United States Army South - Defense and Fraternity: Triple-Company Change of Responsibility for U.S. Army South First Sergeants ================================================================================ Maj Jamelle Garner on 25/10/2016 15:06:00 The Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion for U.S. Army South held a triple-company, change of responsibility ceremony for its first sergeants in an outdoor event near its headquarters, October 20th. Army South team assists families displaced by Hurricane Matthew ================================================================================ Eric R Lucero on 25/10/2016 14:57:00 On Oct. 4, Hurricane Matthew, a Category 4 hurricane, made landfall on the island of Cuba. For safety reasons, more than 700 U.S. personnel were evacuated from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., nearly 1,100 miles away. U.S. Army South Strong September 2016 ================================================================================ on 25/10/2016 09:52:00 The U.S. Army South Commanding General's News Letter for September 2016 U.S. Army South Strong August 2016 ================================================================================ on 25/10/2016 09:48:00 The U.S. Army South Commanding General's News Letter for August 2016 U.S. Army South Strong October 2016 ================================================================================ on 25/10/2016 09:41:00 The U.S. Army South Commanding General's News Letter for October 2016 New Challenges of the 21st Century ================================================================================ Sgt. 1st Class Matt Graham on 29/09/2016 12:15:00 BOGOTA – The world is more connected now than it has ever been, with this new level of connection also comes a new set of challenges. How do you determine those challenges and once identified, how do you plan for them? The Conference of the American Armies met Sept. 19-23 in Bogota, Colombia to deal with that exact question. Ambassador to Costa Rica ================================================================================ 2nd Lt. Maria Del Rio, State Partnership Program Coordinator, New Mexico National Guard on 27/09/2016 15:41:00 The Adjutant General of New Mexico, Brig. Gen. Andrew E Salas, made an official visit this month to Costa Rica September 12 - 15, 2016 to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of State Partnership Program between the Republic of Costa Rica and the state of New Mexico. U.S. Army South to host Hispanic Heritage Month Observation ================================================================================ on 27/09/2016 08:04:00 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Army South is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month observation at the historic JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Theater Friday, Sept. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Honorable Alberto Gonzales, former U.S. Attorney General, is the keynote speaker. There will also be live entertainment and cultural food sampling. The event is free and open to all DoD ID card holders. Media Advisory: Media are invited to cover the event Friday and should contact Army South Public Affairs by noon Thursday, Sept. 15 at 210-295-6739. There will be an opportunity to interview the Honorable Alberto Gonzales immediately following the event. We will meet at the Visitors Center next to the Harry Wurzbach gate at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16. (Turn left at traffic light in front of Wurzbach gate). Adjutant General of Puerto Rico visits Republic of Honduras ================================================================================ Lt. Col. Ruth E. Diaz, Plans & Policy and Strategic Communications Director for the Puerto Rico National Guard on 15/09/2016 10:46:00 The Adjutant General of Puerto Rico, Maj. Gen. Marta Carcana, made an official visit this month to the Republic of Honduras Aug. 29 through Sept. 2. U.S. Army South closes out Terrorism Awareness Month with Active Shooter exercise ================================================================================ Eric R Lucero on 01/09/2016 15:26:00 FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- As many Soldiers and civilians were pre-occupied closing out their last tasks before a four-day weekend, shots rang out in the hallway. At first distant, then closer and closer. In a matter of seconds, thoughts of weekend barbecues and trips to the beach were dashed and a new thought pulsated with each gunshot heard … How can I survive?