An official website of the United States government         Here's how you know         
**Official websites use .mil**
A **.mil** website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
**Secure .mil websites use HTTPS**
 A **lock (lock )** or **https://** means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Skip to main content (Press Enter).

U.S. Southern Command

Search
Search

Search

-  Home		 
-  About    -  About Main             
  -  Area of Responsibility             
  -  Leadership             
  -  SOUTHCOM Components and Units             
  -  History             
  -  SOUTHCOM Inspector General 
-  Commander's Priorities    -  Commander's Priorities Main             
  -  Strengthen Partnerships      -  Theater Maintenance Partnership Initiative (TMPI) 
  -  Counter Threats             
  -  Build Our Team 
-  Media    -  Media Main             
  -  News             
  -  Press Releases             
  -  Photos             
  -  Videos             
  -  Speeches | Transcripts             
  -  Special Coverage             
  -  SOUTHCOM Podcast 
-  USAG-M / Military-Family Services    -  U.S. Army Garrison-Miami      -  Equal Employment Opportunity Office 
  -  Overview of Services at SOUTHCOM             
  -  About the SOUTHCOM Installation and Local Community             
  -  Miami Family and MWR      -  Army Community Services             
    -  Child, Youth and School Services             
    -  Leisure Travel Services             
    -  Fitness Center 
  -  Visiting SOUTHCOM             
  -  Army Health Clinic SOUTHCOM             
  -  Hurricane Preparedness Info             
  -  Conference Center of the Americas             
  -  Theater Clearance Info             
  -  SOUTHCOM Chaplain             
  -  TEAM SOUTHCOM - Total Engagement for All Members of U.S. Southern Command             
  -  Logistics Readiness Center-Miami             
  -  Public Notice – Environmental Assessment for the Construction of a Military Housing Development             
  -  SHARP (SAPR) 
-  Newcomers    -  Newcomers Main             
  -  Sponsor Request             
  -  Directions to SOUTHCOM             
  -  Army Newcomers             
  -  Navy Newcomers             
  -  Air Force Newcomers             
  -  Marine Corps Newcomers             
  -  Coast Guard Newcomers             
  -  Reserve Newcomers             
  -  Civilian Newcomers             
  -  Contractor Newcomers             
  -  Family Member Newcomers             
  -  Newcomers to Overseas Locations in SOUTHCOM 
-  Work With Us    -  Employment | Careers             
  -  Public / Private Cooperation             
  -  Operational Contract Support             
  -  SOUTHCOM Industry Engagement 
-  FOIA    -  FOIA Main             
  -  How to file A FOIA Request             
  -  FOIA Fees and Exemptions             
  -  Your FOIA Rights             
  -  ​FOIA Reading Room 
-  Contact    -  Contact SOUTHCOM             
  -  Community Requests             
  -  FAQ             
  -  Contact SOUTHCOM Inspector General             
  -  Directions to SOUTHCOM 

HomeMediaNews

PHOTO INFORMATION

** Download

** Details

** Share

# Adm. Tidd visits Chile, discusses security cooperation with leaders

By SOUTHCOM Public Affairs

The commander of U.S. Southern Command, Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, visited Chile to meet with the nation’s top defense leaders to discuss security cooperation. 

During the trip, Tidd met with Chilean Minister of Defense Alberto Espina and Chilean Chief of Joint Staff Gen. Arturo Merino Nunez to discuss advancing an already robust security partnership.

Thanks to all of our friends & partners in Chile who shared their insights as we work to strengthen our already strong security partnership. We look forward to continuing our work together to support peace, security & stability in the region & beyond. @mindefchile@EmbajadaEEUUclpic.twitter.com/0Sz5Vz1gNX
— Kurt W. Tidd (@ADMKurtWTidd) March 22, 2018 

Tidd also held meetings with U.S. Ambassador to Chile Carol Z. Perez; Chilean Gen. Ricardo Martinez, Commander in Chief of the Army; Chilean Sub-Secretary Of Defense Christián de la Maza; Chilean Adm. Julio Leiva and Vice Adm. Jose Rivera.

SOUTHCOM Civilian Deputy to the Commander, Ambassador Liliana Ayalde, and SOUTHCOM Command Senior Enlisted Leader Sgt. Maj. Bryan K. Zickefoose, accompanied Tidd during the trip.

The United States and Chile have a longstanding security partnership that includes multiple engagements & training exercises annually. Current U.S. – Chile security cooperation includes:
                              - Aviation (fixed wing and rotary wing)
                              - Maritime (undersea rescue, amphibious, and naval exercises)
                              - Intelligence
                              - Medical (aeromedical evacuation, critical-care air transport)
                              - Peacekeeping
                              - Humanitarian Assistance
                              - Disaster Preparedness
                              - Human Rights
                              - Communications
                              - Logistics
                              - Maintenance

> 
A quick overview of our robust security partnership with #Chile. We appreciate Chile's commitment to regional security & value their many contributions which include maritime security, #peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance & #HumanRights. @mindefchile@EmbajadaEEUUclpic.twitter.com/LMYf7Kxh3X
— Kurt W. Tidd (@ADMKurtWTidd) March 22, 2018

**                    SHARE                

**                    PRINT                

## Related Links

U.S. Embassy Chile

Kurt TiddChilesouthcom