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Southern Vanguard 24 officially begins
November 8, 2023 — MACAPA, Brazil — Standing under the beaming Brazilian sun, Soldiers assigned Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) stood at close interval in formation as Brazilian Army Gen. Luciano Ghuilherme, the Military Command Northern commander, officially declared the start of Southern Vanguard 24, the morning of Nov. 6, 2023. MORE

New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith (center), Director, Joint Staff, New York National Guard,

Mexican-American officer overcomes challenges and tragedy
September 20, 2023 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Capt. Elizabeth Dupont, U.S. Army South G3/5 planning officer, has battled her whole life for what she wanted: her athleticism, her education and her military service. But all the challenges she faced to forge her life couldn’t compare to the trauma of losing her only child. MORE

International instructors teach human rights, Women, Peace and Security for TRADEWINDS 23
July 20, 2023 — GEORGETOWN, Guyana – As the Caribbean-focused multinational exercise, TRADEWINDS 23, hits full stride in Guyana, a team of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and Dominican Republic instructors traveled by land and sea to various training sites to speak about humanitarian law, human rights and Women, Peace and Security (WPS). MORE

US Army Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Jose Rodriguez

Multinational exercise Tradewinds 2023 begins in Guyana
July 17, 2023 — The Caribbean-focused exercise, Tradewinds 2023 (TW23), has officially commenced with an opening ceremony that took place in the morning hours of July 15 at Camp Ayanganna, Guyana. MORE

The TRADEWINDS23 Exercise held its opening ceremony at Camp Ayanganna, Guyana. is a multi-domain, Army South-planned, exercise with training in ground, air, sea, and cyber operations. Exercising in these domains will enhance participating nations’ ability to improve security and response while increasing cooperative ties through building skills in interdiction, security, and interagency cooperation.

US and Colombian armies strengthen partnership during training rotation
May 16, 2023 — The United States and Colombian armies are continually looking for ways to further strengthen the already rich partnership they share. The latest example of this comes as an infantry company from the Colombian Army was embedded with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, alongside U.S. Soldiers from the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, during a recent Joint Readiness Training Center rotation at Fort Polk, Louisiana. MORE

Conference of American Armies Partner Nation Members Visit Army South Headquarters
April 14, 2023 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Information Technology (IT) experts from partner nation members of the Conference of American Armies (CAA) visited the U.S. Army South Headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston Texas March 20-24, 2023... MORE

U.S. Army liaison for the Conference of American Armies, meets with Brazilian and Mexican army officers at the U.S. Army South headquarters

Soldier reflects on family's generations of military service across all branches
March 15, 2023 — As she held a photo of her mom, Sgt. Deavyn Hurd — U.S. Army South secretary of general staff noncommissioned officer — reminisced about her life; her nine years of service in the U.S. Army and her family’s legacy of military service. MORE

U.S. Army South hosts inaugural Women, Peace, and Security Symposium
February 24, 2023 — U.S. Army South hosted their inaugural Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Symposium in downtown San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 22 and 23, 2023. Representatives from 16 Central and South American and Caribbean partner nations participated in panel discussions, question and answer sessions, senior leader discussions, and a presentation on the overall WPS framework. MORE

Panel members share their experiences and insights during the inaugural Army South Women, Peace, and Security Symposium that took place in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 22 and 23. This symposium included presentations, panel discussions, and question and answer sessions supporting the Women, Peace, and Security initiative. The United Nations Women, Peace, and Security initiative is designed to educate, advocate for, and expand the roles women play in national security and defense strategy throughout the globe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alan Brutus)

Army South commanding general meets with Paraguayan Army commander to strengthen ties
February 6, 2023 — Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen (center), U.S. Army South commanding general, met with the commander of the Paraguayan Army, Gen. Ej Cesar Augusto Moreno Landaira (left), in Asunción, Paraguay February 3 to strengthen relationships. Our partnerships are built on trust and a shared understanding to provide a safe and secure environment for our hemisphere. (Photo courtesy of the Paraguay Army)... MORE

Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen met with the Commander of the Paraguayan Army, Gen. Ej Cesar Augusto Moreno Landaira

TRADEWINDS 23
February 3, 2023 — TRADEWINDS23 is a multi-domain, Army South-planned, exercise with training in ground, air, sea, and cyber operations. Exercising in these domains will enhance participating nations’ ability to improve security and response while increasing cooperative ties through building skills in interdiction, security, and interagency cooperation... MORE

Planners from U.S. Army South Mobility, 167th Theater Sustainment Command