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May 30, 2024
Multinational military exercise Resolute Sentinel 2024 kicks off

The multinational military exercise Resolute Sentinel 2024 sponsored by U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) marks the beginning of a comprehensive joint training opportunity at Grupo 4 in La Joya, Peru. RS24 aims at enhancing regional security and interoperability among Peru, Colombia, Ecuador,
May 2, 2024
Air Force sends F-22s, Wings of Blue, Texas ANG to Latin America’s Biggest Air Show

Airmen from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern), the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team, the Texas Air National Guard and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base supported the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio, the largest trade show in Latin
Dec. 18, 2023
South American air chiefs converge to forge a path together

12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) hosted the South American Air Chiefs and Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference in Tucson Ariz. Dec. 5-8.
April 11, 2022
US Airmen arrive at Chilean Trade and Air Show, FIDAE

Over 130 Airmen and Guardians have touched down in Santiago, Chile, to participate in the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio, or FIDAE, Latin America’s largest aerospace, defense and security exhibition April 5-10. Among those representing the U.S. Air Force are 12th Air Force (Air Forces
Nov. 28, 2018
U.S. Air Force hydrazine team train Chilean Airmen

A U.S. Air Force hydrazine Mobile Training Team traveled to Los Condores Air Base, Chile, to conduct classroom instruction and hands-on training with Chilean Air Force fuels technicians.Hydrazine is a back-up fuel used in F-16 Fighting Falcons that allows a pilot to regain control in the event of an
June 18, 2018
U.S. and Chilean air force conduct health services administration subject matter expert exchange

U.S. medical personnel from across the Air Force held a health services administration subject matter expert exchange with the Chilean air force at Hospital Clínico, Santiago, June 4-8.
June 13, 2018
US Airmen teach aircraft recovery to Chilean Air Force partners

Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) sent a Mobile Training Team to Chile to conduct training with the Chilean Air Force on Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery. The CDDAR Mobile Training Team consisted of four seasoned crew chiefs who have experience being an aircraft crash team chief. The
April 19, 2018
F-22 Raptor Demo Team rockets through FIDAE

U.S. Air Force members from the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, based out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, performed at Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio air and trade show in Santiago, Chile April 2-7, 2018.
April 8, 2016
U.S. Airmen support Chilean counterparts at week-long Air and Space trade show

Two F-22 Raptors, from the F-22 Demonstration Team at Langley AFB, Va., fly into Santiago, Chile, to participate in 2016 International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE), on March 27, 2016. Airmen from around the U.S. are scheduled to participate in a variety of activities during the week-long air show
April 8, 2016
AFSOUTH team members spend time with children in hospitals

A young girl and her mother build a toy plane together during the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) FIDAE team visit to San Juan de Dios hospital in Santiago, Chile, March 31, 2016. The Airmen are in Chile to participate in the 2016 FIDAE Air and Space Trade Show and spent some of their
March 31, 2016
AFSOUTH heads to Chile for largest air and space fair in Western Hemisphere

More than 65 Airmen from around the U.S. are scheduled to participate in a variety of activities during the week-long air show that includes aerial demonstrations, interaction with the local community, and subject matter expert exchanges with the Chilean air force. “AFSOUTH has built relationships

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