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Army South Designated as Executive Agent for Post-Captivity Reintegration
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 00:00
U.S. Army South's Personnel Recovery Coordination Cell (PRCC), part of the command's G-3 (operations) directorate, received best practice recognition from the Department of the Army and was recently designated as the executive agent for planning, leading
Working Toward a More Secure Central America
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 00:00
The U.S. government's Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) is working to shore up institutions and restore citizen security through programs aimed at improving the police, lawyers, courts and prisons.
Fraser Testifies Before Senate, Says SOUTHCOM Focused on Transnational Organized Crime
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 00:00
Speaking before the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Southern Command commander detailed the challenges facing Southcom, which has responsibility for U.S. military relationships in Central and South America and the Caribbean.
US, Guyana Defense Forces Reinforce Friendship, Enhance Partnership During Exercise Fused Response 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 00:00
After a year of planning, members of Guyana Defense Force and U.S. military came together to train and improve their interoperability, tactics, and training techniques during Exercise Fused Response 2012.
JTF-Bravo Medics See 1,000 Patients in Honduras
Monday, March 12, 2012 - 00:00
Over the past four days, medical professionals treated illnesses including respiratory infections, skin infections, women's health check-ups, HIV testing, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Coast Guard Interdicts Cocaine Shipment in Caribbean Sea
Monday, March 12, 2012 - 00:00
Northland crewmembers confiscated 54 bales of cocaine, worth a total wholesale value of $43,254,000.
2012 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 00:00
It describes the efforts of key countries to attack all aspects of the international drug trade in Calendar Year 2011.
Joint Task Force-Bravo Begins Medical Exercise in Honduras
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 00:00
Members from Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element kicked off a four-day medical readiness and training exercise in the village here March 7.
SOUTHCOM 'Part of Solution' to Drug Crime, Commander Says
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 00:00
U.S. Southern Command's central mission is too large and complex for even a U.S. combatant command to tackle alone, Southcom's commander said today.
Posture Statement of General Douglas M. Fraser, United States Air Force Commander, United States Southern Command Before the 112th Congress House Armed Services Committee
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 00:00
Chairman McKeon (Levin), Congressman Smith (Senator McCain), distinguished members of the Committee: thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to report on the posture, security concerns, and future direction of United States Southern C

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