Dec. 21, 2007

JTF-Bravo deploys medics to Costa Rica for first time in more than three years

PIEDRA MESA, Costa Rica — For the first time in more than three years, United States servicemembers from Joint Task Force-Bravo deployed to Costa Rica for a Medical Readiness Training Exercise Dec. 17. More than 600 patients were seen during the two-day exercise, with five critical enough to require air evacuation to the city of Limon, a 15-minute flight that would have

Dec. 18, 2007

12th AF delivers cookies, holiday cheer to forward operating locations

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL STATION, Cuba — The annual 12th Air Force morale mission dubbed as the "Cookie Caper" concluded here Dec. 14, as senior leadership delivered the last of more than 9,000 cookies donated to the troops for the holidays. An HC-130 from the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., began the journey Dec. 11, making its way to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras; the Netherlands

Dec. 17, 2007

Volunteers from JTF-Bravo deliver food to Honduran mountain village

CAPIRO, Honduras — United States servicemembers from Joint Task Force-Bravo took to the mountains around Soto Cano Air Base Dec. 14 to deliver food and supplies to Hondurans living off the beaten path. Approximately 60 volunteers joined the three-mile trek, sponsored by the JTF-Bravo Chapel, carrying more than 600 pounds of food on their backs to a village with about

Dec. 12, 2007

SOUTHCOM, JTF-Bravo spread holiday cheer at local orphanage

COMAYAGUA, Honduras — COMAYAGUA, Honduras - Servicemembers from Joint Task Force-Bravo and U.S. Southern Command helped spread a little holiday cheer at Hogar de Niños Tierra Santa orphanage here Dec. 8. More than 130 pairs of shoes were delivered to the children who call Hogar Tierra Santa home, according to Air Force 1st Lt. Brian Robinson, platoon leader of

Dec. 10, 2007

US forces help TESON students complete final hurdle

TAMARA DROP ZONE, Honduras — Sixteen students of the Honduran army's elite unit TESON parachuted from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter here Dec. 8, completing the final hurdle in their training. TESON, which stands for Tropas Especiales para Operaciones de Selva y Nocturnas, is akin to the U.S. Army Rangers, according to Army Lt. Col. Gregory Jicha, commander of Joint Task

Dec. 7, 2007

JTF-Bravo MEDEL sets up shop in local hospital

COMAYAGUA, Honduras — Doctors, nurses and medical technicians from Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element performed four surgeries at Santa Teresa hospital here Dec. 5. The mission, known as a Surgical Medical Readiness Training Exercise, is a common occurrence for the Airmen and Soldiers of MEDEL, usually happening twice a week in the towns of Comayagua and La Paz.

Dec. 4, 2007

American, Honduran military leadership take ‘camaraderie walk’

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - For 25 years United States servicemembers assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo have worked side by side with the Honduran military toward the successful completion of their various missions. The cooperative efforts of the two nations have forged a working relationship that is evident in almost every office, workshop and

Nov. 29, 2007

MWR office provides entertainment for remote troops during holidays

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Even though the temperatures are still hovering around the mid-80s, the winter holiday season has arrived at Joint Task Force-Bravo. Typically, around this time of year the Morale, Welfare and Recreation office increases the amount of special events it offers to servicemembers stationed here, said Rachel Nicholls, services branch manager. "We know

Nov. 28, 2007

Local leaders get first-hand look at Soto Cano

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Approximately 30 leaders from throughout Honduras visited here Nov. 27 to gain a better understanding of Joint Task Force-Bravo's mission and capabilities. The annual event brought together not only Honduran government leaders, but also representatives from the U.S. Embassy, World Food Program and the U.S. Agency for International Development. "It

Nov. 20, 2007

JTF-Bravo servicemembers bring Thanksgiving to Honduran village

LA SAMPEDRANA, Honduras — Approximately 70 people from Joint Task Force Bravo made a five-and-half-mile hike up Comayagua Mountain to bring a Thanksgiving-sized feast of more than 600 pounds of food to villagers in La Sampedrana Nov. 17. The hike was the third in a series of five planned by Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Chad Bellamy and the longest one to date. Army Spc.