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Archive: April, 2022

35th Cycle of the Conference of Americas Armies

April 29, 2022

Army South strengthens relationships, creates training opportunities for hemispheric security

BRASILIA, Brazil — The Brazilian Army hosted the 35th cycle of the Conference of American Armies, or CAA, with participants from 24 member, observer and special observer armies in attendance opening on the theme – "Army of the Future."

April 29, 2022

Army South CG presented Brazilian Order of Military Merit medal

BRASILIA, Brazil — Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen is presented with the Brazilian Order of Military Merit medal by the Minister General of the Brazilian Army Gen. Luis Carlos Gomes Mattos during the Brazilian Army Day, April 19, in Brasilia, Brazil, celebrating the Army's 374th birthday. The Order of Merit is the highest honorary distinction of the Brazilian Army.

he commander of U.S. Southern Command, Army Gen. Laura Richardson, and Argentine Armed Forces Joint Command Chief Lt. Gen. Juan Martín Paleo, arrive at the Argentine Ministry of Defense.

April 29, 2022

SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Argentina, Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile (April 29, 2022) -- The commander of U.S. Southern Command, Army Gen. Laura Richardson, visited Argentina and Chile April 25-29 and met with leaders from both nations to discuss security cooperation.

Programa Integral para Sub-Oficiales de Alta Jerarquía

April 29, 2022

U.S., Colombian senior NCOs conduct PISAJ 16 engagement

FORT BENNING, Georgia — Senior non-commissioned officers from U.S. Army South, Colombia, Brazil and Mexico gathered at Fort Benning, Ga. to strengthen partnerships during the 16th iteration of the “Programa Integral para Sub-Oficiales de Alta Jerarquía” or PISAJ taking place April 25 to May 6.

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.