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Two ships sail alongside each other at sea.

Jan. 5, 2022

Austin Looking Forward to Discussions With Japanese Counterpart

DOD NEWS — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, joined by U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, will meet virtually with Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo.

U.S. Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson, incoming commander of U.S. Southern Command, assumes command from U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin during the SOUTHCOM change of command ceremony at SOUTHCOM Headquarters in Doral, Florida, Oct. 29, 2021.

Oct. 29, 2021

Austin Emphasizes Importance of Working With Partners in Central, South America

U.S. Southern Command — U.S. Southern Command's work is vital to American security, American interests and American values. When there's instability or a crisis nearby, it can echo here at home, the secretary of defense said. 

A woman dressed in a military uniform stands surrounded by service members, some sitting at wooden picnic tables and some standing.

Aug. 3, 2021

Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson: U.S. must remain 'Partner of Choice' in Western Hemisphere

WASHINGTON — The nominee for the commander post at U.S. Southern Command told Congress she would build upon her predecessor's efforts and work diligently with U.S. partners to ensure SOUTHCOM fully accounts for the defense challenges and opportunities in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Service members gather around the rear opening of a combat vehicle.

March 10, 2021

Secretary of Defense's Trip to Asia to Focus on Strengthening Partnerships With Japan, Korea, India

PENTAGON — The Defense Department announced the first international trip by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, who will visit three nations in the Indo-Pacific region.

Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker speaks at the 34th cycle of the Conference of American Armies at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 9.

Feb. 18, 2021

Conference of American Armies focuses on NCO development, COVID-19

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The 34th cycle of the Conference of American Armies, or CAA, focusing on non-commissioned officer education and COVID-19 lessons learned, was held Feb. 9-11 at U.S. Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as a hybrid in-person and virtual event due to pandemic restrictions.

A man stands at a lectern with microphones and the Seal of the President of the United States affixed to the lectern. Four flags are in the background.

Feb. 4, 2021

Biden Says Defense, State Will Work Together to Rebuild U.S. Foreign Policy

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department and the State Department will work closely and in tandem to better represent to the world the power of American values and ideals, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. said.

Two people stand on aircraft loading equipment, one above and one behind, ready to load the airplane from the rear. A view of the large rear section of a C-17 is in the shot as well.

Jan. 15, 2021

DLA supports SOUTHCOM pandemic response efforts

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. — The Defense Logistics Agency is assisting U.S. Southern Command’s COVID-19 relief efforts in a number of countries in their area of responsibility through DoD’s Humanitarian Assistance Program, in addition to their ongoing support of national efforts. Since receiving the initial request on May 29, 2020, DLA Troop Support’s Construction and Equipment supply chain has provided 24 field hospitals to SOUTHCOM, who donated them to 11 countries within their AOR.

A panel, comprised of distinguished Armed Forces officials from both the United States and European Union countries, discussed contributions of reserve components to the alliance, and the past, present and future of transatlantic military relations during the first-ever “We Stood Together, We Stand Together” virtual panel co-hosted by the European Union Delegation to the United States and the Reserve Organization of America, November 12, 2020.

Dec. 2, 2020

US and EU military leaders engage in virtual panel to further transatlantic cooperation

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — “I wish to stress that I am particularly impressed by those who decide to serve in the military in addition to their professional occupation in the civilian world”, said Stavros Lambrinidis, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States. “Those composing the military reserve forces enhance military readiness. They contribute their rich and diverse skills to the missions of armed forces, and they demonstrate a deep personal commitment to the defense of their nation and their allies.”

Two service members stand inside the cargo hold at the rear of an airplane, while one loads some pallets onto machinery. Two other service members stand outside the plane; a large box sits next to them.

Oct. 9, 2020

DOD Uses International Contacts to Help Allies, Partners Combat COVID-19

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department has provided more than $105 million to 139 countries to aid testing, diagnostic support, infection control, personal protective equipment, contact tracing and more.

Two men stand in front of a dry-erase board. One writes on the board with a marker.

Sept. 25, 2020

Defense Security Cooperation University Hits One-Year Milestone With Great Success

WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Defense Security Cooperation University is well on its way to meeting the goals it set when it first opened its doors in September 2019, its president said.

Components of a field hospital are packed on a plane.

Sept. 25, 2020

Southcom Donates Field Hospital to Jamaica in Support of COVID-19 Response

KINGSTON, Jamaica — U.S. Southern Command has provided ongoing assistance to nations in the Caribbean, Central America and South America as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Javier Rios, a contractor employee supporting the Army, operates a forklift July 15 at Soto Cano Air Base to help move items being provided for humanitarian aid in Honduras during the COVID-19 pandemic

Aug. 14, 2020

DLA transfers excess Army property to support Honduran COVID-19 response

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Defense Logistics Agency employees teamed with members of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, U.S. Southern Command and Soto Cano Air Base mid-July to equip COVID-19 response centers and quarantine camps in Honduras with $2.2 million in donated property.

The Defense Language Institute English Language Center hosts a group discussion between instructors and cadets during a class conducted over Zoom July, 2020. This Virtual Training Team initiative is in its piloting stage and may prove to provide U.S. partners across the globe a viable hybrid distance learning option.

Aug. 4, 2020

DLIELC pilots virtual training team program with Puerto Rico

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — To continue partner nation support across combatant commands and execute the global security cooperation mission amidst a global pandemic, the Defense Language Institute English Language Center piloted a one-week virtual training team program with Puerto Rico July 2020.

CJTF-HOA supports Djibouti’s fight against COVID-19

July 6, 2020

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa supports Djibouti’s fight against COVID-19

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), delivered approximately $9,400 worth of hospital beds to the Djibouti Ministry of Health during a ceremony at the Bouffard Hospital in Djibouti City, Djibouti, June 25.

June 22, 2020

DOD Partners With DFC to Protect Industrial Base From Economic Effect of Pandemic

WASHINGTON — DOD and the DFC signed a memorandum of agreement to spend $100 million of DOD's CARES Act money to subsidize federal loans to create, maintain, protect, expand and restore domestic industrial-based capabilities to support the national COVID-19 response.

Soldiers load boxes of cots into a truck.

April 20, 2020

DLA helps Army donate 1,300 cots to the Philippines’ COVID-19 response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The cancellation of an annual field exercise allowed for the quick donation of the excess bedding units to the longtime treaty partner.

A Soldier from the 563rd Medical Logistics Company unloads a delivery of medical supplies to support the medical materiel response to COVID-19.

April 15, 2020

NATO Defense Ministers Discuss Alliance's COVID-19 Response

NATO defense ministers have reviewed the alliance's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and agreed upon the next steps to take, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.

April 1, 2020

Language center students, instructors go the distance with distance learning

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Despite the changes and preventative measures that are part of COVID-19, students from the 637th Training Group, also known as the Defense Language Institute English Language Center, or DLIELC, have innovated and transferred to a digital learning environment during the past two weeks.

March 27, 2020

European Command Works With Allies, Partners in Fight Against COVID-19

STUTTGART, Germany — Military and civilian personnel of U.S. European Command are working with allies and partners in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. Social distancing, telework and hygiene best practices are all in effect, in addition to being good neighbors in the countries where personnel live and work across Europe, Eucom officials said. The command also