U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command

America's Theater Army

U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command

Activated on December 5, 2025 and headquartered at Fort Bragg, N.C., U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command is an operational warfighting theater command headquarters that is focused on homeland defense, defense support to civil authorities, and theater security cooperation across the Western Hemisphere.

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USAWHC Mission Statement

U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command, the Theater Army of the Americas and Army Service Component Command to U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command, conducts hemispheric defense-in-depth to secure U.S. interests in the Western Hemisphere, provides ready multi-component forces, and protects the homeland.

Western Hemisphere Command Video

U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command Video

USAWHC Leadership

  • GEN Joseph Ryan
    USAWHC Commanding General
    GEN Joseph Ryan
  • CSM Nema Mobar
    USAWHC Command Sergeant Major
    CSM Nema Mobar

Official Photos

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  • USAWHC Fact Sheet (2).pdf

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  • An eagle’s head vigilantly presides over a rendition of a terrestrial globe, displaying the North and South American continents, denoting both the area of responsibility and signifying strategic readiness, efficiency, and modernization of the United States Army. Four stars denote distinction of the command’s leadership. Red, white, and blue are the national colors.

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USAWHC Public Affairs - Media Relations

Please direct all media queries to usawhcmedia@army.mil

USAWHC Public Affairs - Community Relations and Outreach

To request USAWHC support for a community engagement or to inquire about a guest speaker, please email: usawhcoutreach@army.mil

Requests for speakers need to be received at least 45 days ahead of event. When requesting a speaker, please include detailed information about your event and audience in order for the USAWHC Outreach Office to properly route your request.

USAWHC Equal Employment Opportunity Office

USAWHC employees and applicants for employment are covered by Federal laws and Presidential Executive Orders designed to safeguard them from discrimination and harassment based on:

  • Race, Color, Religion, Sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), National Origin, Age (40 or older), Disability (mental and physical), Genetic Information (individual or family medical history; or other non-merit-based factors, and from actions taken in retaliation for protected EEO activity, or that create a "chilling effect" on EEO activity ("per se reprisal").

For more information on the complaint process: FY26 USAWHC EEO.pdf

Welcome to USAWHC

Welcome to the U.S. Army's Western Hemisphere Command. Ensuring a seamless transition for you and your family is our top priority as you integrate into our mission. This page serves as your centralized hub for essential installation and community resources. By exploring the links provided below, you can access vital information regarding housing and relocation assistance, healthcare enrollment, school liaison services, and local Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs. We encourage all incoming service members, civilians, and contractors to utilize these tools.

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