United States Southern Command
Yizairalie PabonDiaz is a talented network engineer with a background in computer systems integration and performance evaluation. As the NCOIC M&RA, Yizairalie was responsible for tracking and processing personnel reports and awards. Yizairalie also served as the Defense Travel System Administrator for SOCSOUTH, overseeing system operation and maintenance. With experience as a Redeployment NCOIC and Human Resources Specialist in various locations, Yizairalie has a wealth of expertise in personnel management and training. With a Master's Degree in Information Technology and an MBA in Business Administration, Yizairalie is well-equipped for the challenging roles in the field.
United States Southern Command
The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), located in Doral, Florida in Greater Miami, is one of ten Unified Combatant Commands (CCMDs) in the United States Department of Defense. It is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation for Central and South America, the Caribbean (except U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions), their territorial waters, and for the force protection of U.S. military resources at these locations. USSOUTHCOM is also responsible for ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal and the canal area. As explained below, USSOUTHCOM has been under scrutiny due to several human rights and rule of law controversies in which it has been embroiled for nearly a decade.