Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC)

Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) The official page for the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC). WHINSEC is a Dept. of Defense educational facility at Ft.

Opened in January 2001, WHINSEC has delivered professional military training and education to more than 37,000 students from over 30 countries. Benning, GA. With about 250 assigned military and civilian personnel, both U.S. and partner nation, it presents 38-40 iterations of 18 resident courses to more than 1300 students each year. Important Information about Links in Comments:
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runs the only version of the Maneuver Captains Career Course (MCCC-W) in the United States. In its current iteration...
05/29/2026

runs the only version of the Maneuver Captains Career Course (MCCC-W) in the United States. In its current iteration, U.S. Army student Rosalba "Rosie" Martinez promoted to Captain this afternoon. She did so in front of her peers and family on , at Building 4, which is the headquarters of the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE). She is an accomplished Air Defense Artillery Officer and is, along with her other U.S student counterparts, a vital part of the and built during the MCCC-W. Join us in congratulating Captain Martinez for her promotion, and we look forward to the contributions she will make as an to hemispheric security!

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Congratulations to our May 2026 awardees and all personnel recognized for their outstanding efforts and ! Whether or ...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to our May 2026 awardees and all personnel recognized for their outstanding efforts and ! Whether or civilian, representing the United States or one of the many present at , you are the heartbeat of this institution. Your collective dedication is exactly why WHINSEC remains the Western Hemisphere’s premier security cooperation tool.

We've posted a handful of highlight photos below; well done to all!

Meritorious Service Medal:
LTC Hill, Michael (USA )
MAJ Kirkman, Travis (USA)
CPT Blyden, Shonique (USA)

Army Commendation Medal:
LTC Cornejo, Jose ( )
LTC Varela Contreras, Jose ( )
MAJ Carvajal Castro, Fabian ( )

Army Senior Instructor Badge:
SFC Maldonado, Mario (USA)
LTC Varela Contreras, Jose (Chile)
MAJ Navarro, Carlos ( )
SGM Montiel, Joel ( )

Army Basic Instructor Badge:
SFC Dehoyos, Donaldo (USA)
Mr. Lopez, James (USA)
LTC Sanchez Martinez, Oscar ( )
SGM Pinto Torres, Rafael ( )

Assistant Professor:
LTC Hill, Michael (USA)
LTC Branch-Romero, Khary (USA)
COL Vazquez Valdez, Evelyn ( )
LTC Varela Contreras, Jose (Chile)
LTC Yegros Caballero, Jose (Paraguay)

Certificate of Retirement:
Mr. Llinet, Jaime (USA)

Certificate of Achievement:
Mr. Burgos, Jorge ( )

Cash Award:
Mrs. Acosta, Nimia (USA)
Mr. Cardona, Jose (USA)
Mr. Colon, Ruben (USA)
Mr. D'Ostroph, Steven (USA)
Ms. Feagin, Kia (USA)
Mr. Martinez, Francisco (USA)
Dr. Santana, Florentino (USA)
Mrs. Toro-Feliciano, Joan (USA)

Time-Off Award:
Mrs. Alexander, Cecilia (USA)
Mr. Carrizosa, Mauricio (USA)
Mr. Carter, Johnny (USA)
Mr. Delgado, Raul (USA)
Mrs. Escribano, Esmeralda (USA)
Mr. Harvey, Errol (USA)
Mr. Knapp, David (USA)
Mr. Mejia, Ovidio (USA)
Mr. Melendez, Mario (USA)
Mrs. Middleton, Jacqueline (USA)
Mr. Mora-Pacora, Carlos (USA)
Mrs. Nieves, Erlinda (USA)
Mr. Procell, Richard (USA)
Mr. Soto-Rivera, Pedro (USA)
Mr. Torres, David (USA)
Mrs. Wright, Crystal (USA)

Norwegian Foot March Certificate:
COL Vazquez Valdez, Evelyn (Guatemala)
LTC Andrade, David (USA)
MAJ Carvajal, Fabian (Ecuador)

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Different flags. Shared values. proudly recognized Lieutenant Colonel José Yegros of 🇵🇾 with the Order of Saint Maur...
05/29/2026

Different flags. Shared values. proudly recognized Lieutenant Colonel José Yegros of 🇵🇾 with the Order of Saint Maurice for his outstanding , , and to the profession of arms.

The honors those who embody the timeless values of , , , and . Lieutenant Colonel Yegros’ selection for this award reflects not only his contributions to WHINSEC, but also the strength of the multinational partnerships that unite our hemisphere. For indeed, Paraguay is an outstanding in South America, working closely with the United States on many key areas from security to illegal migration, counter-terrorism, and counter-narcotics, to name just a few.

At WHINSEC, we build security cooperation through people, trust, and shared values. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.

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05/29/2026

We hope you were able to tune in for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) change of command ceremony! It was a great event honoring our HHC's outgoing Captain Nerissa Rollins and incoming Captain Francis Cassidy. This comes on the heels of yesterday's change of responsibility ceremony for the WHINSEC Command Sergeant Major (CSM). The summer is always a time of in military circles - but at WHINSEC, as throughout the U.S. Armed Forces, you can always count on continuity of and the highest standard of . If you missed the HHC ceremony live stream, be sure to check out the video below and join us in wishing the best to our new HHC leadership!

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From the opening whistle to the championship final, the team represented the organization with pride, resilience, and ...
05/29/2026

From the opening whistle to the championship final, the team represented the organization with pride, resilience, and teamwork during the Commander’s Cup .

Made up of teammates from , , , , , , and the , the WHINSEC squad embodied the strength of multinational and hemispheric cooperation both on and off the field.

Although the team fell short 2-1 in the final against ARTB, earning 2nd Place was a testament to unity, competitive spirit, and the bonds built through shared purpose.

Partnerships wins!!’

| U.S. Army | U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) | U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) | U.S. Northern Command

They came, they saw, they conquered the Iron Major! A massive congratulations to our personnel—representing both the U...
05/28/2026

They came, they saw, they conquered the Iron Major! A massive congratulations to our personnel—representing both the United States and our —who pushed their physical and mental limits to the absolute max during the grueling Major Competition here at . Proving that elite requires grit, , and always leading from the front, these officers showed exactly what hemispheric strength looks like in action. We are incredibly proud of your hard work, endurance, and dedication to excellence!

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Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Joint Planning Course (JPC) at ! This elite cohort of field-grade milita...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Joint Planning Course (JPC) at ! This elite cohort of field-grade military and police officers from 🇧🇷, 🇨🇴, 🇲🇽, 🇵🇦 and 🇺🇾 mastered the complexities of , , and critical . Through rigorous academic study and multinational collaboration, these leaders are now uniquely equipped to serve as joint operations officers in dynamic coalition environments, strategic leaders!

| U.S. Army | U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) | U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) | U.S. Northern Command | Ministerio De Defensa Nacional | Fuerzas Militares de Colombia | Ejército Nacional de Colombia | Policía Nacional de los Colombianos | Defensamx | Senafront Panamá | Ministério das Relações Exteriores | Exército Brasileiro | Ejército del Uruguay

05/28/2026

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Joint Planning Course (JPC) at ! This elite cohort of field-grade military and police officers from 🇧🇷, 🇨🇴, 🇲🇽, 🇵🇦 and 🇺🇾 mastered the complexities of , , and critical . Through rigorous academic study and multinational collaboration, these leaders are now uniquely equipped to serve as joint operations officers in dynamic coalition environments, strategic leaders!

| U.S. Army | U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) | U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) | U.S. Northern Command | Ministerio De Defensa Nacional | Fuerzas Militares de Colombia | Ejército Nacional de Colombia | Policía Nacional de los Colombianos | Defensamx | Senafront Panamá | Ministério das Relações Exteriores | Exército Brasileiro | Ejército del Uruguay

This morning, marked a historic transition in its senior enlisted . We extend our deepest gratitude to Command Sergea...
05/28/2026

This morning, marked a historic transition in its senior enlisted . We extend our deepest gratitude to Command Sergeant Major Roberto Alvarez for his exceptional service, dedicated leadership, and unwavering commitment to the of multinational forces from over a dozen countries during the past four years. As we bid him a fond , we proudly Command Sergeant Major Adolfo Dominguez as our new Senior Noncomissioned Officer. CSM Dominguez brings a wealth of and a for continued excellence in hemispheric cooperation and ethical leadership. Please join us in thanking CSM Alvarez for his and welcoming CSM Dominguez as he takes the guidon to lead us into the next chapter of WHINEC’s mission to forge ethical NCO leaders across the Western Hemisphere!️

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On this Memorial Day, stands in solemn of the brave men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty. We exten...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, stands in solemn of the brave men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty. We extend our deepest gratitude not only to the U.S. who made the but also to the fallen from our across the Americas. Together, they stood in unwavering defense of democracy and worked to build a safer, more secure hemisphere for all. Their legacy of and selflessness continues to inspire our of hemispheric cooperation. We honor their today and every day.

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