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Aug. 8, 2023

 U.S. Air Force gunship trains in Chile alongside Bullfighter, Chilean, US JTACs 

                    CERRO MORENO AIR BASE, Chile —                                                1st Special Operations Wing participates in Exercise Southern Star 23, an annual special operations forces exercise led by Chile, from July 24 to Aug. 10, 2023. The training event, organized by Special Operations Command South, aims to strengthen relationships between partner forces, enhance integration, and enable asymmetric capabilities.            

April 21, 2023

 Gen. Richardson Visits Argentina, Chile 

                                The commander of U.S. Southern Command, Army Gen. Laura Richardson, visited Argentina and Chile April 16-21 and met with leaders from both nations to discuss security cooperation.             

Aug. 15, 2022

 Chilean Companies Win Big in U.S. Army International Competition  

                                Wrapping up its second international search for novel science and technology innovations, the U.S. Army xTech Program awarded two first-place honors to small businesses from Chile. With the award, it shows that Latin American innovators are creating a platform for future collaboration with the Army.             

April 29, 2022

 SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Argentina, Chile 

                                SANTIAGO, Chile (April 29, 2022) -- The commander of U.S. Southern Command, Army Gen. Laura Richardson, visited Argentina and Chile April 25-29 and met with leaders from both nations to discuss security cooperation.            

April 18, 2022

 Texas Guard Airmen strengthen SPP partnership with Chile 

                                The Texas Air National Guard joined more than a hundred Airmen to participate in the FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y Espacio) international air and space show April 5-10.            

April 15, 2022

 Guardians Participate in FIDAE International Air Show 

                    SANTIAGO, Chile —                                                Space Operations Command Guardians, along with U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command soldiers, cadets and cadre from the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Airmen from across the United States traveled to South America to take part in the FIDAE (Feria International Del Aire y Del Espacio) Air Show, April 5 – 10, in Santiago, Chile.             

April 11, 2022

 U.S. Air Force, Space Force Take Part in FIDAE 2022 Trade and Air Show in Chile 

                                After a full week of performances, static aircraft displays, and all of the logistics and support to make an event like Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) happen, U.S. Airmen are headed home after making lasting memories and partnerships in Santiago, Chile, from April 5-10, 2022.            

April 8, 2022

 U.S. Airmen arrive at Chilean Trade and Air Show, FIDAE 

                                Over 130 Airmen and Guardians have touched down in Santiago, Chile to participate in the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE), Latin America’s largest aerospace, defense and security exhibition, April 5-10, 2022.            

April 7, 2022

 USAFA Falcon Telescope on Display at FIDAE Trade and Air Show in Chile 

                                The U.S. Space Force, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), have brought a .5 meter telescope known as the Falcon Telescope to display at the Space Force booth during Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE), Latin America’s largest aerospace, defense and security exhibition, April 5-10, 2022.            

Sept. 26, 2021

 U.S. 4th Fleet, Peru, Complete Multi-national Silent Forces Exercise 

                    CALLAO, Peru —                                                CALLAO, Peru – Silent Forces Exercise (SIFOREX) 2021 concluded with a closing ceremony taking place in Callao, Peru, Sept. 24.             

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