Visit to the "Casa del Soldado" by Ambassador Ana Irene Delgado, President of the OAS Committee on Hemispheric Security.
On September 10, 2025, Ambassador Ana Irene Delgado, Chair of the OAS Committee on Hemispheric Security, made a formal visit to the historic Casa del Soldado, headquarters of the Inter-American Defense Board, in Washington, D.C. The Ambassador was received by the IADB leadership during […]
Commemorative Act for the Independence of Mexico
On September 18, a Commemorative Event for Mexican Independence Day was held at the Inter-American Defense Board facilities. The event was attended by the IADB leadership, Mexican military attachés, representatives of the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the OAS, as well as delegations accredited to the OAS.
IADB leadership participates in the South American Defense Conference. SOUTHDEC-2025.
The Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) attended the South American Defense Conference (SOUTHDEC 2025), which took place on August 20-21, 2025, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This event was co-organized by the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Argentine Armed Forces. During the conference, leaders […]
The IADB participates in the 10th Inter-American Naval Conference specializing in Science, Technology and Innovation
The 10th Inter-American Naval Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 25 to 28, 2025. Captain John Vera Mora of the Ecuadorian Navy participated as a representative of the IADB, acting as […]
Regular Meeting of the IADB Council of Delegates at the Inter-American Defense College
On August 29, the IADB Council of Delegates met at the Inter-American Defense College. The agenda was completed, and IADB Director Major General Richard J. Heitkamp invited the Delegates to a tour of the facilities.
VISIT OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE CHILEAN CARABINEROS
On August 12, the IADB received a visit from the Director General of the Chilean Carabineros (Carabineros de Chile), Marcelo Araya Zapata. He received a formal greeting from the leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB). After expressing his gratitude for such an important visit, Araya proceeded to inform the Director General about his defense and security-related tasks.
Visit of Admiral Carlos Chagas Vianna Braga, Commander of the Brazilian Marine Corps
On August 1st, the IADB received a cordial visit from Admiral Carlos Chagas Vianna Braga, Commander of the Brazilian Infantry Corps, and received a formal greeting from Major General Reinaldo Salgado Beato, Director General of the Secretariat of the Inter-American Defense Board, who, after […]
Commemorative event for Brazil's Independence Day
On September 9, a commemorative event for Brazil's Independence Day was held at the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) headquarters. The event was attended by IADB leaders, Brazilian Military Attachés, representatives of the Permanent Mission of Brazil to the Organization of American States, as well as […]
The IADB leadership meets with the OAS Assistant Secretary General
In a space for institutional dialogue, the leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) met with the Honorable Ambassador of Colombia, Laura Gil Savastano, Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). The IADB delegation included Lieutenant General Reinaldo Salgado, Brazilian Army, Director of the […]
PEACEFUL OPERATIONS COURSE WITH A FOCUS ON WOMEN.
From August 14 to 19, 2025, Staff Lieutenant Colonel Ariana Aydé Delgado Ramírez, Gender Advisor to the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) Secretariat, represented the Organization at the Peace Operations Course with a Focus on Women, held at the Inter-American Defense Operations Center […]
HUMANITARIAN DEMINING SEMINAR
The Inter-American Defense Board organized the "Virtual Seminar on Humanitarian Demining," held on August 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the participation of more than 7,520 people.
Visit of the Joint Military Defense Academy of Ecuador
On August 28, the Joint Military Defense Academy (ADEMIC) of Ecuador visited the IADB on its Geostrategic Tour. Major General Reinaldo Salgado, Director General, and Major General Cesar Macedo, President of the Council of Delegates, welcomed the event. The IADB's activities, in compliance with the […]
