Opening ceremony articles

  • Ex TRADEWINDS Opening Ceremony

    Texas Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Monie Ulis, Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army South, and Commodore Errington Ricardo Shurland, Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force, embrace during the opening ceremony of TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) at Paragon Army Base in Charnocks, Barbados, on May 4, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chief of Staff’s Large Scale Global Exercise 24, a series of all-domain military exercises...
  • TRADEWINDS 24 begins with opening ceremony

    The flags of 26 nations were ceremoniously unfurled at Paragon Army Base, marking the official commencement of TRADEWINDS 24, here, May 4. As they fluttered in the breeze, they created a vibrant presentation of diversity and unity. From the rich hues representing the Caribbean nations to the bold stripes of the United States, and the varied colors of Europe, each flag symbolized the commitment of partner nations to collaboration and multilateral relationships. “As we gather from different...
  • Ceremony celebrates open of new Youngstown food spot

    Heck Ya Chili Dogs is now open in Youngstown.