This week, representatives of the Argentine Army is in the province of Mendoza with the aim of reaching the highest peak of the Andes Mountains and all of America: the Aconcagua. The next objective will be to participate in an international expedition in the Himalayas.
“The mountain hunters of the Argentine Army advance in the expedition to Aconcagua together with army patrols from India and France. Intense days of marching, acclimatization and preparing base camps mark this challenge in the mountain range. United at altitude, we strengthen ties and demonstrate the strength and professionalism of our Army,” says the official X account of the Ministry of Defense.
The Argentine representatives for the expedition come from the mountain brigades of the provinces of Salta, Neuquén and Mendoza. It is estimated that the entire expedition will last 20 days: the summit of Aconcagua rises to the 6,962 meterswhile the mount everestthe highest surface of the mountain range Himalayas and of the planet, reaches 8,848 meters high.
On Monday, the ministry reported that the three armies “left at dawn from Mules Square and they reached, after hours of climbing, the high camp Condors Nest at 5550 meters above sea level. One more step towards top of Aconcaguawhere international cooperation demonstrates its strength and team spirit allows us to reach heights!”
Next stop: the Himalayas
After completing the expedition, the national representatives of the mountain hunters of the Argentine Army will participate in a international military expedition in the middle of the year, with the aim of reaching the top of the Himalayas.
It is within this framework that the experience of the Indian Army takes on greater importance, with a track record of operating in extreme terrain and high relief, including the Himalayas. For its part, the French force also has a historic history of operations in lThe Alps and the Pyrenees.
The event symbolizes a meeting of cultures, the strengthening of cooperation between armies and a lesson in teamwork, resilience and determination in the face of adversity, which synchronizes with the Army team motto: “The mountain unites us“.
Armed Forces are involved in containing the Nahuel Huapi Park fire
He fire in Nahuel Huapi National Parkin Barilochecontinues his expansion setting off alarms throughout the country. As they indicate, More than 3,500 hectares have already been consumed and there is danger of spread which could lead to evacuation of neighbors.
The operations began more than three weeks agobut the weather factor this Monday complicates the work of the firefighters and rescuers. Furthermore, according to the National Weather Service (SMN), the region is with orange indices due to “very high risk of fire”, so the authorities ask for extreme care to avoid serious consequences.
“He UH-1H helicopter of the Mountain Aviation Section 6 collaborates with the forestry brigade memberstransporting them to the affected areas to combat the flames and protect our natural heritage,” the Ministry of Defense noted.
Source: Ambito
