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U.S. Army Sgt. Kwadwo Frimpong of American Forces Network records U.S. Army Capt. Yolanda Burnom, Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element, as she gives a holiday "shoutout" to her friends and family back in the United States, Oct. 15, 2013. Personnel assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo have the opporunity to record holiday greetings for loved ones, which are made available online for those stateside to view and sent to hometown news stations for broadcast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Oct. 15, 2013

Shoutouts for the holidays

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Thinh Huyne looks on as U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Bruce opens up a fire hose to knock down targets during a Fire Muster at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 10, 2013. The Fire Muster was conducted by the Fire and Emergency Services at the base in order to bring awareness to Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Oct. 10, 2013

Joint Task Force-Bravo hosts Fire Muster

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — To mark the end of Fire Prevention Week here, the Joint Task Force-Bravo Fire and Emergency Services professionals from the 612th Air Base Wing hosted a "fire muster" today, giving members of JTF-Bravo as well as local Honduran fire departments an opportunity to test their firefighting skills."We hold this event to build camaraderie and to bring

U.S. Army Capt. Dan Lozano accepts the Headquarters and Supply Company guidon from Lt. Col. Alan McKewan, commander, Joint Task Force-Bravo Army Forces Battalion. Lozano assumed command of the HSC in a ceremony held at Soto Cano Air Base, Oct. 9, 2013. He replaces outgoing commander, U.S. Army Capt. Ballah Howard. The HSC provides forward command and control, bulk fuel distribution, tactical transportation support, water purification, aerial delivery and ammunition support for Joint Task Force-Bravo. The company is comprised of Air Force, Army, and Navy personnel. All the services work together to accomplish the company's diverse mission. (Photo by Martin Chahin)

Oct. 9, 2013

Headquarters and Support Company change of command

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

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