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The Brazilian armed forces believes the U.S. Army South-led Peacekeeping Operations – Americas 2011 exercise has helped its country in its preparations to host two of the world’s largest sporting events. The Brazilian armed forces believes the U.S. Army South-led Peacekeeping Operations – Americas 2011 exercise has helped its country in its preparations to host two of the world’s largest…
Starting on 23 May, the Brazilian Army, Air Force, and Navy will conduct an enormous joint exercise in the Amazon region, mobilizing around 4,500 men for operations simulating war in the jungle, the Defense Ministry announced. Starting on 23 May, the Brazilian Army, Air Force, and Navy will conduct an enormous joint exercise in the Amazon region, mobilizing around 4,500…
The National School of Peacekeeping Operations in Uruguay trains its soldiers to deal with conflict and create security
A Marine Corps Training and Advisory Group (MCTAG) participated in a joint combat training subject matter expert exchange (SMEE) with members of the Nicaraguan military in support of Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2011 at the Corinto Naval Base in Corinto, Nicaragua, 24 March.
On 5 March, crewmembers of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Diligence participated in a subject-matter exchange with Coast Guardsmen from the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force, Trinidad and Tobago and the Dominican Republic.
U.S. Marines and 22 partner nation coast guard, law enforcement and ground forces will arrive in Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday, to participate in exercise Tradewinds 2011.
A system is in the works that will strengthen the ability of military services to contribute to civilian-led disaster response in the Western Hemisphere, a Defense Department official said on 24 January.
The Uruguayan Air Force and the 902d Squadron of the U.S. Air Force will carry out a joint peacetime search-and-rescue training exercise, which will take place at the “La Carolina” air proving ground, on the banks of the Negro River, on the coasts of the department of Durazno.
With the arrival of six units from Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, and South Africa, the maritime phase of the Atlasur VIII international combined exercise has concluded...
Panamanian and United States officials announced on August 27 that the recent PANAMAX military exercises – which took place from August 19-26 – have boosted the security of the Panama Canal against potential threats...
The base was again the scene of a massive relief effort in Latin America this week as Airmen worked with sister services, non-governmental organizations, 17 partner nations and local governments to speed aid to a hurricane-ravaged island.
Colombian authorities announced on August 24, it sent 15 more peacekeepers to join the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (Minustah)...
