U.S. Army Maj. Joseph Fontana, an U.S. Army Advisor and armor officer assigned to 3rd Squadron, 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade discuss mission planning during a combined arms rehearsal with his Brazilian partners assigned to the 52nd Jungle Infantry Battalion, 23rd Jungle Infantry Brigade as part of a bilateral military training event held at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Johnson, La., Aug. 21, 2024. The 1st SFAB, based at Fort Moore, Ga., employed a four-person advisor team in support of a Brazilian Army formation who participated in a large-scale bilateral military exercise with U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) from August 12-27, 2024.
The joint exercise was part of an ongoing effort by U.S. Army South aimed to improve bilateral strategic readiness and enhance regional security and interoperability between the U.S. Army and its partner nation forces within the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Area of Responsibility. Brazil is a key player in enhancing security in South America.
(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brahim Douglas)
Date Taken: | 08.21.2024 |
Date Posted: | 09.19.2024 20:44 |
Photo ID: | 8651948 |
VIRIN: | 240821-A-BC333-1222 |
Resolution: | 5453x4098 |
Size: | 12.57 MB |
Location: | FORT JOHNSON, LOUISIANA, US |
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