Joint Task Force-Bravo

Partnership and camaraderie, the key to fighting fires in Central America May 8, 2017 — Thirty four firefighters from all across Central America came together here, from April 24 – 28, to participate in the Central America Sharing Mutual Operational Knowledge and Experiences exercise, also known as CENTAM SMOKE, and train in firefighting techniques with their U.S. counterparts from Joint Task Force-Bravo’s 612th Air Base Squadron Fire Department. MORE

JTF-Bravo hikes over 5000 pounds of food and supplies to San Jerónimo, Comayagua, Honduras May 2, 2017 — Villagers of San Jerónimo, Comayagua, Honduras receive bags of food from more than 190 members of Joint Task Force-Bravo. MORE

MEDRETE and MPE missions support medical care in Honduras April 28, 2017 — Thirty-four personnel from Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Medical Element, along with Joint Security Forces (JSF) and Joint Support Battalion (JSB), participated in a two-day Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) and a Military Partnership Engagement with the Honduran Armed Forces April 20-22, providing basic medical care for more than 1,500 patients. MORE

La Paz, Comayagua Police force receives training April 11, 2017 — To further strengthen the knowledge of the local police forces, 115 members of the National Police force Comayagua and La Paz participated in a Subject matter Exchange with Joint Security Forces personnel from Joint Task Force-Bravo, stationed at Soto Cano Air Base in Palmerola, Comayagua.These exchanges were provided in both La Paz and Comayagua, MORE

Joint Task Force Bravo conducts medical exercise, builds partnerships in Nicaragua April 1, 2017 — Approximately 40 personnel from Joint Task Force – Bravo participated in a Medical Readiness Training Exercise here March 28-31 in support of the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health area representatives. MORE

Honduran, US Senior Enlisted Advisors develop program of instruction March 24, 2017 — Professional and properly trained forces are vital to any military unit. Without trained professionals a unit cannot perform the duties they are meant to perform.As part of the U.S. Southern Command’s “partner of choice” stand and Joint Task Force-Bravo’s commitment to enhancing partner nation capacity, a program of instruction for a potential MORE

Inside JTF-Bravo’s overwater search-and-rescue capability March 22, 2017 — Joint Task Force-Bravo’s 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment spent the last year developing a robust overwater search-and-rescue, or SAR, program that brings a crucial, life-saving capability to JTF-Bravo. MORE

JTF-Bravo helps fight wild fires March 22, 2017 — Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo partnered with Honduran Public Forces to contain multiple life-threatening wildfires here the first week of March. MORE

JTF-Bravo provides life-saving medical evacuation March 7, 2017 — Joint Task Force - Bravo’s Medical Element and the 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment provided vital medical support that helped save the life of a U.S. military retiree here Feb. 18. MORE

Soto Cano personnel become Crew Chiefs for a Day March 3, 2017 — Four volunteers from various specialties on JTF-Bravo were issued headsets and hearing protection by the 612 ABS’s transient aircraft section on March 2, they became crew chiefs for the day. MORE