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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

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Capt. Matthew Deufemia, Civil Engineer Flight commander, 612th Air Base Squadron, pre-positions a fire simulator devise prior to the kick-off of a no-notice exercise here March 8. U.S. forces at Soto Cano Air Base train to ensure the highest levels of proficiency and readiness are maintained, guaranteeing preparation for any mission, emergency or crisis throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kimberly Rae Moore)

March 8, 2011

Contingency Training

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Joint Task Force-Bravo commander Col. Gregory Reilly (left) presents USSOUTHCOM Deputy Command Chaplain Lt. Col. Randy Marshall with a plaque during the National Prayer Observance Luncheon here Mar. 07. Colonel Marshall was the keynote speaker at the event. (Air Force photo/Capt. John T. Stamm)

March 7, 2011

National Prayer Luncheon

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras -- Joint Task Force-Bravo commander Col. Gregory Reilly leads the JTF-B run here Mar. 4. The monthly run encourages esprit de corps and physical fitness. Physical Fitness is paramount to mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kimberly Rae Moore)

March 7, 2011

And I ran

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Senior Airman Maria Barrett, Joint Task Force-Bravo medical technician, screens a patient at Canton El Espino, El Salvador, during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise Feb. 26. More than 30 JTF-Bravo members provided aid to 1600 people, obtaining training and experience in delivering medical care in austere conditions, promoting diplomatic relations, and providing humanitarian and civic assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kimberly Rae Moore)

March 2, 2011

JTF-Bravo provides medical care to 1600 in El Salvador

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — More than 30 Joint Task Force-Bravo members conducted a Medical Readiness Training Exercise in El Salvador Feb. 25-27 and provided aid to 1600 people. These exercises bring together key members of the U.S. and foreign militaries, U.S. Embassy Country Teams, U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, Host Nation government agencies and indigenous civilian

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Maj. Jorge Cintron, Joint Task Force-Bravo Civil - Military Operations director, helps unload a delivery of humanitarian assistance equipment to the city of Comayagua Feb. 28. JTF-Bravo delivered over nine thousand dollars in equipment to cities surrounding the base to assist in controlling the mosquito population. JTF-Bravo daily operations demonstrate the professionalism and training of the men and women of Joint Task Force-Bravo and the United States Military and our commitment to the region. (Air Force photo/Capt. John T. Stamm)

March 2, 2011

Helping our friends

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - Petty officer second class Paul Maestry, Joint Task Force-Bravo legal affairs, gives a student at Las Minitas a backpack from the Give a Kid a Backpack organization. More than 700 children in the surrounding Honduran communities received backpacks filled with school supplies Feb. 23 and 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kimberly Rae Moore)

March 1, 2011

Give a Kid a Backpack teams with JTF-B, gives away 700 backpacks

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras —  More than 700 children in the surrounding Honduran communities received backpacks filled with school supplies Feb. 23 and 24, thanks to a partnership between Joint Task Force-Bravo and the Give a Kid a Backpack organization."Give a Kid a Backpack is nonprofit organization that works toward enriching the lives of impoverished children around the

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras – Joint Task Force-Bravo joined several Honduran first responders in a course geared toward a unified plan for reaction during disasters and crisis. Instructor Edgar Lopez, Costa Rica Fire Department, uses models during a scenario to test the participants’ knowledge gained through the course. JTF-Bravo is 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/Staff Sgt. Kimberly Rae Moore)

Feb. 21, 2011

Emergency responders train together through COPECO

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — A smorgasbord of uniforms, including one of Joint Task Force-Bravo, filled a classroom in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as the diverse group participated in a first responders' course Feb. 16 and 17.The group of 25 came together to prepare for how they will respond and work together should a disaster or crisis occur in Honduras.According to Fernando

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