Army South
Conference of American Armies marks new milestones
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – The Conference of American Armies’ biennial commanders’ conference, comprised of armies from the Caribbean, Central, North and South American countries, concluded in Lima, Peru on Oct. 28 and culminated with new milestones for the organization. ... Full story
November 2011 CG Holiday Safety Message
Commanding General's 2011 November Holiday Safety Message This November, America will once again celebrate two Holidays. Veterans Day is 11 November 2011 and was established to ... Full story
U.S. Army South, Chile wrap up army-to-army Staff Talks
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Nov. 3, 2011) — Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas, U.S. Army South commander, and Maj. Gen. Alejandro Arancibia Ramirez, director of international relations and head of the Chilean delegation, signed a formal agreement that marked the end of the annual army-to-army bilateral Staff Talks between their countries’ armies during a ceremony Nov. 2 at Army South headquarters here. ... Full story
U.S. Army Staff Talks with Chilean army
U.S. Army Staff Talks with Chilean army at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. ... Full story
U.S. Army South conducts army-to-army Staff Talks with Chile
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (October 31, 2011) – U.S. Army South, as the Army’s Executive Agent, will conduct bilateral Staff Talks with the Chilean army Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 to strengthen professional partnerships and increase interaction between armies. ... Full story
Conference of American Armies kicks-off in Peru
LIMA, Peru (October 26, 2011) – The Conference of American Armies, comprised of armies from Caribbean, Central, North and South American countries, kicked off Monday in Lima, Peru. “This conference offers an opportunity for commanders to get to know each other and to exchange experiences,” said Gen. Victor Manual Ripalda Ganoza, the Army Commander of the Peruvian army and President of the Permanent Executive Secretariat of the Conference of American Armies. ... Full story
512th Engineer Battalion showcases capabilities during symposium
SAN ANTONIO (October 24, 2011) - A U.S. Army South subordinate unit was one of nearly 250 organizations to showcase its products and capabilities at the Geospatial Intelligence 2011 Symposium held here at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Oct. 17 – 19. ... Full story
ARSOUTH competes in 27th Army Ten-Miler
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 9, 2011) – More than 40 U.S. Army South Soldiers joined approximately 30,000 other runners from around the world here Oct. 9 to compete in the U.S. Army's premiere running event, the 27th Annual Army Ten-Miler. ... Full story
10 years of memories; ARSOUTH officer recalls tragic day for first time since attack
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (October 7, 2011) - Although it has been 10 years, I can still remember that day like it was yesterday. I can still remember exactly what I did that morning and all the people I greeted in the hallways and offices. I was oblivious to what was about to happen and it never crossed my mind that it would be the last time I would speak to many of them. ... Full story
Colombia War College students visit Army South
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – (September 8, 2011) U.S. Army South hosted students from the Colombia War College here on Aug. 31 in an effort to maintain strong regional partnerships with an important partner nation army. ... Full story