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Nov. 30, 2021

 JTF-Bravo SFAB trains on rappelling operations 

                                1-228th and SFAB partnered to conduct the rappelling training and qualify SFAB members for rappelling operations.            

Nov. 24, 2021

 SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Brazil 

                                U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command, visited Brazil Nov. 22-24 where she met with military leaders to discuss regional security and the growing defense partnership between the Western Hemisphere’s two largest democracies.            

Nov. 24, 2021

 SOUTHCOM and SOCSOUTH team up for Norwegian-style ruck march in South Florida 

                                More than 100 military and civilian members from U.S. Southern Command and Special Operations Command South participated in the famed “Norwegian Foot March,” a grueling physical test that includes carrying a 25-pound ruck sack over an 18.6 mile (30 km) distance.             

Nov. 24, 2021

 US Navy and Marine Officers Participate in Brazilian Exercise DRAGÃO 

                    MIAMI —                                                MIAMI – Marines and Sailors from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet conducted multiple engagements with the Brazilian Navy and Marines in support of the Brazilian Joint Exercise DRAGÃO Oct. 29 to Nov. 5.            

Nov. 19, 2021

 SOUTHCOM Commander Visits Colombia 

                                U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command, wrapped up a three-day visit to Colombia where she met with military leaders to discuss security cooperation. The visit was Richardson’s first official trip to the region since assuming command Oct. 29.            

Nov. 17, 2021

 Army South CG visits Panama to strengthen relationships 

                    PANAMA CITY, Panama —                                                A U.S. Army South delegation traveled to Panama City, Panama, to conduct a key leader engagement with the commander of the National Border Service, or SENAFRONT Panama, and meet with United States Embassy representatives Nov. 8, 2021.            

Nov. 15, 2021

 MWDs Train on Helicopter, Medevac Operations 

                    SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras —                                                Joint Task Force Bravo’s 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment C Company recently acclimated two MWDs to helicopter flight, and the use of the HH-60’s hoist capabilities during a training exercise Oct. 29, 2021 at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.            

Nov. 15, 2021

 Peruvian Army delegation visits Army South 

                    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas —                                                U.S. Army South hosted Peruvian Army representatives at Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 15, 2021.             

Nov. 6, 2021

 U.S. Navy Conducts Salvage Operation in Panama 

                    PANAMA CITY —                                                PANAMA CITY - U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet deployed personnel to Vasco Nuñez de Balboa port in Panama to conduct a salvage operation Oct. 29.            

Nov. 4, 2021

 Army South DCG-I conducts engagement with Jamaica Defence Force 

                    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas —                                                Brig. Gen. Hernando Garzon, Army South deputy commanding general-interoperability, conducted a virtual key leader engagement Oct. 22 with Brig. Markland A. Lloyd, Jamaica Defence Force, Support Brigade commander.             

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