The System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) responded quickly and robustly when Ecuador requested its help after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Andean nation on April 16th.
International Relations
Partner Nation Special Forces Compete for ‘Fuerzas Comando Peru 2016’ Cup
Peru is hosting the 14th edition of the multinational exercise Fuerzas Comando 2016. The friendly competition has been held annually under the auspices of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) since 2004. On the shores of the Pacific, at the Peruvian Marine Corps base in Ancon, Major General Moisés del Castillo, [ … ]
Ecuadorean Army: International Aid was ‘Immediate and Timely’
An Ecuadorean military officer describes how the country's Armed Forces and partner nations responded quickly to provide aid for earthquake victims. Solidarity is always important, and much more so in disasters such as in our brother country Ecuador. This is an example of how the world is capable of opting [ … ]
Chilean Armed Forces Encourage Indigenous Persons to Join Their Ranks
With the support of the National Corporation for Indigenous Development (CONADI), the Chilean Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense are encouraging indigenous persons to join the Military. With the support of the National Corporation for Indigenous Development (CONADI), the Chilean Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense are encouraging [ … ]
United States Installs Mobile Control Tower at Ecuador Airport Destroyed by Earthquake
The United States supports the ongoing efforts of the Ecuadorean government to expand the operational capabilities of Manta's international airport so that the supply of humanitarian assistance to the areas affected by the deadly earthquake can be maintained and increased. YOU SHOULD BRING TOGETHER DIVERSE TECHNICIANS, THOSE OF US WHO [ … ]
United States, Partner Nations Gather at SOUTHCOM to Discuss Information Operations
Representatives from 13 countries gathered at U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) headquarters in Doral, Florida from April 26th-28th for the fourth annual Information Operations Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE). Representatives from 13 countries gathered at U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) headquarters in Doral, Florida from April 26th-28th for the fourth annual Information [ … ]
U.S. Army War College Students View Security Efforts in Haiti
The U.S. Office of Security Cooperation (OSC)-Haiti hosted a study group from the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in April 2016. The U.S. Office of Security Cooperation (OSC)-Haiti hosted a study group from the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti from April 14-16, 2016. The [ … ]
Military Forces from around the World Assist Ecuador in Earthquake Recovery
An array of international military forces have been carrying out missions across Ecuador to help the country recovery from the 7.8 earthquake that struck on April 16th, leaving more than 650 dead and 16,000 wounded. Hours after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Ecuador on April 16th, leaving more than 650 [ … ]
USAF Secretary James Reaffirms Ties with Latin American Partners
U.S. Air Force (USAF) Secretary Deborah Lee James recently visited Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Colombia and the U.S. Soto Cano Air Force Base in Honduras during her tour of Latin America from March 29th-April 8th. During her tour to Latin America from March 28th to April 8th, Secretary of [ … ]
Brazilian and U.S. Marines Exchange Sniper Expertise and Techniques
At a training at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Marines from both countries honed their advanced marksmanship and sniper skills by exchanging experiences, knowledge and techniques with fellow snipers. “Target three, 350 meters, fire when ready,” called out the spotter. A metal click registered as the shooter switched [ … ]
Historic Visit by President Obama Marks New Era in U.S.-Cuban Relations
The three-day visit, the first by a sitting U.S. president in 88 years, charted a new course for U.S.-Cuban relations, in what Barack Obama said was a 'new day'. U.S. President Barack Obama left Cuba on March 22nd, after a three-day visit to the island nation that marked the beginning [ … ]
Honduras and Puerto Rico Exchange Expertise to Improve Emergency Response
A group of civilian and Military representatives from the Central American country visited the facilities of the Puerto Rico National Guard (PRNG) under the framework of the State Partnership Program. Honduras and Puerto Rico exchanged emergency management experiences when a group of Military representatives and civilians from the Central American [ … ]