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        <h1 class="title">U.S. Army South completes Brazilian army-to-army staff talks</h1>
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    <div><b>By Maj. Fred Harrell</b> <span class="date">/ Published June 24, 2016</span></div>
    <span class="dateline-text">Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, </span>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn, U.S. Army South commander, recently
welcomed Lt. Gen. Joarez Alves Pereira Jr., </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">Brazilian army deputy chief of staff, to San Antonio for the
32nd annual staff talks between the two nations’ armies.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">Last year, the staff talks were held in Brazil, and both
armies have been conducting the 70 agreed-to events, training, exercises and
exchanges together as a result of the agreements made in 2015.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">“The staff talks are a great teambuilding event that strengthens
our relationships and trust,” Chinn said during his opening remarks. “More
importantly, they help us each learn more about how we can work together to
address emerging challenges in the region, hemisphere and globally.” </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">Army South has represented the U.S. Army in the annual
bilateral staff talks with Brazil since 2005. As the Army service component
command for U.S. Southern Command, Army South conducts staff talks on behalf of
the Chief of Staff of the Army. These meetings help strengthen professional
partnerships and increase interaction between the armies. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">“The engagements will certainly play a major role in
strengthening mutual trust and enhancing cooperation and interoperability
between our armies,” Pereira said. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">During the meeting, the two delegations drafted a list of 57
agreed-to actions covering a wide range of professional exchanges designed to
improve the working relationship between the two armies.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">“We look forward to working together against the emerging
threats and providing for the stability, security and prosperity for the
Americas,” Chinn said during his closing remarks.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">The staff talks ended with the signing of a bilateral
engagement plan for the upcoming year. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">Army South also conducts staff talks with the armies of
Chile, Colombia, Peru and El Salvador on behalf of the Chief of Staff of the
Army.</span></p>
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