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April 29, 2022

U.S. 4th Fleet and USNS Burlington Conduct Fleet Experimentation in Key West

ATLANTIC OCEAN — ATLANTIC OCEAN - The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport vessel USNS Burlington (T-EPF-10) completed U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet 2022 Fleet Experimentation events in Key West, Fla. April 22-27, 2022.

Texas Air National Guard Col. Dave DeMarque, 136th Operations Group commander, addresses Chilean General de Brigada Aerea Andres Levia Divasto, left, Col. Fernando Mondace, middle, Col. Arnaldo Passcalacqua Perez, right, and Chilean Air Force C-130 crew members as they are recognized for their training success during a ceremony April 7, 2022, in Santiago, Chile. The Texas Air National Guard, state partner of Chile, attended the FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y Espacio) air show.

April 18, 2022

Texas Guard Airmen strengthen SPP partnership with Chile

The Texas Air National Guard joined more than a hundred Airmen to participate in the FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y Espacio) international air and space show April 5-10.

Senior Master Sgt. Julia Valenzuela, 11th Space Warning Squadron, discusses the U.S. Space Force mission with members of the Chilean Air Force on April 5, 2022. U.S. Space Force Guardians hosted a U.S. Space information booth at the FIDAE (Feria International del Aire y del Espacio) Air Show, in which they met with industry partners, distinguished visitors and dignitaries from around the world during the weeklong event. (U.S. Space Force photo by 1st Lt. Rachel Brinegar)

April 15, 2022

Guardians Participate in FIDAE International Air Show

SANTIAGO, Chile — Space Operations Command Guardians, along with U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command soldiers, cadets and cadre from the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Airmen from across the United States traveled to South America to take part in the FIDAE (Feria International Del Aire y Del Espacio) Air Show, April 5 – 10, in Santiago, Chile.

Tech Sgt. Oscar Morales, 7th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, provides field training to Ecuadorian Army soldiers to use new demining equipment Feb. 23, 2022, in Sangolquí, Ecuador. The equipment, from U.S. Southern Command, will be used to help clear the last remaining part of the country's southern border so it can be returned to the local population for farming and other activities.

April 12, 2022

Kentucky, New Jersey Guard aid Ecuador demining operation

Ecuadorian civil engineers recently welcomed a team of Air National Guard, active-duty Air Force and civilian personnel from U.S. Southern Command to observe, train and equip a battalion of demining soldiers.

Physical therapy care to local community

April 11, 2022

JTF-Bravo Medical Element Provides Care in Honduras

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, HONDURAS — Joint Task Force Bravo Medical Element personnel treated patients at a rehabilitation center in Comayagua, Honduras, April 6, 2022. A team made up of physical therapy providers, doctors of medicine, a neuropsychologist and interpreters from Soto Cano Air Base often visit the Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de Comayagua, also known as the C.R.I.C., three times a month to provide services to the local community.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua “Cabo” Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, taxies the aircraft after rehearsal for the 2022 FIDAE Air & Trade Show, April 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile.

April 11, 2022

U.S. Air Force, Space Force Take Part in FIDAE 2022 Trade and Air Show in Chile

After a full week of performances, static aircraft displays, and all of the logistics and support to make an event like Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) happen, U.S. Airmen are headed home after making lasting memories and partnerships in Santiago, Chile, from April 5-10, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joshua “Cabo” Gunderson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team commander and pilot, preforms the weapons bay door pass during rehearsal for the 2022 FIDAE Air & Trade Show, April 3, 2022 in Santiago, Chile.

April 8, 2022

U.S. Airmen arrive at Chilean Trade and Air Show, FIDAE

Over 130 Airmen and Guardians have touched down in Santiago, Chile to participate in the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE), Latin America’s largest aerospace, defense and security exhibition, April 5-10, 2022.

Group photo of senior leaders from 21 nations taking part in the 2022 Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC 22) in Barbados.

April 7, 2022

Caribbean Security: Leaders from 21 Nations Meet to Discuss Challenges, Cooperation

Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, joined defense leaders from 21 nations to discuss security challenges and regional cooperation during the 2022 Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC 22).

Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, meets with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley to discuss security cooperation.

April 7, 2022

SOUTHCOM Commander Meets With President Mottley, Defense Leaders in Barbados

During her visit to Barbados April 4-7 to attend the 2022 Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC 22), the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Army Gen. Laura Richardson, met with Prime Minister Mia Mottley and defense leaders to discuss security cooperation.

April 7, 2022

U.S. Army South seeks to increase integration with partner nations

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — U.S. Army South held the Joint Synchronization Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 28-April 1 to synchronize and expand engagements to maintain or increase the U.S. presence in the Western Hemisphere.