Two Peruvian officers joined the largest disaster response preparedness exercise in the Indo-Pacific. Two elements of the Peruvian Armed Forces made their capabilities available to the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet for multinational exercise Pacific Partnership 2019. The annual humanitarian crisis response exercise was conducted between March 1 and June 1 [ … ]
International Relations
Brazil Enters Partnership with New York National Guard
The agreement aims to promote knowledge and experience exchange between both institutions, with training and exercises in areas specific to national defense. On March 14, 2019, the New York National Guard and Brazilian Armed Forces signed a joint declaration formalizing the State Partnership Program (SPP) between both institutions. The program [ … ]
Security Conference Improves Regional Cooperation
Central American countries define strategies to counter transnational crime. "Together we can do much more for the security of our nations," said U.S. Navy Admiral Craig S. Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), in his opening remarks at the Central American Security Conference (CENTSEC) 2019, held in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, [ … ]
US Midshipmen Visit Chile’s Naval Academy
Activities included experience exchanges, tours of the facility, and reunions among friends. A delegation of the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) visited the Chilean Navy’s Arturo Prat Naval Academy in mid-March, as part of the Midshipmen and Cadets Exchange Program between both institutions. The U.S. delegation comprised eight midshipmen and three [ … ]
Air Forces of the Americas: Ready for Disaster Response
Member nations of the System of Cooperation among the American Air Forces carried out humanitarian assistance exercise Cooperation VI. From April 3-12, the Argentine Air Force’s (FAA, in Spanish) 4th Air Brigade, located in Mendoza province, hosted the humanitarian assistance exercise Cooperation VI (Cooperación VI). Thirteen member nations of the [ … ]
U.S. Army Recognizes Partner Nation Leaders
Military leaders from Argentina and Jamaica were recognized for their military service. The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) inducted military leaders from Argentina and Jamaica to the International Hall of Fame (IHOF) at the Lewis and Clark Center, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, April 4, 2019. Argentine Army [ … ]
Brazilian Air Force Academy Welcomes US instructor
U.S. Air Force Captain Daniel Patrick Spencer will lead English and International Relations courses at the Brazilian Academy. The Brazilian Air Force Academy (AFA, in Portuguese) started the 2019 academic year with a new staff member: U.S. Air Force Captain Daniel Patrick Spencer. The officer will teach English and International [ … ]
Brazilian Army Officers Fulfill Unprecedented Mission in the Central African Republic
The officers are part of a group of 180 service members from 12 countries who contribute to peace in the African nation. Major Felipe Biasi Filho, Captain Pedro Henrique de Araujo Bezerra Mendes, and Captain Albemar Rodrigues Lima, all from the Brazilian Army (EB, in Portuguese), are part of an [ … ]
Ministerial for the U.S.-Caribbean Resilience Partnership
The U.S. Department of State launched a resiliency partnership to face disaster management with Caribbean partners. On April 12, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan led an interagency team of U.S. senior officials and experts to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) headquarters in Miami, Florida, where he hosted ministers [ … ]
Ecuador and U.S. Military Work Together Again
The two countries’ air forces renewed information exchange on operations, logistics, and maintenance of Hercules C-130 and L-100-30 aircraft.The 11th Transport Wing of the Ecuadorean Air Force (FAE, in Spanish) welcomed a delegation of the U.S. Air Force and the Kentucky National Guard at Cotopaxi Air Base in Latacunga, January [ … ]
Peru Takes Part in 2019 Asia-Pacific Submarine Conference
The Peruvian Navy exchanged knowledge on maneuvers and technological advances to recover sunken submarines. Peruvian Navy Submarine Force officers took part in the 18th annual Asia-Pacific Submarine Conference at the invitation of the Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The event was held February 12-15 in San Diego, California. The Peruvian [ … ]
Brazil and U.S. Sign Agreement for Rocket Launch Center Use
The Alcântara Base’s proximity to the equator promotes fuel savings, one of the main advantages for airspace companies. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro conducted his first official visit to the United States, following an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump, March 17-19, 2019. In one of the highlights of the meeting, [ … ]