Julieta Pelcastre
Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 08:35
Twenty officers from the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) met with U.S. Air Force representatives Major John Ware and Master Sergeant Noel Mendoza on the grounds of the FAU's Maintenance Service Team in Montevideo from February 29th-March 4th.
Monday, March 21, 2016 - 06:58
The Honduran Naval Force (FNH) is training with Soldiers from U.S. Marine Forces South (MARFORSOUTH), the Marine component of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), in an effort to fortify the Central American country's sea, air, and land shields against drug trafficking and organized crime.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - 05:57
One hundred seventy-six Honduran Armed Forces members recently completed the Cadet Leadership Development Course conducted by the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC), marking the first time Cadets from the General Francisco Morazán Armed Forces Military Academy of Honduras (AMHGFM) received training in the U.S.
Friday, November 20, 2015 - 05:55
Peru's Navy is participating in the Southern Seas 2015 exercise with the crew of aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and other U.S. forces, continuing the countries' joint training program that started in 2006.
Senior Paraguayan and U.S. Military Officers Meet to Bolster Regional Cooperation on Security Issues
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 06:08
Paraguayan Armed Forces officials recently met with 18 U.S. generals and admirals from the CAPSTONE Military Leadership Program to share their experiences and assess regional security challenges, marking the program's first meeting in Paraguay.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 - 07:43
The Defense Minister of Uruguay is preparing to strengthen the country against cyber attacks by creating the National Computer Security Incident Response Center (CERTUY). The center aims to protect everything from databases to the country’s satellites. It also will work with domestic and international organizations to strengthen the security of Uruguay’s information technology.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 07:29
The Chilean Air Force (FACh) recently trained with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) on the best ways to use night vision goggles (NVG) in F-16 fighter jets. The training will strengthen the nighttime operations of the FACh. A team of three specialists from the 12th Air Force of the USAF traveled to Chile to train for four weeks with technical personnel from the FACh. The training focused on improving maintenance procedures and the correct use of NVG.
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 06:47
The navies of nine countries from the Americas – including seven from Latin American nations –gathered in Chile August for “Partnership of the Americas 2014,” a series of joint training exercises featuring drills on providing humanitarian assistance to civilians during natural disasters.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 06:47
“Moña” – allegedly a high-ranking leader of the Clan Úsuga – has finally been captured.
Friday, September 12, 2014 - 08:05
Colombia, Perú, Chile, and México are working in cooperation to thwart the illegal mining operations of organized crime groups stealing natural resources in those countries.