The Leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board pays an institutional visit to the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the OAS

On February 10, Major General César Macedo García, President of the Council of Delegates, and Major General Reinaldo Salgado Beato, Secretary General, paid an institutional visit to Ambassador Mayerlyn Cordero Díaz, Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the Organization of American States (OAS), with the participation of Rear Admiral […]
VISIT OF THE BRAZILIAN AMBASSADOR BENONI BELLI TO THE FACILITIES OF THE NEW HEADQUARTERS OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD

On February 10, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Mr. Benoni Belli, in Washington, D.C. The distinguished official was received by Major General Reinaldo Salgado Beato, Secretary General of the IADB, on […]
The IADB and the OAS strengthen cooperation on hemispheric security and defense

The Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) held a high-level meeting with the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Mr. Albert Ramdin, in the Francisco de Miranda Room of the OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C. The IADB leadership was represented by Major General César Macedo […]
Leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board conducts institutional visit to the Mission of Argentina to the OAS

On February 3, with the aim of strengthening hemispheric cooperation, the leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) paid an institutional visit to Ambassador Carlos Cherniak, Permanent Representative of the Argentine Republic to the Organization of American States (OAS). The meeting strengthened ties of friendship and cooperation, as well as […]
PROTOCOL MEETING WITH THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES (OAS)

The Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) held a protocol meeting with the Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Laura Gil, on Friday, January 23, as part of the process of strengthening inter-institutional ties. Representing the IADB was the Commander of the Air Force of […]
Humanitarian Demining Seminar 2026 | Virtual Event

The Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) invites you to the 2026 Humanitarian Demining Seminar, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Inter-American Monitors Group in Colombia (GMI-CO). The event will highlight two decades of hemispheric cooperation, capacity building, and technical support for humanitarian demining efforts, contributing to the protection of affected communities […]
PRESENTATION OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD MEDAL WITH DISTINCTION 2 GOLD STARS

On Friday, January 23, in the Rubén Darío Hall of the Organization of American States (OAS) building, the ceremony was held to award the Two Gold Star Medal to Rear Admiral Henning Faltin (German Navy), who served as Permanent Observer of the European Union to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights […]
VISIT OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS PROGRAM (IHS)

Last Thursday, January 22, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) received a visit from Colonel Heleno Souza (USAF), Deputy Director of the United States Air Force International Health Specialist Program (IHS). The visit aimed to identify opportunities for cooperation and collaboration between […]
DEMINING AND CONVENTIONAL AMMUNITION DEACTIVATION COURSE (EOD LEVEL 3)

On January 26, the Level 3 EOD Course began at the Army Engineering Academy, located in Hoyo de Manzanares, Spain, with the participation of sixteen (16) officers and non-commissioned officers from nine (9) Member States of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB). This course is the result of […]
WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY SEMINAR 2026: “Women in Building Collaborative Solutions in the Framework of Security and Defense”
VISIT OF THE DELEGATION OF THE SYSTEM OF COOPERATION BETWEEN AMERICAN AIR FORCES (SICOFAA)

On January 21, at the Casa del Soldado facilities, a delegation from the System of Cooperation among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) visited the facilities. The delegation consisted of USAF Colonel David Bewley, Secretary General; Chilean Air Force Colonel Marcelo García, Deputy Secretary General; USAF Dr. Alberto Moreno, Executive Director; […]
WELCOME CEREMONY FOR NEW STAFF OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD (IADB)

On Monday, January 12, at our headquarters located on F Street in Washington, D.C., a welcoming ceremony was held for the personnel recently appointed to serve on the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB). During the ceremony, the insignia were presented […]