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SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Joint Task Force-Bravo recieves a shipment of tactical equipment, Jan. 6, which will support mission requirements. A total of 69 replacement vehicles began arriving here in November 2010, and deliveries will continue through October 2011. JTF-B maintains the highest levels of proficiency and readiness to provide support capabilities for any mission, emergency or crisis. (U.S. photo/Staff Sgt. Kimberly Rae Moore)

Jan. 10, 2011

Rebuilding the fleet

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — When a shipment of wheeled tactical vehicles arrived at Soto Cano Air Base, Jan. 6, the Joint Task Force-Bravo Logistics team came one step closer to what the task force commander, Colonel Gregory Reilly, deemed "a significant accomplishment of regenerating our wheeled fleet."Maj. Richard Lazik, director of logistics here, recognized the fleet's

Seven members of Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Medical Element at Soto Cano Air Base assisted local surgeons in La Paz, Dec. 21. Lt.. Col. Frank Stoecker, certified registered nurse anesthetist, Capt. Danny Sandefur, CRNA, Staff Sgt. Jet Martinez, surgical technician, Capt. Ramona Fowler, operating room nurse, Capt. Ileen Verble, OR nurse, Doctor (Lt. Col.) Bernard Kopchinski, surgeon, Tech. Sgt. Vincint Edwards, surgical tech. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kimberly Moore)

Dec. 30, 2010

JTF-B 's MEDEL assists surgeries in La Paz

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Seven members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element at Soto Cano Air Base assisted local surgeons in La Paz, Dec. 21, in a Medical Readiness Training Exercise. Commonly known as MEDRETEs, the objectives include providing U.S. military personnel training in delivery of medical care in austere conditions and promoting diplomatic relations

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Col. Greg Reilly, Joint Task Force-Bravo commander, and Mrs. Lisa Reilly serve a homestyle Christmas lunch to the troops here Dec. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. John T. Stamm)

Dec. 25, 2010

Christmas at Soto Cano

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Two Airmen from Joint Task Force-Bravo perform Combat Lifesaver techinques on a practice dummy during training here Dec. 14. CLS training address proper techniques and procedures to take care of injured Soldiers, which will allow first responders to ensure maximum survivability on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo/Army PFC Kelvin Rivera)

Dec. 23, 2010

Combat Lifesaver training

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Staff Sgt. Josue Santiago inspects the inside of a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck-M978 A3. Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant shop troops here trained on the new capabilities and functions of their 9 newest fleet additions Dec. 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kimberly Moore)

Dec. 20, 2010

New tankers and training increase mobility capabilities

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Personnel from the Joint Task Force-Bravo Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant shop here are now trained to operate updated equipment with new capabilities after successfully completing the Operators New Equipment Training class Dec. 13-14.The training is necessary to familiarize personnel on capabilities and function of new updates installed on the Heavy

The Jingle Bell Run took place at Soto Cano Air Base, Dec. 16. Members basewide ran the nearly 3.5 mile run/walk enthusiastically adorning jingle bells and Santa hats. Morale Welfare and Recreation sponsored the event and t-shirts were awarded to the first 150 members who completed the run. American Forces News was also on scene videoing and interviewing participants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kimberly R. Moore)

Dec. 17, 2010

Jingle Bell Running at Soto Cano

Dec. 16, 2010

Aircrew aids injured Coast Guardsman

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Soldiers from the 1-228th Aviation Regiment "Witchdoctors" medical team here aided in the treatment of a U.S. Coast Guardsman injured while at sea off the coast of Honduras.Two Joint Task Force-Bravo pilots flew a crew of two medics aboard an HH-60L Black Hawk helicopter to Puerto Cortes, Honduras, Dec. 14, to airlift the Coast Guardsman to the

Dec. 16, 2010

Joint Task Force-Bravo enhances counter-drug capabilities

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — The 1-228th Aviation Regiment and other supporting elements from Joint Task Force-Bravo deployed to Puerto Castilla, Honduras, Dec. 5-11, for a training mission in support of counter-drug operations.JTF-Bravo coordinated with American and Honduran special forces who served as a simulated law enforcement team, boosting the realism of the training.

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras -- Honduran Air Force Academy cadets watch the Friendship Chapel Worship Band play Christmas carols during the tree lighting ceremony here Dec. 10. Both Honduran and U.S. servicemembers attended the event, which was hosted by the base Chapel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Rojek)

Dec. 13, 2010

O Tannenbaum

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Army Staff Sgt.Shontal Thompson, flight medic with the 1-228th Aviation Regiment here, coaches firefighters from Honduras and El Salvador, 7 Dec., on proper medical evacuation techniques during the landmark firefighting training exercise known as Central America Sharing Operational Knowledge and Experiences. CENTAM SMOKE is a week-long, quarterly event designed to enhance firefighting capabilities throughout Central America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. John T. Stamm)

Dec. 13, 2010

Multinational training enhances firefighting capabilities throughout Central America

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — U.S. forces stationed at Soto Cano, in full partnership with Central American governments, routinely conduct training and missions to support security, stability and prosperity throughout the region.From Dec. 6-9, the 612th Air Base Squadron and Joint Task Force Bravo hosted firefighters from Honduras and El Salvador in the Central America Sharing

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