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# Beyond the Horizon | New Horizons 2018

## From March - August 2018, U.S. military personnel deployed to El Salvador and Panama to conduct humanitarian civic assistance exercises. As part of the Beyond the Horizon & New Horizons exercise programs, troops specializing in engineering, construction and health care provided services to select communities while conducting valuable deployment training and building important relationships with partner nations.

## Recent Photos

190625-F-UN009-1109 - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Don Newberry and Staff Sgt. Luis Rivera, civil affairs specialists assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group, teach a Guyanese police officer how to properly pack a wound during tactical combat casualty care training at the Mackenzie Police Station Headquarters in Linden, Guyana, June 25, 2019. The New Horizons exercise 2019 provides U.S. military members an opportunity to train for an overseas deployment and the logistical requirements it entails. The exercise promotes bilateral cooperation by providing opportunities for U.S. and partner nation military engineers, medical personnel and support staff to work and train side by side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

190624-F-UN009-1010 - U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers measure trusses at the Amelia’s Ward construction site to ensure they align correctly during New Horizons exercise 2019 in Linden, Guyana, June 24, 2019. The New Horizons exercise 2019 provides U.S. military members an opportunity to train for an overseas deployment and the logistical requirements it entails. The exercise promotes bilateral cooperation by providing opportunities for U.S. and partner nation military engineers, medical personnel and support staff to work and train side by side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

190624-F-UN009-1097 - U.S. service members move scaffolding at the Amelia’s Ward construction site during New Horizons exercise 2019 in Linden, Guyana, June 24, 2019. The New Horizons exercise 2019 provides U.S. military members an opportunity to train for an overseas deployment and the logistical requirements it entails. The exercise promotes bilateral cooperation by providing opportunities for U.S. and partner nation military engineers, medical personnel and support staff to work and train side by side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

190624-F-UN009-1002 - U.S. service members at Amelia’s Ward construction site continue building the roof for the community center during New Horizons exercise 2019 in Linden, Guyana, June 24, 2019. The New Horizons exercise 2019 provides U.S. military members an opportunity to train for an overseas deployment and the logistical requirements it entails. The exercise promotes bilateral cooperation by providing opportunities for U.S. and partner nation military engineers, medical personnel and support staff to work and train side by side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Derek Seifert)

190708-F-FQ920-1004 - U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joni Scott-Weideman, an optometrist assigned to the 413th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, tests lenses on a Guyanese patient during New Horizons’ medical readiness training exercise at the Egbert Benjamin Conference Centre in Linden, Guyana, July 8, 2019. The New Horizons exercise 2019 provides U.S. military members an opportunity to train for an overseas deployment and the logistical requirements it entails. The exercise promotes bilateral cooperation by providing opportunities for U.S. and partner nation military engineers, medical personnel and support staff to work and train side by side. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Mayrem Morales)

190620-A-PW424-012 - CHIANTLA, Guatemala - U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Michael Oberkramer helps Capt. James Tucker of the Missouri Medical Detachment based in Jefferson City, Mo., drain a man's knee during a medical readiness training exercise during exercise Beyond the Horizon. Beyond the Horizon is a joint annual training exercise that combines medical, dental, veterinary and engineering missions to improve the operational readiness of U.S. Forces and reinforce regional stability and interoperability with allied forces, resulting in tangible benefits to the people of Guatemala. (U.S. Army photo by. Maj. Olha Vandergriff)

190618-A-IB772-202 - CHIANTLA, Guatemala - A grandmother looks on with Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints translator Eduardo Baldonado as U.S. Army National Guard Capt. James Tucker of the Lubbock, Texas-based 413th Civil Affairs Battalion, checks her grandson during a medical readiness training exercise during exercise Beyond the Horizon. Beyond the Horizon is a joint annual training exercise that combines medical, dental, veterinary and engineering missions to improve the operational readiness of U.S. Forces and reinforce regional stability and interoperability with allied forces, resulting in tangible benefits to the people of Guatemala. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Anshu Pandeya)

190618-A-IB772-200 - CHIANTLA, Guatemala - Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints translator Eduardo Baldonado looks on as U.S. Army National Guard Capt. James Tucker of the Lubbock, Texas-based 413th Civil Affairs Battalion, checks a boy's teeth during a medical readiness training exercise during exercise Beyond the Horizon. Beyond the Horizon is a joint annual training exercise that combines medical, dental, veterinary and engineering missions to improve the operational readiness of U.S. Forces and reinforce regional stability and interoperability with allied forces, resulting in tangible benefits to the people of Guatemala. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Anshu Pandeya)

190509-A-RC328-203 - Spc. John Duggan, a carpentry and masonry specialist with 424th Engineer Company in Rutland, Vt., sprays the ground prior to compaction at the Aldea Eucalypto school construction site in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, during Beyond the Horizon, May 9, 2019. Beyond the Horizon is an annual exercise and this year consists of four new construction projects and five medical readiness training exercises within Guatemala designed to improve the operational readiness of U.S. Forces. (U.S. Army photo by SSG William K. Gillespie)

190509-A-RC328-201 - Pvt. 1st Class Frank Bilodeau, a Carpentry and masonry specialist with 424th Engineer Company in Rutland, Vt., compacts dirt with a tamper at the Aldea Eucalypto school construction site in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, during Beyond the Horizon, May 9, 2019. Beyond the Horizon is an annual exercise and this year consists of four new construction projects and five medical readiness training exercises within Guatemala designed to improve the operational readiness of U.S. Forces. (U.S. Army photo by SSG William K. Gillespie)

190509-A-BK498-1224 - Sgt. 1st Class Julio Homer, assigned to the 300th Military Information Brigade, and Lt. Col. Bill Draper, a chaplain assigned to Joint Force Headquarters of the Kentucky National Guard, engage with the Tojocaz community in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, to support exercise Beyond the Horizon May 9, 2019. Beyond the Horizon is a routine, annual exercise that is designed to reinforce regional security and stability, and enhance interoperability with U.S. allies, leading to increased operational readiness for U.S. Forces and a stronger security framework for the region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Vincent Wilson).

190509-A-BK498-1069 - Staff Sgt. Ana Szabo, assigned to the 102nd Information Operations Battalion, and Staff Sgt. Marcos Falcon, assigned to the 300th Military Information Brigade, engage the Tojocaz community in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, to support exercise Beyond the Horizon May 9, 2019. Beyond the Horizon is a routine, annual exercise that is designed to reinforce regional security and stability, and enhance interoperability with U.S. allies, leading to increased operational readiness for U.S. Forces and a stronger security framework for the region. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Vincent Wilson).

ARSOUTH MEDRETE 18-07-06 - A Salvadoran girl gets dental care during a medical readiness training exercise June 24, 2018, at Centro Escolar Canton La Esperanza de Olocuilta, El Salvador. The MEDRET is part of U.S. Army South-led Beyond the Horizon exercise lasting May 12 through August 4. The exercise involves about 1,800 Soldiers of all components, part of Combined Joint Task Force Hope and includes MEDRETS and construction of schools and a clinic addition.

180706-F-PO640-002r - ZACATECOLUCA, El Salvador - Medical staff from Combined Joint Task Force Hope check in local nationals during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise in Canton Espino Abajo as part of Beyond the Horizon 2018 May 28. Beyond the Horizon 2018 is a combined readiness exercise between U.S. Southern Command and El Salvador which provides medical campaigns and construction projects for several communities throughout the La Paz Department in the Central American country.

180615-Z-JS625-220 - U.S. Ambassador in El Salvador Jean Elizabeth Manes meets with a Salvadoran student during Friendship Day at a Beyond the Horizon 2018 school construction site in the area of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador, June 15, 2018. The original school building was cluttered with debris such as scrap metal, wood and trash. The 15th of June is the day that is officially recognized by both governments as the day of U.S. and Salvadoran friendship. (Army photo by Sgt. Walter H. Lowell)

180615-Z-JS625-164 - Volunteers, students, and U.S. service members clean up trash and debris as part of Friendship Day at a Beyond the Horizon 2018 school construction site in the area of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador, June 15, 2018. The original school building was cluttered with debris such as scrap metal, wood and trash (Army photo by Sgt. Walter H. Lowell)

180521-F-OE991-1110 - U.S. Air Force Capt. Anthony Williams, 346th Air Expeditionary Group Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer member who is deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., assembles a roof May 21, 2018 at a construction site in Meteti, Panama. Williams is participating in Exercise New Horizons 2018, which is a joint training exercise where U.S. military members conduct training in civil engineer, medical, and support services while benefiting the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dustin Mullen/Released)

180520-F-OE991-1056 - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jorge Meza, 346th Air Expeditionary Group Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer member who is deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., assembles a roof May 20, 2018 at a construction site in Meteti, Panama. Meza is participating in Exercise New Horizons 2018, which is a joint training exercise where U.S. military members conduct training in civil engineer, medical, and support services while benefiting the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dustin Mullen/Released)

180521-F-OE991-1131 - U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Vince Catalfamo, 346th Air Expeditionary Group Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer member who is deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., assembles a roof May 21, 2018 at a construction site in Meteti, Panama. Catalfamo is participating in Exercise New Horizons 2018, which is a joint training exercise where U.S. military members conduct training in civil engineer, medical, and support services while benefiting the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dustin Mullen/Released)

180511-F-OE991-1154 - U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Segura, 346th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron pediatrician, speaks to a family May 11, 2018 in the Coclé Province of Panama. . So far, in 2-weeks’ worth of Medical Readiness Training Exercises the teams, working in conjunction with the Panamanian Ministry of Health, have seen nearly 4,700 patients and 502 animals. The medical team is participating in Exercise New Horizons 2018, which is a joint training exercise focused on civil engineer, medical, and support service personnel’s ability to prepare, deploy, operate, and redeploy outside the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dustin Mullen/Released)

180511-F-OE991-1142 - U.S. Air Force Maj. Eldon Palmer, 346th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron pediatrician, checks the health of a child May 11, 2018 in the Coclé Province of Panama. So far, in 2-weeks’ worth of Medical Readiness Training Exercises the teams, working in conjunction with the Panamanian Ministry of Health, have seen nearly 4,700 patients and 502 animals. The medical team is participating in Exercise New Horizons 2018, which is a joint training exercise focused on civil engineer, medical, and support service personnel’s ability to prepare, deploy, operate, and redeploy outside the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dustin Mullen/Released)

Ear Checkup in San Ignacio - U.S. Army Lt. Col. Derrick Kooker, a medical provider with the Wyoming National Guard assigned to Beyond the Horizon 2017, checks the inner ear canal of a patient during a medical readiness event held at Macal River Park in San Ignacio, Belize May 8, 2017. This is the second of three health events held by BTH 2017. Beyond the Horizon is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, Army South-led exercise designed to provide humanitarian and engineering services to communities in need, demonstrating U.S. support for Belize.

Beyond the Horizon 2017 - U.S. Army dental staff, with the Wyoming National Guard Medical Detachment, remove the tooth of a Belizean boy during a medical readiness event held in San Ignacio, Belize, May 09, 2017. This is the second of three medical events that are scheduled to take place during Beyond the Horizon 2017. BTH 2017 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, Army South-led exercise designed to provide humanitarian and engineering services to communities in need, demonstrating U.S. support for Belize. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua E. Powell)

BTH 2017 Engineer Projects - Pfc. Alfredo Ponce, a carpenter with the 808th Engineer Company, levels a cinder block on the foundation of a new medical clinic April 15, 2017, during a construction project at Double Head Cabbage, Belize as part of Beyond the Horizon 2017.  The construction project is one of five scheduled for Beyond the Horizon 2017, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, Army South-led exercise designed to provide humanitarian and engineering services to local communities in Belize. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Fredrick Varney, 131st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Pounding It In - Spc. Dariel Morales with the 471st Engineer Company (Vertical), an Army Reserve unit from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, pounds a stake in the ground while setting up tents in the living quarter’s area for personnel participating in Beyond the Horizon 2017 at Price Barracks, Belize on March 14, 2017. BTH 2017 is a partnership exercise between U.S. Army South and the Belize government that will consist of various medical events and construction projects throughout Belize.

U.S. Army South and BDF work together to provide community projects and services to the communities of Belize - U.S. Army South, in partnership with the Belize Defence Force (BDF), and the Ministries of Defence, Health, and Education are proud to announce “Beyond the Horizon 2017” (BTH), a collaborative training exercise involving numerous U.S., Belizean, and international participants.BTH will provide free medical and dental services, as well as build medical and educational facilities from March 25, 2017 and is scheduled to end the second week of June, 2017.

**LATEST IMAGERY FROM BEYOND THE HORIZON 2018
**LATEST IMAGERY FROM NEW HORIZONS 2018Beyond the Horizon | New Horizons 2018 NewsJuly 10, 2018Civil affairs key to success in El Salvador exerciseJuly 5, 2018U.S., Salvadoran soldiers build structures, relationshipsJune 29, 2018Army medical readiness exercise provides rural Salvadorans with medical, dental careJune 27, 2018New Horizons 2018 humanitarian exercise in Panama completedJune 26, 2018'Beyond the Horizon' exercise strengthening partnership with El SalvadorJune 19, 2018Task Force Hope attended Friendship Day celebration in El SalvadorJune 11, 2018Emerging infectious disease training event bolsters medical readinessOverview
Beyond the Horizon and New Horizons are U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, joint-foreign military humanitarian civic assistance exercises. During the exercises, U.S. troops work with host nation counterparts and a variety of governmental and non-governmental agencies to train in civil-military operations skill sets while providing medical and dental care and engineering support to local populations.  

The exercises are planned and coordinated closely with multiple agencies and host nation governments to creatively address the level and scope of medical care and engineering assistance required.

U.S. Army South is the executive agent for the Beyond the Horizon exercise in El Salvador. The New Horizons exercise in Panama is led by U.S. Air Forces Southern.
Deploying U.S. Personnel
Hundreds of U.S. service members, representing National Guard, Active and Reserve forces from all services are in El Salvador and Panama at any one time during each exercise. The make-up of the forces is primarily U.S. military engineers and medical professionals.

Beyond the Horizon and New Horizons require units to carefully plan and conduct logistical operations to support these deployments to remote regions. Such mobilization and real-world execution provides unparalleled training that cannot be simulated in the United States.
About Medical Services Provided
During both exercises, U.S. military health care professionals are working with host nation medical personnel to provide general and specialized medical and dental services to thousands of citizens requiring care. The training events enhance the medical readiness training of U.S. forces and provide sustained health benefits to the population.
About Engineering Support & Construction Projects
U.S. military civil engineers are working with counterparts from each nation to provide construction and renovation services in select communities.
Projects in El Salvador
Five engineering projects: Four schools and one clinic.
Projects in Panama
Five engineering projects: Three schools, two clinics and one community center
Background
Beyond the Horizon is a joint foreign military interaction/humanitarian exercise. Begun in 2008, Beyond the Horizon continues U.S. Southern Command’s proud legacy of humanitarian civic assistance exercise programs in the region. 

New Horizons is an annual series of joint and combined humanitarian assistance exercises that U.S. Southern Command conducts in Latin American and Caribbean nations. Since New Horizons began in the mid-1980s, U.S. troops have deployed annually for the exercise.

The governments of each participating nation, the U.S. Department of State, and Department of Defense carefully evaluate and approve these exercises.

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