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	SOUTHCOM Announces Upcoming Airborne Exercise with Colombia, U.S. Army South, and 82nd Airborne Division
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        <h1 class="title">SOUTHCOM Announces Upcoming Airborne Exercise with Colombia, U.S. Army South, and 82nd Airborne Division</h1>
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            <div class="image-caption">FILE PHOTO: Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division conduct a foreign jump with German and Chilean jump masters on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2019. Approximately 75 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C, and 40 personnel from U.S. Army South will arrive in Colombia, 23 Jan., to participate in an Airborne Assault exercise through 29 Jan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gin-Sophie De Bellotte)</div>
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    <div> <span class="date">/ Published Jan. 20, 2020</span></div>
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    <p>MIAMI – Approximately 75 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C, and 40 personnel from U.S. Army South will arrive in Colombia, 23 Jan., to participate in an Airborne Assault exercise through 29 Jan.  </p>

<p>During the Airborne exercise, U.S. and Colombian paratroopers will conduct an airborne training insertion from U.S. and Colombian C-130 Hercules aircraft, followed by tactical exercises designed to simulate the securing of an airfield.  </p>

<p>Expert U.S. and Colombian personnel will practice working together to build interoperability and share strategic and tactical expertise.</p>

<p>“We are honored to train with Colombia - a close friend of the U.S. and Global Partner to NATO,” said U.S. Navy Adm. Craig Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command.  “This Airborne Exercise demonstrates the interoperability, lethality and professionalism of our militaries.” </p>

<p>U.S. Southern Command routinely conducts partner and multinational exercises throughout Latin America and the Caribbean to strengthen partnerships, build readiness, and increase interoperability.  This Airborne exercise illustrates our enduring commitment to our shared neighborhood, the Western Hemisphere.</p>
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