US Supports Ecuadorian Army in Demining Efforts
The U.S. government donated $1.3 million to the Ecuadorian Army’s 68th Cotopaxi Engineer Battalion for demining efforts on the land border with Peru, March 3, 2022. The donation will finance two projects, including demining and medical training for demining personnel. Both projects include the necessary equipment to conduct the activities, [ … ]
Russia Seeks Space Help from China
Russian space agency Roscosmos is considering China as a supplier of space industry components, in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. However, recent U.S. and European Union imposed sanctions could affect Russia’s space plan, the U.S. magazine SpaceNews reported March 1. On February 26, Roscosmos chief Dimitry Rogozin told [ … ]
USSPACECOM Commander Driving Toward Full Operational Capacity
U.S. Army General James Dickinson, commander of U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) is committed to several lines of effort as the command drives toward full operational capability, including strengthening relationships, attracting new partners, and building and maintaining a competitive advantage. Gen. Dickinson spoke with Diálogo about his partnership with nations within [ … ]
How the U.S. Helps Partners Tackle Illegal Fishing
The United States is helping partner nations combat illegal fishing to preserve food supplies, improve local economies and protect ecosystems. The U.S. Coast Guard recently assisted the Pacific island nations of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau in enforcing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The [ … ]
U.S. Airlifts Haitians To Safety After Earthquake
U.S. emergency workers are rushing to assist Haiti after a massive earthquake, searching for survivors, airlifting them to hospitals and delivering urgent humanitarian assistance. President Biden authorized an immediate response after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on August 14. The earthquake killed at least 2,200 people and injured more [ … ]
During one month, the United States and Colombian air forces trained together in the Relámpago VI exercise in Rionegro, Colombia.
SOUTHCOM Commander Nominee: US Must Remain ‘Partner of Choice’ in Western Hemisphere
Army Lieutenant General Laura J. Richardson testified in her nomination hearing on August 3 for promotion to general and assuming command of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) before the Senate Armed Forces Committee. Currently serving as the commander of U.S. Army North at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Lt. Gen. Richardson would [ … ]