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Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Army Forces Battalion play dodgeball with children from the Horizontes al Futuro orphanage, Oct. 6, 2013. The ARFOR members brought sandwiches and treats for the children, then spent the afternoon visiting and playing games with them. (Courtesy photo)

Oct. 7, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo's Army Forces Battalion visits local orphanage

Col. Thomas Boccardi, Joint Task Force-Bravo commander, signs a proclamation declaring Fire Prevention Week at Joint Task Force-Bravo as U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Juan Valle, Sparky the Fire Dog, and JTF-Bravo fire inspector Herberth Gaekel look on, Oct. 7, 2013. Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and now serves as a way to keep the public informed about the importance of fire prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Oct. 7, 2013

Fire Prevention Week kicks off at Joint Task Force-Bravo

A UH-60 Blackhawk assigned to the 1-228th Aviation Regiment, Joint Task Force-Bravo, hovers over a landing zone at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 2, 2013. The aircrew members of the 1-228th regularly conduct night-flying training missions in order to maintain proficiency and currency on flying while wearing night vision goggles (NGVS). (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Oct. 5, 2013

We own the night: JTF-Bravo's helicopters conduct the mission anywhere, anytime

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — From the ground, the sky is a dark void. If it weren't for the rhythmic pounding of the rotors echoing through the inky blackness, there would be no indication a helicopter approaching. From the cockpit of the UH-60 Blackhawk, however, it's a different story. The pilots and crewmembers peer through their night vision goggles (NVGS) and take in the

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Headquarters Supply Company (HSC) conduct a full inventory of all equipment assigned to the outgoing HSC commander. In order for the Army to receive a new commander, he or she along with the supply noncommissioned officer-in-charge, must conduct a detailed physical account of every item on the hand receipts from the previous commander. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Floyd)

Oct. 4, 2013

Headquarters Support Company completes 100 percent inventory

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — The members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Headquarters Support Company (HSC) successfully completed a 100 percent inventory of all equipment assigned to the previous HSC commander, Sept. 23-30.The inventory was conducted due to an upcoming change of command for the HSC.  In order for the Army to receive a new commander, he or she, along with the

U.S. Army Col. Thomas Boccardi, Joint Task Force-Bravo commander, leads the way during an "Esprit de Corps" run at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 4, 2013. The formation run was conducted for servicemembers to exhibit pride and esprit de corps within the organization while improving physical fitness. Boccardi addressed the servicemembers prior to the run and thanked them for their outstanding work and commitment to the mission of JTF-Bravo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Oct. 4, 2013

Esprit de Corps run

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo and members of the Belizean armed forces pose in front of one of Joint Task Force-Bravo's CH-47 Chinook helicopter's prior to a training exercise in Belize, Sept. 26, 2013. Joint Task Force-Bravo and the Belizean military performed joint military training in order to enhance operational capabilities as well as to continue to build international relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Oct. 3, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo supports marijuana eradication operation in Belize

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — The U.S. Embassy Military Liaison Office in Belmopan and Joint Task Force-Bravo partnered with Belizean military forces in a successful marijuana eradication operation in Belize from September 25 to 28, 2013.The operation resulted in the Belizean forces destroying 22 marijuana fields and approximately 37,970 mature marijuana plants with an initial

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Lane inspects a Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) connection during a disaster response exercise in Belize, Sept. 26, 2013. Lane serves as part of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Central America Survey and Assessment Team, and set up the team's tactical communication for the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Oct. 1, 2013

Can you hear me now? JTF-Bravo tactical communication keeps service members in the field connected

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — For a forward-deployed unit, one of the most critical keys to mission success is the establishment and maintenance of clear communication with leadership. At Joint Task Force-Bravo, the responsibility of establishing that vital communication while in the field falls on the shoulders communication experts like Radio Frequency Specialist, U.S. Air

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Central America Survey and Assessment Team (C-SAT) pose with representative from the Belize Defence Forces, the British Army, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) and the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) in Belize, Sept. 27, 2013. The C-SAT participated in a disaster response exercise with a focus on increasing the coordinatino between the various military and disaster response entitites in order to alleviate human suffering in the event of a real world disaster. (U.S. Air force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Sept. 28, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo conducts international disaster response exercise

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Central America Survey and Assessment Team (C-SAT) participated in a multi-national, intergovernmental disaster response exercise in Belize, Sept. 26-28.The C-SAT is a rapidly deployable unit that provides United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) with the capability to define and tailor a U.S. Department of

A crewchief takes in the view of a corral reef off the coast of Honduras from the ramp of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, Sept. 28, 2013. The Chinook was transporting members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Central America Survey and Assessment team back to Soto Cano Air Base following an exercise operation in Belize. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Sept. 28, 2013

Living on the edge

Azwneth Sexauer from U.S. Army Public Health Command South Region places a sample into the cartridge to test for Giardia and Cryptosporidium, during her visit here, Sep 25, 2013. These tests are part of a study to see if certain approved FDA tests could be used in extreme environments. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Courtney Kreft)

Sept. 28, 2013

MEDEL hosts experiments at JTF-Bravo

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force- Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL) worked with the Honduran Ministry of Health and the United States Army Public Health Command Region South to test the operability of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved enteric testing kits in an extreme environment during their visit to Honduras from Sept 24-26. "These tests would not be

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