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Volunteers carry 35-pounds of food in backpacks to villagers in Potrerillos, Siguatepeque, Honduras, Oct. 25, 2014. As part of the 57th Chapel Hike, more than 130 members assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo laced up their hiking boots and trekked almost four miles up a mountain to help deliver over 3,500-pounds of donated dry goods to villagers in need. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman)

Oct. 29, 2014

With the strength of their backs, Joint Task Force-Bravo delivers goods to Hondurans in need

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — What started as a small group of friends wanting to explore the Comayagua mountain valley in 2007, has grown exponentially to a large group of service members on a hike for a "higher power."For the 57th Chapel Hike, more than 130 members assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo laced up their hiking boots and trekked almost four miles up a mountain to

Maj. Gen. Joseph P. DiSalvo, U.S. Army South Commanding General, was greeted by Col. Kirk Dorr, Joint Task Force-Bravo Commander, and Col. Rollin Miller, Army Support Activity Commander, on the flightline at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 21 2014. Maj. Gen. DiSalvo visited different areas of the post to learn more about the continued efforts to upgrade infrastructure and to recognize personnel for their accomplishments (Photo by Martin Chahin)

Oct. 24, 2014

U.S. Army South leader visits Joint Task Force-Bravo

Twenty-seven volunteers from Joint Task Force- Bravo help carry cement blocks and shovel dirt for the foundation of 10 homes during a Habitat for Humanity build in La Paz, Honduras, Oct. 18, 2014. The homes are the first of 20 homes that will eventually be built in the new La Paz site, and they are expected to be completed by Dec. 20, 2014. Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to building and repairing homes with those in need. Habitat for Humanity’s work began in Honduras in 1988 and over the years, reached more than 70 communities and served over 15,240 families. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Connie Dillon)

Oct. 24, 2014

JTF-Bravo helps Habitat for Humanity, Honduras

LA PAZ, Honduras — Twenty-seven volunteers from Joint Task Force- Bravo help carry cement blocks and shovel dirt for the foundation of 10 homes during a Habitat for Humanity build in La Paz, Honduras, Oct. 18, 2014.   The homes are the first of 20 homes that will eventually be built in the new La Paz site, and they are expected to be completed by Dec. 20, 2014. 

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Civil and Military Operations Office help load vehicles donated through the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office onto flat bed trucks on Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 14, 2014. DRMO, the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development worked together to transfer over $100,000 worth of furniture and vehicles to USAID project Youth Alliance Honduras. DRMO offices receive and screen all property turned in by base agencies for reutilization and reuse. If items cannot be reused within the Department of Defense, it is considered for transfer or donation to other federal or state agencies, or other qualified organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo /Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman)

Oct. 22, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo helps out USAID with donated goods

A C-5 Galaxy from Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., approaches Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 11, 2014. The cargo transporting aircraft delivered over 6,000-pounds of humanitarian aid and supplies that were donated to Honduran citizens in need through the Denton Program. The Denton Program allows private U.S. citizens and organizations to use space available on U.S. military cargo planes to transport humanitarian goods to approved countries in need. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman)

Oct. 16, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo assists delivery of donated goods through Denton Program

Honduran service members load bags of supplies onto a U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook October 8 during Operation Caravana. Operation Caravana’s sole purpose is to provide the Honduran military freedom of movement and access to the isolated areas in Gracias a Dios, Colon and Olancho in order to continue their security operations. These troop movements and logistics re-supply flights will occur on an as-needed basis. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Capt. Steven Stubbs)

Oct. 9, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo commences Operation Caravana with Honduran military

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Over 300 4th Battalion Honduran military members loaded their gear and supplies onto CH-47F Chinooks and UH-60 Blackhawks during a four-day period to be transported to forward operating posts in the remote regions of Honduras October 6-9.In coordination with the U.S. Embassy's Office of Security Cooperation and the Honduran Air Force Operations

Key leaders from Joint Task Force-Bravo hike to a Medical Readiness and Training Exercise site in San Marco, La Paz, Honduras, Oct. 8, 2014. The MEDRETE provided the citizens of San Marco an opportunity to receive basic medical care as well as providing the military members with the opportunity to train in a remote location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman/Released)

Oct. 9, 2014

MEDRETE helps Joint Task Force-Bravo leaders solidify relations with Honduran leaders

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — At the site of a Medical Readiness and Training Exercise in the town of San Marco, La Paz, Honduras,  key leaders from Joint Task Force-Bravo met with both Honduran civic and military leaders, Oct. 8, 2014.U.S. Army Col. Kirk Dorr, commander of JTF-B, met with Rene Melgar Argueta, governor of La Paz; Ernesto Garcia, Mayor of Guajiquiro; Dr. Oscar

Volunteers from Joint Task Force-Bravo hand out pink shirts for the “Think Pink 5K” supporting Breast Cancer Awareness on Soto Cano Air Base, Oct. 9, 2014. The fun run was planned and coordinated by the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Center to help increase breast cancer awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather R. Redman/Released)

Oct. 9, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo overran by a sea of pink

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — For the second year in a row, members assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo don their pink attire to participate in Soto Cano Air Base's "Think Pink 5K", Oct. 9, 2014.The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation event was planned to increase breast cancer awareness.The American Cancer Society estimates about 40,000 women will die from breast cancer in the

Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Medical Element (MEDEL) and the Army Support Activity hosted the Soto Cano Air Base Health and Wellness Fair providing valuable health and wellness information for all military and Department of Defense civilians on base, on October 2, 2014. (Photo by Martin Chahin)

Oct. 7, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo hosts Health and Wellness Fair

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL) and the Army Support Activity hosted the Soto Cano Air Base Health and Wellness Fair providing valuable health and wellness information for all military and Department of Defense civilians on base, October 2, 2014.There were eight booths set up to educate personnel on dental hygiene, mental health

Joint Task Force-Bravo's Army Forces Battalion (ARFOR) hosted a fun Saturday to 34 boys and with five adult chaperones from Horizontes al Futuro orphanage in Comayagua, August 20. The servicemembers and kids played soccer, basketball, swam in the base pool, watched a movie and enjoyed a pizza party lunch. (Courtesy photo)

Sept. 29, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Army Forces Battalion shares fun Saturday with local orphanage boys

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo's Army Forces Battalion (ARFOR) hosted a fun Saturday to 34 boys and with five adult chaperones from Horizontes al Futuro orphanage in Comayagua, August 20. The event was an opportunity for many servicemembers to interact with the boys for the first time. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Graham, Army Forces Battalion operations