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Third generation Soldier shares her inspiration to serve
March 12, 2024
— If I had to encapsulate my advice to those women who are thinking of joining the U.S. Army, it would be to create your own legacy. Appreciate the past, learn from the present, and embrace the future. It is a balance between continuous self-awareness and developing those around you.
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Prototype guidon returns to Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Army South
March 7, 2024
— U.S. Army South Soldiers, Civilians, friends, and Family gather to witness retired Col. Peter Malik, a former commander of Special Troops Battalion, U.S. Army South, return a piece of history: the prototype guidon he designed years ago for the battalion in a gesture of respect and appreciation of his former battalion here on Fort Sam Houston.
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Women's History Month 2024
March 1, 2024
— March is Women’s History Month. As the month unfolds, we once again embrace this time to commemorate the unforgettable contributions and remarkable achievements of women throughout history. This year’s theme, "Women Who Have Made Great Achievements," highlights women who have shattered barriers, defied expectations, and transformed the landscape of progress across the spectrum of society. “I have been committed to demonstrating that women are equal contributors to our Army teams and showing that the perspective women provide enables us to be force multipliers,” said Lt. Col. Michelle Martinez, the commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South.
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U.S. Army South hosts the synchronization symposium with Joint Force partners
February 29, 2024
— FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- United States Army South hosted the Joint Synchronization Symposium (JSS) at their headquarters at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Feb. 26-29. Structured around the Joint Planning Doctrine, representatives from multiple Joint Force organizations attended the conference, including Special Operations Command South, Air Force South, Marine Forces South, U.S. Southern Command, 350th Civil Affairs Command, 807th Medical Command Deployment Support, 1st Mission Support Command, and the Army Reserve Cyber Protection Brigade; to synchronize and expand engagements to maintain or increase the U.S. presence in the Western Hemisphere.
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U.S. Army South Black History Month Observance
February 13, 2024
— FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – As Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members gathered into the Blesse Auditorium, the vibrant stains of jazz music filled the air. Glancing around the auditorium, attendees were met with displays honoring the profound influence of many African American including Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, and the late, great Jimi Hendrix during the Black History Month observance hosted by U.S. Army South, here, Feb. 13. Black History Month covers 28 days (or 29 days in leap year), starting on Feb. 1. During the month we celebrate and reflect on the rich history of African Americans. February holds particular significance in African American history as it coincides with the birth month of two monumental figures, former President Abraham Lincoln, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and the African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
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All Rise: Married Army JAG officers promoted together during joint ceremony
February 9, 2024
— It's not every day that a courthouse is the site for a promotion ceremony. But today, the Fort Sam Houston Courthouse served as the perfect backdrop for the advancement of two distinguished Judge Advocate General's Corps officers, marking a significant milestone in the careers of a couple who have served their nation together with distinction for two decades. A place typically reserved for legal proceedings and military court martials, bore witness to a historic moment as Lt. Col. Jennifer Venghaus, the U.S. Army South Judge Advocate, and her husband, Lt. Col. Joseph Venghaus, Trial Judge of Fort Cavazos’ Fifth Judicial Circuit, were promoted to the rank of colonel during a joint ceremony hosted by Maj. General William Thigpen, the U.S. Army South Commanding General.
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ARSOUTH makes inaugural appearance at the Polyglot Games
February 4, 2024
— Two teams of seven linguists from U.S. Army South and 470th Military Intelligence Brigade competed at the 6th annual Polyglot Games at the Salt Palace Convention Center, here, Feb. 3, 2024. The Polyglot Games, hosted by the 300th Military Intelligence Brigade, is the premiere language competition of the Department of Defense and designed to provide linguists with high-quality training that tests linguistic capabilities in a simulated operational environment.
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Black History Month 2024
February 1, 2024
— February is Black History Month. It is a time to recognize and honor the achievements, contributions, and history of African, Caribbean, and Black Americans. This year’s theme “African Americans and the Arts” highlights the Black American influence in the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, film, music, and other forms of cultural expression.
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The Family Business
January 30, 2024
— As I stand firm in the uniform that generations before me proudly wore, I can't help but feel the weight of history stitched into every fabric. My journey in the Army isn't just a career choice; it's an inherited legacy that predates my own existence. It's the continuation of a cherished tradition I like to refer to as the Family business. In my Family, military service is a shared commitment that transcends four generations. It's a legacy imprinted in my Family's narrative, passed down like a treasured heirloom through tales of sacrifice and triumph that echo across time.
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Army South hosts TRADEWINDS 2024 Scenario Development Conference
December 7, 2023
— San Antonio, TX – Planners from across the region concluded the TRADEWINDS 2024 Scenario Development Conference (SDC) held here, Dec. 5-7. The three-day planning conference included military planners from the United States, Barbados, and Canada, and interagency partners from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), and Regional Security System (RSS) Department of Defense.
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