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Colombia's Minister of Defense, Carlos Holmes Trujillo, arrives at U.S. Southern Command.

Feb. 4, 2020

Colombian Minister of Defense Visits SOUTHCOM

Colombia's Minister of Defense, Carlos Holmes Trujillo, visited U.S. Southern Command Feb. 4 to meet with SOUTHCOM commander, U.S. Navy Adm. Craig Faller, and command leadership to discuss security cooperation.

July 25, 2019

New Leader Assumes Command of JTF-Bravo

Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras — U.S. Army Colonel Steven Barry, an Ohio State University graduate and former West Point instructor in Military History, assumed command of Joint Task Force-Bravo July 24, 2019 during a Change of Command ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.

U.S. Army Spc. Marina Houff, Joint Task Force – Bravo Medical Element preventive medicine technician, takes water sample from a reservoir tank during a Leishmaniasis investigation, July 10, 2019, at La Libertad, Honduras. Members of JTF-B were asked by the Honduran Ministry of Health to conduct an investigation into the cause of Leishmaniasis and provide any recommendations that may stop infection. Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that is caused by infection with leishmania parasites, which are spread through the bite of sand flies.

July 15, 2019

U.S., Honduran health services battle disease in Honduran mountain community

COMAYAGUA, Honduras — Joint Task Force Bravo in concurrence with the Honduran Ministry of Health conducted a medical investigation into a possible disease outbreak, July 9 and 10, at La Libertad in the district of Comayagua, Honduras.

A seated Navy admiral gestures while speaking to a Marine officer.

Nov. 21, 2018

Central, South American Nations Demonstrate Power of Democracy

WASHINGTON — Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern Command, said that the power of democracy is increasingly on display in Central and South America.

Old Salt emeritus Navy Adm. Kurt Tidd, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, left, and new Old Salt Navy Adm. Philip Davidson, the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, stand with Navy Lt. Taylor Randall, who earned her surface warfare pin aboard the cruiser USS Vella Gulf in 2016.

Oct. 23, 2018

Indo-Pacific Command Chief Receives Old Salt Award

WASHINGTON — The Navy continues a tradition as Adm. Kurt Tidd, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, turned over the Old Salt award to Adm. Philip Davidson – the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Navy Vice Adm. Craig S. Faller testifies at his nomination hearing.

Sept. 25, 2018

Southcom Nominee Stresses Commitment in Confirmation Hearing

WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to serve as the next commander of U.S. Southern Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he would commit all of his energy to ensure Southcom is ready to do its part to pursue opportunity and manage challenges.

U.S. Marine and Guatemalen engineer lay blocks at a construction site.

Sept. 19, 2018

Southcom Lends Helping Hand Through Humanitarian Assistance Programs

WASHINGTON — By leveraging the combined capabilities of U.S. government agencies, partner-nation military and civilian counterparts, and international organizations, U.S. Southern Command's humanitarian assistance program enables local governments to strengthen regional security and stability.

Colombia's president is flanked at a conference table by nine men, including Defense Secretary James N. Mattis.

Aug. 20, 2018

Mattis Impressed With Colombian Progress, Concerned About Venezuela

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said he came away from Colombia impressed by the progress he witnessed during his recent trip to South America, praising the nation's military and police capabilities, but is concerned about the unrest in neighboring Venezuela.

Navy Adm. John M. Richardson, the chief of naval operations, middle, highlighted the Navy’s commitment to its allies and partners during his remarks at the 28th Inter-American Naval Conference in Cartagena, Colombia.

July 30, 2018

Navy Chief Seeks to Strengthen U.S. Alliances in Latin America

WASHINGTON — The United States must continue to work together with allies and partners to strengthen regional security and confront challenges, Navy Adm. John M. Richardson, the chief of naval operations, said at a naval conference in Colombia.

U.S. and Chilean air force medical personnel gather for a group photo during a health services administration subject matter expert exchange with the Chilean Air Force at the Hospital Clínico, Santiago, June 4-8. Key U.S. and Chilean air force military health specialists discussed ways to improve medical administration practices, marking the first time this type of exchange has taken place in Chile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danny Rangel)

June 18, 2018

U.S. and Chilean air force conduct health services administration subject matter expert exchange

SANTIAGO, Chile — U.S. medical personnel from across the Air Force held a health services administration subject matter expert exchange with the Chilean air force at Hospital Clínico, Santiago, June 4-8.