Dec. 6, 2021

Indo-Pacom, Southcom Leaders Discuss Allied Security at National Forum

Advancing U.S. security through partnerships and alliances with other nations was the topic discussed by two combatant command leaders at the Reagan National Defense Forum .

Dec. 6, 2021

Collaboration Keeps Eyes on Southern Skies

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Chile joins JTF-SD SACT and JCO experiments advancing space situational awareness partnering.

Dec. 6, 2021

SD National Guard, Suriname leaders reinforce partnership

Senior leaders from the South Dakota National Guard visited the Republic of Suriname, South Dakota’s State Partnership Program nation, Nov. 22-26 to reinforce the partnership between the SDNG and Suriname military while supporting Suriname’s 46th year of independence at their National Day celebration.

Dec. 1, 2021

Army South engineer capabilities on display for Brazilian Army delegation

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — As part of army-to-army staff talks agreements with the Brazilian Army, the Army South Engineer Directorate facilitated a key leader engagement at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, on Nov. 18, promoting technical interoperability between the two armies.

Nov. 30, 2021

JTF-Bravo SFAB trains on rappelling operations

1-228th and SFAB partnered to conduct the rappelling training and qualify SFAB members for rappelling operations.

Nov. 24, 2021

SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Brazil

U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command, visited Brazil Nov. 22-24 where she met with military leaders to discuss regional security and the growing defense partnership between the Western Hemisphere’s two largest democracies.

Nov. 24, 2021

SOUTHCOM and SOCSOUTH team up for Norwegian-style ruck march in South Florida

More than 100 military and civilian members from U.S. Southern Command and Special Operations Command South participated in the famed “Norwegian Foot March,” a grueling physical test that includes carrying a 25-pound ruck sack over an 18.6 mile (30 km) distance. 

Nov. 24, 2021

US Navy and Marine Officers Participate in Brazilian Exercise DRAGÃO

MIAMI — MIAMI – Marines and Sailors from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet conducted multiple engagements with the Brazilian Navy and Marines in support of the Brazilian Joint Exercise DRAGÃO Oct. 29 to Nov. 5.

Nov. 19, 2021

SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Colombia

U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command, wrapped up a three-day visit to Colombia where she met with military leaders to discuss security cooperation. The visit was Richardson’s first official trip to the region since assuming command Oct. 29.

Nov. 17, 2021

Army South CG visits Panama to strengthen relationships

PANAMA CITY, Panama — A U.S. Army South delegation traveled to Panama City, Panama, to conduct a key leader engagement with the commander of the National Border Service, or SENAFRONT Panama, and meet with United States Embassy representatives Nov. 8, 2021.