U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC)

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝

Today, U.S. Army South cased its colors, marking the end of an era and the continuation of a legacy that will shape the future of hemispheric security.

For more than a century, strengthened partnerships, supported operations, and advanced security cooperation across Latin America and the Caribbean. That legacy now transitions into the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command, a unified four-star headquarters focused on defending the homeland and strengthening partnerships from the Arctic to the southernmost regions of the hemisphere.

“As we case the colors of U.S. Army South today, we are not witnessing an end, but a necessary and powerful evolution. The threats and challenges of our modern operational environment demand a seamless, unified approach to hemispheric security.” – 𝐌𝐚𝐣. 𝐆𝐞𝐧. 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐉. 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧

“Army South’s mission, people, and progress are not going away. Once again in its century-plus history, this organization is further broadening its scope, joining the best of Army North and Fifth United States Army to continue building the United States Army Western Hemisphere Command—an organization focused from the Arctic to the southern-most tip of the Andean Ridge, and driven by the necessary security of the American homeland.” – 𝐆𝐞𝐧. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐀. 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧

carries forward the mission, people, and partnerships that defined Army South—now unified to meet the demands of a complex and evolving security environment across the Western Hemisphere 🌎

Read more: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/566462/historic-army-south-inactivation-paves-way-us-army-western-hemisphere-command


U.S. Army | U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) | U.S. Northern Command

05/27/2026

Clearing the Way, Every Day

From advanced observation to physical removal, JTF Southern Border Soldiers are actively securing the . By detecting movement and removing makeshift ladders near Bisbee, Arizona, our teams provide critical support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ensuring the integrity of the line.

U.S. Northern Command

05/26/2026

💥 No shortcuts in readiness

Soldiers assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division trained under demanding conditions during JRTC rotation 26-07, integrating maneuver, aviation, and battlefield coordination across large-scale combat scenarios.

Every rehearsal, movement, and engagement strengthens the division’s ability to deploy rapidly and dominate in contested environments.

XVIII Airborne Corps

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we join our nation in solemnly remembering and honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

05/22/2026

Heavy lift for a critical mission 🚁 JTF Southern Border use a CH-47 Chinook to airlift equipment to a rugged mountaintop in New Mexico. This operation delivers a new radio tower, enhancing communications for interagency partners securing the .

🎥 Watch the operation: https://dvidshub.net/r/3trhgj

05/21/2026

Building Hemispheric Defense-in-Depth 🌎

Planners from U.S. Army South (soon to be USAWHC) and the Peruvian Army (PERAR) recently converged at the Jungle School of El Sauce for the Southern Vanguard 2026 Mid-Planning Conference. Aligning with the "Enlist and Expand" goals of the National Security Strategy, is designed to strengthen regional stability, control migration, and disrupt drug flows through combined training between the 82nd Airborne Division and Peru’s elite 5th Amazon Jungle Protection Brigade.

Read more about how we are forging regional unity and collective readiness ➡ https://www.army.mil/article/292558/new_host_high_jungle_maneuvers_focus_for_western_hemisphere_command_infantry_exercise_southern_vanguard

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)

05/21/2026

U.S. service members and Servicio Nacional Aeronaval personnel worked together during a survival exercise as part of the Jungle Operations Training Course in Panama .

By training side-by-side and applying essential jungle survival skills in a demanding environment, U.S. military personnel and Panamanian security institutions continue to strengthen interoperability, build trust, and reinforce the enduring security partnership between both nations.

05/20/2026

The Box is unforgiving by design—and that’s exactly what it takes.

Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division are pushing through the crucible of JRTC and Fort Polk. Adapting to complex battlefields and operating under intense pressure, they are leveraging the latest innovations to move faster, communicate better, and stay lethal against a free-thinking enemy.

Disciplined teams. Sharp leaders. Warfighters ready to win.

XVIII Airborne Corps

05/19/2026

Locked in. The 82nd Airborne Division's Panther Brigade Paratroopers conduct realistic, high-intensity training at the Joint Readiness Training Center. Every scenario, from clearing rooms to moving through the woods, hones the lethal skills required to win on the modern battlefield.