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Aerial stunt performer Patty Wagstaff cuts ribbon while flying inverted as Honduran military, U.S. military and civilians assist at an air show June 12, 2011, at Colonel Armando Escalon Espinal Air Base, Honduras. This annual event drew more than 10,000 spectators, raised money for a local civilian hospital and bolstered friendships between the military and civilian aviation community of the U.S. and Honduras.

June 14, 2011

Joint Task Force-Bravo personnel help spread goodwill at Honduran air show

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — An aircrew from the 1st Battalion 228th Aviation Regiment represented Joint Task Force-Bravo at the San Pedro Sula Air Show that took place at the Colonel Armando Escalon Espinal Air Base June 11-12.The crew consisted of the pilots, Chief Warrant Officer Andy Musfeldt and Chief Warrant Officer Brian Hayes, and the Crew Chiefs, Sgt. Ernie Martinez

Ruben Barahona, a Honduran firefighter, and Senior Airmen Christopher Benner, 612th Air Base Squadron firefighter, carry away a life-sized 175-pound "victim” from a UH60 helicopter during an exercise June 7, 2011 at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The exercise, called Central America Sharing Mutual Operational Knowledge and Experiences, or CENTAM SMOKE, allows U.S. and Honduran Airmen and civilian firefighters four days of team-building training.

June 12, 2011

CENTAM SMOKE fuels partnerships

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Firefighters from the 612th Air Base Squadron's fire department trained alongside partner nation firefighters here, June 6- 9.The exercise, called Central America Sharing Mutual Operational Knowledge and Experiences, or CENTAM SMOKE, allowed U.S. and Honduran firefighters four days of team-building exercises. "It's the first exercise like this I've

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - General Douglas M. Fraser, U.S. Southern Command commander, Col. Gregory D. Reilly, outgoing Joint Task Force-Bravo commander and Col. Ross A. Brown, incoming JTF-Bravo commander, prepare to exicute a change of command ceremony here, May 18. (Department of Defense photo/Martin Chahin)

May 18, 2011

Assuming command

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — The weather was as warm as the welcoming hearts of Joint Task Force-Bravo personnel when Gen. Douglas M. Fraser, U.S. Southern Command commander handed command over to Col. Ross A. Brown here, May 18.Relinquished command was Col. Gregory D. Reilly who assumed command of JTF-B in February 2010. During his 15 months of leadership, Col. Reilly oversaw

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Joint Task Force-Bravo had nine members attend and successfully complete the Unit Armors Certification Course May 9-13. Here Specialist Angelia Mowery observes as instructor, Sergeant 1st Class Jack Graves explains head space and timing on a .50 cal machine gun. (U.S. Air Froce photo/Staff Sgt. Kimberly Rae Moore)

May 17, 2011

Weapons Secured

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo personnel completed the Unit Armorer Certification Course here, May 13. Upon completion of the Unit Armorer Certification Course all graduates will be able to perform physical security, inventory and maintenance of eight types of weapons, from 9mm pistols to .50 cal machine guns, in accordance with Technical Manuals, Army

Staff Sgt. Ronald Myers, Joint Task Force-Bravo Personnel deputy director, hands out candy to children during a Chapel Hike to El Taladro April 9. During this chapel hike, the base donated 130 bags of sustainment foods to their neighbors in need. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kimberly Rae Moore.)

April 12, 2011

Delivering food, fun

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — The Joint Task Force-Bravo team grew with the addition of its new chaplain, Maj. Daniel Thompson, who arrived March 22. While serving as a visible reminder of the Holy, the new JTF-B chaplain provides spiritual care and the opportunity for members to exercise their constitutional right to freedom of religion.Chaplain Thompson, here from Spangdahlem

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Joint Task Force-Bravo recieved shipment of a new M996 Tactical Ambulance, here, Mar. 24. The ambulance is part of the JTF-Bravo Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Life Cycle Management Plan, an on-going equipment modernization plan to enchance mission capabilities. JTF-Bravo is U.S. Southern Command's regional asset providing the first US military response throughout the Central and South America. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. David McCain)

March 24, 2011

M996 Tactical Ambulance

March 23, 2011

RCO bolsters local business opportunities

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — The Soto Cano Regional Contracting Office here aided the local economy by offering business opportunities to local vendors March 9 -18. The office, which includes two U.S. civilians, three U.S. Air Force military and six Honduran civilians, traveled to three cities in the area surrounding the base in an effort to enhance the availability of goods

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Tech Sgts. Antonio Araiza and Rebeca Rosado take their seats and prepare for graduation from the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy in Bogoata, Colombia Mar. 3. Sergeant Araiza went to the academy from the 612 Air Base Squadron, completed the 228-hour course entirely in Spanish and was recognized as both Distinguished Graduate and John Levitow Award winner. Joint Task Force-Bravo and Soto Cano Air Base are committed to full partnerships with Central American governments in training and missions to support security, stability and prosperity throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Emmit Bartee)

March 17, 2011

U.S. Air Force NCOs making history in Colombia

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras —  The 612th Air Base Squadron at Soto Cano Air Base made history on Mar. 3 when one of their non-commissioned officers graduated from the International NCO Academy at a Colombian Air Force Base in Bogota, Colombia.Tech. Sgt. Antonio Araiza, 612th ABS air traffic control watch supervisor, graduated the 228-hour course as not only a Distinguished

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras -- Lt. Col. Frank Stoecker, Joint-Task Force-Bravo Medical Element anesthetist, calculates medications for a patient preparing to undergo surgery at the Santa Teresa Hospital in Comayagua. The JTF-Bravo MEDEL surgical team assisted local surgeons Mar. 10 during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise. JTF-Bravo participates in approximately two local MEDRETEs per week in addition to 24 large-scale MEDRETES per year, providing nearly 32,000 Honduran citizens with healthcare they might not otherwise receive. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kimberly Rae Moore)

March 15, 2011

JTF-B Mobile Surgical Team assists in Comayagua

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Six members of the Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element surgical team assisted local surgeons in two surgeries in Comayagua, Honduras, during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise Mar. 10 MEDRETEs allow military personnel training in delivery of medical care in austere conditions. In local MEDRETEs the surgical staff drives to local hospitals and

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - 1Lt. Eilleen Babon, Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element nurse, checks the blood pressure of a patient in Choluteca Mar. 11. Lieutennant Babon was part of a Medical Readiness and Training Exercise held there to assist the Honduran Ministry of Health in providing basic medical services to residents of the area. JTF-Bravo routinely conducts training exercises throughout Central Americal to ensure regional stability as well as to our ability to respond to natural disasters, provide humanitarian assistance, and protect the vital interests of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. John T. Stamm)

March 14, 2011

Choluteca MEDRETE

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