Articles

Dec. 20, 2013

Unseen heroes: The 612th Air Base Squadron's Air Traffic Controllers

U.S aircraft flying into or out of Soto Cano Air Base deal with a variety of challenges, including terrain, weather, and other aircraft. Each of these presents a potential hazard, and pilots operating in Soto Cano airspace rely on the work of a few members of Joint Task Force-Bravo to assist them in safely navigating the area.That responsibility

Dec. 20, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo's military working dogs receive MEDEVAC familiarization training

Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL) teamed up with the 1- 228 Aviation Regiment and Joint Security Forces (JSF) to conduct a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) training exercise that included the JSF's military working dogs. The purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the dogs and their handlers with loading and unloading the animals onto

Dec. 19, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo members ring in the holidays with “5K Jingle Bell Run & Walk”

More than 100 Joint Task Force-Bravo members participated in the "2013 Jingle Bell 5K Run & Walk" here today. Jingle bells bracelets were given out before the race started to enhance everyone's holiday outfits and spirit. The race was organized by the Army Support Activity's (ASA) Department of Family Morale Welfare and Recreation. The MWR

Dec. 16, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo members and local Honduran citizen render aid to vehicle accident victim

Four members of Joint Task Force-Bravo and a local Honduran citizen came to the aid of a man injured in a vehicle accident off base here, Dec. 11, 2013.U.S. Air Force Capt. Allen Bear, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Batres, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Fowler and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Willie Price were riding in a taxi driven by Jose Adalberto

Dec. 15, 2013

Hike it, give it, work it: Joint Task Force-Bravo completes triathlon of humanitarian efforts

More than 100 members of Joint Task Force-Bravo hiked three miles while carrying backpacks filled with food and supplies to the village of Ajuterique in the Department of Comayagua, Honduras, Dec. 14.The Task Force members were participating in the 51st Joint Task Force-Bravo chapel hike. Chapel hikes are an ongoing Joint Task Force-Bravo outreach

Dec. 13, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo supports pediatric disaster training for Honduran emergency responders

Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL) partnered with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to host members of the Honduran Ministry of Health, the Honduran Red Cross, local first responders, the Honduran Pediatrics Association, and the Permanente Contingency Commission of Honduras (COPECO, Honduran version of FEMA) in the first of a

Dec. 11, 2013

A noble calling: Joint Task Force-Bravo reaches out to those in need

The elderly woman shuffled forward, her bare feet taking small, ginger steps as she slowly made her way down a path and into a clearing. She paused for a moment and took in the scene before her. Hundreds of people, men, women, and children of all ages were gathered around a dilapidated wooden building, patiently standing in the relentless heat of

Dec. 8, 2013

"Operation Holiday Blessing" provides holiday joy for Honduran orphans

More than 300 Honduran orphans were treated to a day of activities, treats, gifts, and holiday joy during Joint Task Force-Bravo's "Operation Holiday Blessing," Dec. 6.A group of more than 200 volunteers from across the Task Force worked together to pull off the event, which was designed to provide underprivileged children with a truly special

Dec. 8, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo MEDEVAC saves life of Honduran infant

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL) and 1-228th Aviation Regiment conducted a successful medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) to save the life of a six-week old infant in the Department of Gracias a Dios, Honduras, Dec. 3, 2013.MEDEL was conducting a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE), providing medical care to residents