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U.S. Army Sgt. Jazmaine Blakeney, Joint Task Force – Bravo Medical Element lab technician, examines tissue samples during an investigation, July 10, 2019, at La Libertad, Honduras. Members of JTF-B were asked by the Honduran Ministry of Health to conduct an investigation into the cause of Leishmaniasis and provide any recommendations that may stop infection. Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that is caused by infection with leishmania parasites, which are spread through the bite of sand flies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

July 15, 2019

U.S., Honduran health services battle disease in Honduran mountain community

COMAYAGUA, Honduras — Joint Task Force Bravo in concurrence with the Honduran Ministry of Health conducted a medical investigation into a possible disease outbreak, July 9 and 10, at La Libertad in the district of Comayagua, Honduras. Members of JTF-B’s Medical Element (MEDEL) examined the area of La Libertad to determine how and where the disease, Leishmaniasis, was spreading in the community and provide any recommendations that may stop infection.

U.S. Army medics from Joint Task Force - Bravo Medical Element transport a burn victim to a casualty collection point during a joint training exercise, June 26, 2019, at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. Members from Joint Task Force – Bravo’s Medical Element, 612th Air Base Squadron firefighters and 480th Military Police Company worked together to accomplish goals during the training event. The event involved the firefighters entering a smoke-filled building to recover burn casualties while the Medical Element performed triage at the scene. The 480TH MPC members provided a cordon of the area and kept rioting personnel from entering the scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

July 1, 2019

Joint forces hone cohesion and skills during fire exercise

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — U.S. Air Force and Army service members from Joint Task Force – Bravo and Army Support Activity held a joint training exercise June 26, 2019, here. Firefighters from the 612th Air Base Squadron, medics from the Medical Element and security personnel from the 480th Military Police Company Forward 1 partnered together to rescue simulated burn casualties from a smoke-filled building and provide care to them on the scene.

U.S. Army Sgt. Carlos Solver, Puerto Rico National Guard Security Forces Training (SFT) instructor, provides guidance to a Honduran soldier firing an M-16 rifle during the SFT course June 8, 2019, at the 1st Artillery Battalion in Zambrano, Honduras. Honduran Army soldiers participated in the two-week SFT course led by U.S. Army Puerto Rico National Guard service members assigned to Task Force ¬¬– Borinqueneer. The course taught them about security techniques and procedures to include formation, breaching, weapons training, casualty care, vehicle searching and tactical control points. The training was hosted as way to strengthen the host nations counter threat ability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

June 13, 2019

Honduran soldiers complete U.S. Army led Security Forces Training

ZAMBRANO RANGE, Honduras — Members of the Honduran Army completed Security Forces Training (SFT) conducted by the U.S. Army with a graduation ceremony June 11, 2019, here. Puerto Rico U.S. Army National Guard members assigned to Task Force - Borinqueneer trained 45 Honduran service members during a two-week course on security forces techniques and procedures.

U.S. Army Spc. Colin Yap, Joint Task Force – Bravo Medical Element medic, pricks the finger of young girl to measure her hemoglobin levels during a Pediatric Medical Readiness Training Exercise May 23, 2019 in La Paz, Honduras. MEDRET missions allow JTF-B medical personnel to train in their areas of expertise, while providing a service and strengthening partnership with the host nation. The service members saw approximately 120 patients during the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

May 31, 2019

JTF-B assess, educates Honduran community

LA PAZ, Honduras — Medics from Joint Task Force - Bravo’s Medical Element (MEDEL) and 1st Battalion 228th Aviation Regiment partnered to help assess the needs of Florida de San Jose, a small community of La Paz, Honduras, during a Pediatric Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE), May 22-23.

U.S. Army Sgt. Alicia Baum, 1st Battalion 228th Aviation Regiment flight paramedic, analyzes the condition of a simulated aircraft casualty during a search and rescue exercise, May 21, 2019, in Comayagua, Honduras. Members from various units on Joint Task Force – Bravo participated in the exercise that simulated a HH-60 Blackhawk crashed during a routine flight carrying personnel. The exercise practiced notification, recall, search and rescue, on-scene medical care, recovery of personnel from low and high angle austere terrain, and medical care once the injured returned to base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

May 30, 2019

Helicopter exercise tests JTF-B rescue capabilities

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — What started off as a routine passenger transport flight resulted in a search and recovery mission for Joint Task Force – Bravo The simulated scenario tested the base’s capabilities and procedures during a personnel recovery exercise, here, May 21.

U.S. Army Col. Manuel Iravedra, Joint Task Force – Bravo Medical Element dentist, consoles a young child during a dental examination as part of a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) May 10, 2019, in El Paraiso, Honduras. Members of JTF-B partnered with the Honduran Military and Ministry of Health to provide health care services for more than 1,300 Honduran citizens; reaching a third of the citizens in the towns of Argelia, Santa Maria and Las Dificultades in the El Paraiso Department. The goal of the mission was to provide the medical staff training in their areas of expertise as well as strengthen partnerships with the Honduran allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

May 16, 2019

U.S. service members support health efforts in El Paraiso

El Paraiso, Honduras — Members of Joint Task Force - Bravo’s Medical Element (MEDEL) conducted a training event from May 8 – 12. The training comprised of a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) and Medical Civil Action Program (MEDCAP) provided medical care for more than 1,300 Honduran citizens in the eastern region.

Beyond the Horizon 2019 officially kicked-off in an opening ceremony that included both U.S. Army and Guatemalan 5th Infantry Brigade Soldiers.

May 15, 2019

Beyond the Horizon 2019 Kicks Off With Opening Ceremony in Guatemala

In a joint, multi-national opening ceremony, Beyond the Horizon 2019 officially kicked off here with the Guatemalan 5th Infantry Brigade and U.S. Forces May 13, 2019.

Dominican Republic Civil Defense, Air Force search and rescue squadron, Army and other governmental and non-governmental organizations participated in water-rescue simulations as part of Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarias 2019.

May 13, 2019

Multinational Disaster Response Forces Conduct FA-HUM Training in Dominican Republic

Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarias 2019 observed day two of simulated disaster responses, May 9, 2019, in Bajo Yuna, Dominican Republic.

April 30, 2019

HONDURAN LEADERSHIP VISITS SOTO CANO

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — More than 30 representatives and senior leaders from different military and civilian Honduran organizations visited Soto Cano Air Base during Leader’s Day, April 26, 2019.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Andrew Lau, 1st Battalion 228th Aviation Regiment, explains the functions of the CH-47 Chinook, during a visit to the region, April 27, 2019, at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The delegates visited U.S. allies in Central and South America to update members of congress on the regional stability and preserve relationships in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

April 29, 2019

U.S. congress members visit Soto Cano AB

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Members of the U.S. congressional delegation visited here, April 27, as part of a regional tour. The delegates visited U.S. allies in Central and South America to update members of congress on the regional stability and preserve relationships in the area.

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