Latest "u.s. southern command" stories

Army leaders see Latin America as test bed for military tech

The region's proximity, partners and security challenges provide ways to test out new concepts and tech.

7 weeks ago

Scandals in US advisor brigade alarm leaders behind closed doors

“Advisor misconduct remains the largest strategic and organizational risk for (Security Force Assistance Command),” a recent tasking order reads.

By Kyle Rempfer

16 months ago

Marine Reserve takeover of Southern Command opens force experimentation

With a dual-hatted commander, reservists now have more deployment opportunities.

18 months ago

Army advisors in Latin America told to behave as word of drinking, Tinder use and STDs grew

Members of one team are facing punishment, but emails suggest the problems went beyond those nine soldiers.

By Kyle Rempfer

18 months ago

USS Arlington arrives in Haiti to support disaster relief

The Arlington left its homeport of Norfolk, Virginia on Aug. 17 with Fleet Surgical Team 2 aboard to help provide victims of the natural disaster advanced medical capabilities.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

USS Arlington, Navy surgeons, head to Haiti, while a joint task force provides disaster relief

The ship is expected to arrive in Haiti “by the end of the week,” and is equipped with a surgical team along with landing craft capability. Soldiers, Marines also deploy.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago