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Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo climb a caving ladder attached to a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during a training exercise at Lake Yojoa, Honduras, Feb. 25, 2014. Task Force members and members of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted helocast, caving ladder and overwater hoist training during the exercise in order to maintain proficiency in a variety of skill sets as well as to prepare for future operations and exercises throughout Central America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 27, 2014

One rung at a time...

A member of Joint Task Force-Bravo is hoisted from the waters of Lake Yojoa, Honduras, during a training exercise, Feb. 25, 2014. Joint Task Force-Bravo and members of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted helocast, caving ladder and overwater hoist training during the exercise in order to maintain proficiency in a variety of skill sets as well as to prepare for future operations and exercises throughout Central America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 26, 2014

Hanging by a thread

A U.S. Marine instructs a Honduran marine during training at a Honduran military installation in La Ceiba, Honduras, Feb. 12, 2014. Members of U.S. Marine Forces South's Security Cooperation Team are conducting partnered training in several Central American countries in order to help build partner nation capacity and promote stability throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 26, 2014

MARFORSOUTH establishes logistics hub at Soto Cano Air Base

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — A Marine Forces South (MARFORSOUTH) Security Cooperation Team is utilizing Soto Cano Air Base as a logistical hub for ongoing partner nation operations in several Central American Countries.The Security Cooperation Team arrived here last week, and is conducting partnered training that will help build partner nation capacity and promote stability

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Mobile Surgical Team (MST) perform a surgical procedure during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise at Puerto Cortes Area Hospital in the Puerto Cortes region of Honduras, Feb. 19, 2014. The MST partnered with the surgical staff at the hospital to complete 12 surgeries and consult on 5 additional cases over three days. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Jennifer Shick)

Feb. 26, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo provides surgical care in Honduras

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo's Mobile Surgical Team (MST) partnered with the surgical staff at Puerto Cortes Area Hospital in the Puerto Cortes region of Honduras to complete 12 surgeries and consult on 5 additional cases over three days during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE), February 17-22. "I am extremely proud to serve the people of

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo took the Combat Water Survival Test (CWST) at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Feb. 24, 2014. The testing was conducted in the base swimming pool, and required participants to accomplish tasks including swimming 50 meters in uniform and boots, and treading water and floating for five minutes. JTF-Bravo members also trained on helocasting techniques as well as procedures for recovery from water via hoist. The training was conducted in preparation for future JTF-Bravo exercises and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 24, 2014

Taking the plunge

U.S. Army Sgt. Michelle Krieg and U.S. Army Sgt. Melissa Woods administer medication to a Honduran child during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) conducted by Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL) in the village of Kele Kele, Department of Puerto Cortes, Honduras, Feb. 26, 2014. MEDEL, with support from JTF-Bravo Joint Security Forces, Army Forces Battalion, and the 1-228th Aviation Regiment, partnered with the Honduran Ministry of Health, the Honduran Red Cross, and the Honduran military to provide medical care to more than 1,100 people over two days in Kele Kele and Caoba, two remote villages in the Puerto Cortes region of Honduras. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Courtney Kreft)

Feb. 23, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element provides care to more than 1,000 in remote Honduran villages

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force -Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL), with support from JTF-Bravo Joint Security Forces, Army Forces Battalion, and the 1-228th Aviation Regiment, partnered with the Honduran Ministry of Health, the Honduran Red Cross, and the Honduran military to provide medical care to more than 1,100 people over two days in Kele Kele and Caoba, two

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Frank Melgarejo, Joint Task Force-Bravo Director of Operations, visits with Honduran Army Col. Adolfo Puerto, Chief of Staff of the Honduran 105th Infantry Brigade and Honduran Navy Commander Juan De Jesus during a visit to an ongoing Medical Readiness and Training Exercise (MEDRETE) being conducted in the town of Caoba, Department of Cortes, Honduras, Feb. 20, 2014. Several key leaders from Joint Task Force-Bravo met with Honduran military and civic leaders at the site to observe the medical relief mission and engage in discussion on how to build on the strong relationship between the U.S. and Honduras, and how Joint Task Force-Bravo can continue to partner with Honduras in order to provide assistance to those in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 21, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo, Honduran leaders visit MEDRETE site

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Several key leaders from Joint Task Force-Bravo met with Honduran military and civic leaders at the site of an ongoing Medical Readiness and Training Exercise (MEDRETE) being conducted in the town of Caoba, Department of Cortes, Honduras, Feb. 20.Task Force members met with Honduran Col. Adolfo Puerto, Chief of Staff of the Honduran 105th Infantry

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces paid a visit to local organization “Casa Ayuda”, Feb. 20, 2014, to share some joy with the kids there. The service members also brought gifts such as shoes, toys and clothes; as well as much needed school supplies. (Photos by Ana Fonseca)

Feb. 21, 2014

JSF brings toys and joy to CasAyuda

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Joint Security Forces paid a visit to local organization "Fundación CasAyuda" Feb. 20, to share some joy with the kids there. More than 30 JSF members spent the morning handing out gifts and school supplies to the kids at CasAyuda. "The JSF members are our angels," said Ms. Nelly Zelaya, Executive director and

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces paid a visit to local organization “Casa Ayuda”, Feb. 20, 2014, to share some joy with the kids there. The service members also brought gifts such as shoes, toys and clothes; as well as much needed school supplies. (Photo by Ana Fonseca)

Feb. 21, 2014

JSF visits CasAyuda

U.S. Army Maj. Vicki English, Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element (MEDEL), examines a young Honduran girl during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) in the town of Caoba in the Department of Cortes, Honduras, Feb. 20, 2014. Medical professionals from Joint Task Force-Bravo partner with the Honduran Ministry of Health and the Honduran military to provide medical care to underserviced populations throughout Honduras. In the last six months, MEDEL has partnered with the Honduran Ministry of Health to provide care for more than 6,000 Hondurans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 21, 2014

A healing touch

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