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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

More than 19,000 pounds of donated medical supplies and equipment were picked up from Soto Cano Air Base by the non-governmental organization "Helping Hands for Honduras," working in conjunction with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Feb. 19, 2014. The six pallets of medical supplies originally arrived at Soto Cano via C-17 aircraft as "Denton Cargo," Feb. 3, and were offloaded and staged for pickup by Joint Task Force-Bravo's 612th Air Base Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 20, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo's 612th Air Base Squadron plays key role in delivery of humanitarian aid

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo's 612th Air Base Squadron played a key role in the distribution of more than 19,000 pounds of donated medical supplies and equipment to hospitals throughout Honduras, Feb. 19.The supplies, which originally arrived at the base via U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Feb. 3, had been donated through the non-profit

U.S. Army Col. Thomas Boccardi, Commander, Joint Task Force-Bravo, presents a "Kick for Nick" soccer ball to Ruben Raudales, Governor of the Department of La Paz, Honduras, Feb. 19, 2014. Boccardi spent the day meeting with leaders of several communities surrounding Soto Cano Air Base. During the meetings, Boccardi presented each leader with more than twenty soccer balls and a collection of soccer jerseys donated from the "Kick for Nick" non-profit organization, which collects and distributes soccer balls for underprivileged children in honor of fallen U.S. Army Pvt. Nick Madaras, who was killed in Iraq in 2006.

Feb. 19, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo Commander engages with local leaders, honors fallen soldier

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — U.S. Army Col. Thomas Boccardi, Commander, Joint Task Force-Bravo, spent the afternoon visiting with leaders of several communities surrounding Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Feb. 19, Boccardi met with Ruben Raudales, Governor of the Department of La Paz, Gilma Castillo, Mayor of the city of La Paz, and Jose Tejeda, Mayor of the city of Cane. The

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly, commander, U.S. Southern Command, pins rank on newly promoted U.S. Army Sgt. Alejandro Arellano during a promotion and awards ceremony conducted on the flightline at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Feb. 13, 2014. Kelly pinned new rank on six Task Force members who were promoted during the ceremony and presented medals, including the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal, to 18 members. Following the ceremony, Kelly addressed the members of the Task Force and thanked them for their work and dedication to duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 14, 2014

USSOUTHCOM Commander presides at Joint Task Force-Bravo promotion, awards ceremony