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The officers of Joint Task Force-Bravo participated in a special physical training session, during which they competed in an "Urban Hero Challenge" at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 22, 2013. The officers divided into teams and competed in events that included pushing and pulling a Humvee, tire-flipping, a fire-hose carry relay race, along with several others. The winning team of the competition earned the right to hoist Joint Task Force-Bravo Commander Thomas Boccardi's "PT Championship Belt." The special PT session served to enhance camaraderie, teamwork, and esprit de corps among the JTF-Bravo officers, as well as to promote overall physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photos by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Nov. 22, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo officers take on "Urban Hero Challenge"

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to the 1-228th Aviation Regiment approaches Mocoron, Honduras while carrying a sling-loaded generator in order to set up a tactical operating base for a week-long Collective Training Exercise (CTE) being conducted by the 1-228th, Nov. 18, 2013. The generator was used to provide power for the tent the members of the unit slept in during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Nov. 21, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo's 1-228th Aviation Regiment accomplishes Collective Training Exercise

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — The call comes in to the Tactical Operation Center (TOC) without warning: A U.S. military member has been injured in an operation taking place off the coast of Honduras and requires an immediate medical evacuation (MEDEVAC). The aircrew instantly springs into action--the pilots, crew chief and flight medic quickly gather the available information

A formation of three UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo's 1-228th Aviation Regiment makes an approach for a landing at Puerto Castilla, Honduras, Nov. 19, 2013. The helicopters were flying a mission that was part of a week-long Collective Training Exercise (CTE) being conducted by the 1-228th. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Nov. 20, 2013

Formation flight

A C-130 Hercules airplane approaches the runway at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 15, 2013. The aircraft was at Soto Cano to participate in a training exercise being conducted by U.S. Special Forces at the base. (Photo by Martin Chahin)

Nov. 20, 2013

Aterrizaje tranquilo

U.S. Special Forces operators from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) exit a C-130 Hercules aircraft as part of RAPIDS infiltration/exfiltration training at Soto Cano Air Base, Nov. 15, 2013. RAPIDS is a Special Forces tactic for quickly inserting and removing personnel into and out of an area, and is used for personnel recovery of an isolated individual. (Photo by Martin Chahin)

Nov. 16, 2013

U.S. Special Forces conducts RAPIDS training at Soto Cano

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — U.S. Special Forces operators from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted RAPIDS infiltration/exfiltration training here, Nov. 15.RAPIDS is a Special Forces tactic for quickly inserting and removing personnel into and out of an area. In Central America, this tactic would most likely be utilized for personnel recovery of an isolated

A C-130 Hercules airplane approaches the runway at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 15, 2013. The aircraft was at Soto Cano to participate in a training exercise being conducted by U.S. Special Forces at the base. (Photo by Martin Chahin)

Nov. 16, 2013

Smooth landing

U.S. Army Spc. Brad Spencer, 1-228th Aviation Regiment, prepares to fire a M240 machine gun from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during aerial gunnery training, Nov. 15, 2013. Members of the 1-228th conduct aerial gunnery training regularly in order to maintain currency and proficiency on the weapon system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Nov. 15, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo's 1-228th Aviation Regiment conducts aerial gunnery training

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — The pounding of the rotors fills the air as the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter banks sharply to the right, hugging the terrain in a shallow valley between mountain peaks. From the side of the aircraft, a crew chiefs peers out the open window, his hands resting on the handles of a M240 machine gun. As the aircraft levels off, the sound of the rotors is

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Nov. 15, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo member honored by the Garifuna Veterans of America

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — A member of Joint Task Force-Bravo was recently honored by the Garifuna Veterans of America organization for his military service during an awards ceremony held in New York, Nov. 10, 2013.U.S. Army Maj. Juan Arzu, Joint Task Force-Bravo Contracting Chief, was one of several active duty and retired service members to be awarded the "America's Core

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Mobile Surgical Team (MST) conduct a procedure at Hospital Escuela in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Nov. 5, 2013. The MST conducted operations at the hospital as part of a Medical Readiness Training Exercise and completed four surgeries and consulted on three cases. (Courtesy photo)

Nov. 12, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo's Mobile Surgical Team provides trauma care in Honduras

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo's Mobile Surgical Team (MST) completed four surgeries and consulted in three cases at Hospital Escuela in Tegucigalpa, Honduras during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE), November 4-6. "This was a great opportunity for our team and gave us a chance to see things that are more emergent in an environment where the

Twenty-one members of the 612 ABS spent the afternoon at the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe orphanage in Comayagua, Honduras, Sept. 6, 2013. Six children at the orphanage had a birthday during the month of November, and the 612 ABS members brought along birthday gifts to celebrate the occassion. Members of the 612th spent the afternoon playing and visiting with the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stacy Rogers)

Nov. 11, 2013

612th Air Base Squadron provides a happy birthday for Honduran children

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's 612th Air Base Squadron paid a visit to a local orphanage Nov. 6 to help provide some birthday joy for children there.Twenty-one members of the 612 ABS spent the afternoon at the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe orphanage in Comayagua. Six children at the orphanage had a birthday during the month of November, and the

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