Feb. 12, 2018

Adm. Tidd visits Colombia, discusses security cooperation with leaders

Navy Adm, Kurt W. Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern Command, visited Colombia Feb 8 - 9 to discuss security cooperation with the nation's top leaders and get a firsthand look at Colombia's peace-building and security efforts.

Jan. 19, 2018

U.S. Hosts International Meeting On Maritime Security

Within the framework of the agreements on international cooperation and support to friendly nations, the second multinational meeting was held in Miami to boost the efforts of Colombia, Mexico and the United States aimed at strengthening international relations and maritime security in the region.

Nov. 20, 2017

South Carolina Guard, Colombian army hold artillery exchange

Colombian army leaders joined the South Carolina Army National Guard during a recent live-fire exercise with the 1-178th Field Artillery Battalion at the McCrady Training Center in Eastover, South Carolina, Nov. 18.

Aug. 4, 2017

Brazilian, Colombian air forces participate in Mobility Guardian

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — The Colombian air force and Brazilian air force conducted their first flights for the Mobility Guardian exercise Aug. 2.

July 19, 2017

U.S. Airmen inspire next generation at home, abroad

RIONEGRO, COLOMBIA — Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.; McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C.; Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.; Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.; and Travis Air Force Base, Calif. traveled to Rionegro, Colombia to participate in the F-AIR COLOMBIA 2017 air show July 13-16.

July 18, 2017

South Carolina National Guard supports Colombia during international air show

RIONEGRO, Colombia - The South Carolina Air National Guard wrapped up a full week in Rionegro supporting its state partner during the Colombian air force's Feria Aeronautica Internacional – Colombia, July 13-16.

March 28, 2017

Air advisors, Colombian military accomplish joint training effort

BOGOTA, Colombia — The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron alongside Airmen from five other squadrons spent three weeks Building Partner Capacity with the Colombian Air Force in air operation, aeromedical evacuation, propeller balance, zodiac rigging and medical intelligence courses.

Jan. 23, 2017

USNS Spearhead Set to Deploy, Continuing Promise 2017 Begins

Continuing Promise 2017 (CP-17) will begin early next week with the deployment of the Military Sealift Command-operated expeditionary fast transport vessel, USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1), to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

Dec. 19, 2016

Colombian army counter-narcotics brigade honors U.S. Special Forces

FLORENCIA, Colombia — FLORENCIA, Colombia – Every December 7 for the past sixteen years, Colombian soldiers from the National Army’s Special Anti-drug Brigade (BRCNA) have gathered in Larandia, Florencia for an end-of-year ceremony to celebrate the unit’s anniversary and recognize distinguished service. Unlike past award ceremonies, this year’s hot December day marked the first time U.S. Special Operations Command South assigned Green Berets marched their unit’s colors across the parade field.

Aug. 30, 2016

Visiting Colombian Airmen donate supplies for Louisiana flood victims

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. ( Aug. 27, 2016) — Colombian Airmen visiting Barksdale Air Force Base, La., donated supplies Aug. 27, 2016, to the local Salvation Army for delivery to relief centers in central Louisiana following weeks of torrential rain and flooding in the region.