2024-04-03 20:00:00
The head of the United States Southern Command, Laura Richardson, met today with national officials as part of his second visit to Argentina in less than a year. Part of his limited agenda included a meeting with the Chief of Staff, Nicolas Posse, in Casa Rosada; and with the Minister of Defense, Luis Petrioccasion on which the transfer of a new Hercules C-130H aircraft to the Air Force was made official.
In the building located at 250 Azopardo Street, the general participated in the first meeting of a series of interviews with government officials headed by Javier Milei. After 2 p.m., he went to Balcarce 50 to meet with Javier Milei’s “minister of ministers”, in order to ratify the bilateral alliance in terms of cooperation in defense and security, a strategic area in the face of the advance of other emerging powers in the region.
At 2:18 p.m., the American ambassador, Marc Stanley, was waiting for the general of the American army in the Hall of Busts to escort her to the Eva Perón hall. When the clocks struck 2:29 p.m., the general arrived at the Government Palace minutes after Petri.
“General Laura Richardson of the US Southern Command visited us in Buenos Aires. Her visit includes a historic moment: the transfer of a C-130H Hercules to our Air Force, a symbol of solid bilateral cooperation,” the ministry reported. of Defense on his Twitter account.
“This iconic aircraft, with a history of service in 70 countries, will strengthen our capabilities. We thank the United States for its continued support, we continue to work together in key areas such as cyber defense and disaster preparedness, building a secure future,” they added from the portfolio in charge of Petri.
From the portfolio led by Petri they reported that Richardson’s visit included what they described as a “historic moment” that took shape with the transfer of a new transport plane, a Hercules C-130H to the Argentine Air Force, which was read as ” symbol of solid bilateral cooperation.”
“This iconic aircraft, with a history of service in 70 countries, will strengthen our capabilities,” they stated from the Ministry of Defense, adding: “We thank the United States for its continued support, we continue to work together in key areas such as cyber defense and preparedness. for disasters, building a safe future.
Sources close to the minister denied that Richardson had raised concerns about Chinese actions in Argentine territory in this first meeting, an issue that he will address with the Chief of Staff.
This is a central issue, even for the libertarian administration, which announced to the Noticias Argentinas agency its desire to advance a technical inspection of the Far Space Station contracts.
“There is something strange with the base contracts. They were given a territory where Argentina practically cannot enter,” a very high source told this agency about the activities of the base, located north of Bajada del Agrio, before the bridge. of the Salado River, on provincial route 33, in the so-called Pampa de Pilmatué.
In addition to the meeting with the official who reports to President Javier Milei, Rirchardson plans to speak in a debate panel on the integration of women in peace, defense and security missions, with a special focus on the importance of inclusion and diversity in global security efforts.
Your visit to Argentina also includes a stopover in Ushuaia, where you will visit local military personnel to learn about their missions and the role they play in safeguarding maritime routes vital to global trade.
Richardson will give the present at the ceremony to be held next Friday where the transfer of a Hercules C-130H transport plane to the Argentine Air Force will be completed.
The aircraft is valued at approximately $30 million and is part of a US-funded security assistance donation.
The trip of the head of the United States Southern Command to Argentina
The head of the United States Southern Command, General Laura Richardsonarrived in Argentina with an intense agenda of meetings with national government officials in order to strengthen bilateral ties and promote projects aimed at reinforcing regional security.
The visit occurs in the context of the consolidation of the diplomatic link between local authorities and the White House, with emphasis on improve the strategic partnership between both countries.
Sources from the United States Embassy explained that the central purpose of the visit is to give greater impetus to military collaboration long-standing relationship between both nations, in order to reinforce regional security and promote shared interests.
“The ties between our armed forces are as strong and deep-rooted as the ties between our citizens.”Richardson said after landing at the Metropolitan Airport.
“We are committed to working closely with Argentina so that our collaborative security efforts benefit our citizens, our countries and our hemisphere in lasting and positive ways. “I am happy to return to Argentina and learn more about this beautiful country,” said the military chief.
Who is Laura Richardson: training, career and decorations
Richardson is a native of the city of Northglenn (Colorado). She attended Metropolitan State University of Denver. She was commissioned as an officer in the United States Army and She trained as an Army aviator. He also completed a master’s degree in National Resources Strategy from the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy at National Defense University.
General Richardson previously served as Commander of US Army North (Fifth Army) at Fort Sam Houston (Texas), which is the Army Service Component for U.S. Northern Command.
Su notable trajectory as a key United States military leader includes the following appointments: Deputy Commander, United States Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Chief of the Army’s Legislative Liaison to the United States Congress in Washington; Deputy Chief of Staff, Communications, International Security Assistance Force Headquarters in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Kabul, Afghanistan; Deputy Commander of the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas; and as Chief of the Test Command
US Army operations at Fort Hood, Texas.
Throughout her career, Laura Richardson commanded an Assault Battalion with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) in combat, deploying with his unit from Fort Campbell (Kentucky), to Iraq during the years 2003-2004, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).
At the same time, he held numerous positions in other spheres, having served as Military Assistant to the Vice President of the United States in the White House in Washington; He served as the Army’s legislative liaison to Congress at the U.S. Capitol, and as Army Campaign Planner at the Pentagon.
Las medals and decorations of the military chief include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal (awarded twice), the Defense Superior Service Medal (awarded twice), the Legion of Merit (awarded four times) , the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal (awarded five times), and the Air Medal (with Numeral 7).
He also has several unit, service, and campaign awards, and numerous insignia, including the Combat Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Army Senior Airman Badge, Vice Presidential Service Badge, and the Army Badge. Army General Staff.
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