern Fenix 24 (SF24) at Campo Militar Pozo Almonte, Aug. 27 through Sep. 6 2024. MORE

U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 14 Field Artillery Regiment stands in front a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System. during Southern Fenix 24 near Campo Militar Pozo Almonte, Chile on Aug. 29, 2024.

Southern Fenix 24: US, Chile, Argentina deploy over 600 to enhance interoperability
August 27, 2024 — More than 600 military personnel from the Chilean, Argentinian, and the United States armies are set to participate in Exercise Southern Fenix 24, a multinational exercise focused on enhancing interoperability for multi-domain operations in the Atacama Desert of Chile Aug. 27 to Sept. 5, 2024. MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alfonso Cruz, a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Crewmember assigned to 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, checks the boom on an M142 HIMARS during Southern Fenix 24.