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Building partner nation capacity serves U.S. interests, officials say
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2013 - Programs that help U.S. partners build their capabilities can be force multipliers in achieving U.S. interests, Defense Department officials told the House Armed Services Committee here today. ... Full story
Beyond the Horizon Yellow Ribbon event assists Soldiers, families with deployment
CONCORD, N.H. - (Feb. 14, 2013) Soldiers and Airmen from the New Hampshire National Guard scheduled to deploy next month in support of the Beyond the Horizon mission to El Salvador traveled through wintry weather Feb. 9 to participate in a pre-deployment event. ... Full story
Missouri Guard engineers to conduct annual training in Guantanamo Bay
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Missouri – A group of Missouri National Guardsmen are scheduled to spend their two weeks of annual training surveying land and designing a layout for a potential migrant camp in February at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. ... Full story
CSA's strategic intent: Delivering strategic landpower in an uncertain world
WASHINGTON (Feb. 5, 2013) -- Over the past 11 years of continuous combat, the Army made great strides at the tactical and operational levels of war. We evolved our tactics, fielded new equipment, and modified our organizations, all while combating determined enemies. These changes were necessary, and they produced an Army without peer on the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq. ... Full story
Army South, leaders from five partner nations gather to discuss collaborative solutions to regional threats
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- U.S. Army South hosted, on behalf of the U.S. Army, senior military and security forces leaders from five partner nations for this year’s annual Central American Regional Leaders’ Conference at the command’s headquarters here Jan. 28 to Feb.1. ... Full story
Army South commander, Colombian army leaders reinforce strong bonds
BOGOTA, Colombia – U.S. Army South’s commanding general, Maj. Gen. Frederick S. Rudesheim, traveled to Bogota, Colombia, Jan. 21-25 where he met with the U.S. Ambassador, P. Michael McKinley, took part in discussions with key leaders in the Colombian army and visited various military installations. ... Full story
Army South commander heads to Colombia to strengthen partnerships
BOGOTA, Colombia – U.S. Army South’s commanding general arrived in Bogota, Colombia Jan. 21 where he will spend the next several days meeting with the U.S. ambassador, taking part in discussions with key leaders in the Colombian army and visiting various military installations. ... Full story
SOUTHCOM commander visits FSH, stresses importance of Army South mission
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – (January 18, 2013) Marine Gen. John F. Kelly paid a visit to U.S. Army South here Jan. 15, his first visit since taking command of U.S. Southern Command last November. ... Full story
JTF-Bravo MEDRETE, DENRETE in Guatemala a huge success
SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - (January 17, 2013) Servicemembers from Joint Task Force-Bravo with assistance from the United States Embassy in Guatemala, the Guatemala Ministry of Health and the Guatemalan Army, completed a four-day Medical Readiness Training Exercise in Chiquimula, Guatemala December 11-15, 2012. ... Full story
News Releases
- U.S. Army South to hold change of command ceremony, University of Texas-Austin graduate to take command
- U.S. Army South, Colombian army conducting PANAMAX exercise with 17 partner nations in San Antonio
- U.S. Army South will host the Conference of American Armies Legal Conference with military attorneys from 15 countries
- U.S., Guatemala armies successfully complete Beyond the Horizon exercise
- U.S., Honduran armies successfully complete Beyond the Horizon exercise
- U.S. Army South CG to present Bronze Star, Purple Heart to Soldiers
- U.S. Army South names new Deputy Commanding General
- U.S. Army South to conduct Staff Talks with Brazilian army
- Beyond the Horizon - Guatemala 2012
- Army South kicks off Beyond the Horizon - Honduras 2012
U.S. Army News
- National Guard's State Partnership Program helps build relationships with African nations
- More than eye candy, Watervliet's painters add value
- Army upgrades blue force tracking in Afghanistan to prepare for new network
- Winning not the only goal at Small Arms Championships
- Old Guard Soldier's quick reaction saves Caisson horses
- Women's Boxing 'storms' into West Point
- AMC commander tours Sierra Army Depot for first time
- State Partnership Program helping build relationships in Africa
- Navigating new waters: Army samples ocean floor for underwater munitions project
- Missouri Guard engineers to conduct annual training in Guantanamo Bay
SOUTHCOM News & Events
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- Cause-and-manner-of-detainee-deaths-at-Guantanamo-Bay
- SOUTHCOM-commander-visits-Caribbean-nations
- AFSOUTH-hosts-conference-aimed-at-building-long-lasting-relationships-with-partner-nations
- SOUTHCOM-commander-meets-president,-defense-leaders-in-Trinidad--Tobago
- US-Navy-Special-Forces-help-Honduras-form-elite-counter-trafficking-force
- MEDIA-RELEASE-U-S--supports-Brazilian-response-to-fire-victims
- 50-test
- Southcom-Commander-Cooperation-Vital-in-Confronting-Threats
- Kelly-meets-with-Peruvian-leaders-in-Lima
News Archive
- Army South’s 2012 brought new leaders into top positions, conducted robust exercises, engagements
- Conference of American Armies closes commanders’ meeting, plans to gather again in Mexico City next year
- Army South's SJA briefs army chiefs at CAA, discusses legal database for peacekeeping, disaster relief operations
- Conference of American Armies opens commanders' meeting in Mexico, discuss regional issues
- Army South commander visits El Salvador, meets with leaders, exercises with cadets
- Missouri Army National Guard's 35th Engineer Brigade commander visits Army South
- Army South commanding general shares lessons learned with Chilean War College
- Secretary of Defense praises outgoing, incoming SOUTHCOM Commanders
- U.S. Army South closes annual staff talks with Chilean army
- Army South deputy commander honors Veterans at UT Brownsville