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U.S. Army Col. Manuel Iravedra, Joint Task Force – Bravo Medical Element dentist, consoles a young child during a dental examination as part of a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) May 10, 2019, in El Paraiso, Honduras. Members of JTF-B partnered with the Honduran Military and Ministry of Health to provide health care services for more than 1,300 Honduran citizens; reaching a third of the citizens in the towns of Argelia, Santa Maria and Las Dificultades in the El Paraiso Department. The goal of the mission was to provide the medical staff training in their areas of expertise as well as strengthen partnerships with the Honduran allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

May 16, 2019

U.S. service members support health efforts in El Paraiso

El Paraiso, Honduras — Members of Joint Task Force - Bravo’s Medical Element (MEDEL) conducted a training event from May 8 – 12. The training comprised of a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) and Medical Civil Action Program (MEDCAP) provided medical care for more than 1,300 Honduran citizens in the eastern region.

Beyond the Horizon 2019 officially kicked-off in an opening ceremony that included both U.S. Army and Guatemalan 5th Infantry Brigade Soldiers.

May 15, 2019

Beyond the Horizon 2019 Kicks Off With Opening Ceremony in Guatemala

In a joint, multi-national opening ceremony, Beyond the Horizon 2019 officially kicked off here with the Guatemalan 5th Infantry Brigade and U.S. Forces May 13, 2019.

Dominican Republic Civil Defense, Air Force search and rescue squadron, Army and other governmental and non-governmental organizations participated in water-rescue simulations as part of Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarias 2019.

May 13, 2019

Multinational Disaster Response Forces Conduct FA-HUM Training in Dominican Republic

Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarias 2019 observed day two of simulated disaster responses, May 9, 2019, in Bajo Yuna, Dominican Republic.

Honduran leadership visits Soto Cano

April 30, 2019

HONDURAN LEADERSHIP VISITS SOTO CANO

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — More than 30 representatives and senior leaders from different military and civilian Honduran organizations visited Soto Cano Air Base during Leader’s Day, April 26, 2019.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Andrew Lau, 1st Battalion 228th Aviation Regiment, explains the functions of the CH-47 Chinook, during a visit to the region, April 27, 2019, at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The delegates visited U.S. allies in Central and South America to update members of congress on the regional stability and preserve relationships in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

April 29, 2019

U.S. congress members visit Soto Cano AB

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Members of the U.S. congressional delegation visited here, April 27, as part of a regional tour. The delegates visited U.S. allies in Central and South America to update members of congress on the regional stability and preserve relationships in the area.

Air Force Women's Softball graphic

April 26, 2019

Air Force sports seeks male, female softball players

The Air Force is looking for men and women for 2019 Air Force Softball Trial Camps. The men’s camp is at Eglin AFB, Florida, and the women’s is at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Both camps are July 25 – Aug. 11. Armed Forces Softball Championships are Aug. 12-18 at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida. Applications are due no later than June 3 for coaching staffs and June 10 for athletes.

A UH-60 Blackhawk from the 1-228th Aviation Regiment aims to extinguish a simulated wildfire to show the additional capabilities of Joint Task Force - Bravo during the Central America Sharing Mutual Operational Knowledge and Experiences (CENTAM SMOKE) exercise, April 11, 2019, at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. CENTAM SMOKE brought together firefighters from Honduras, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala and El Salvador to train with U.S. Air Force members as well as develop bonds and understandings of one another’s culture with team building exercises. The weeklong training included aircraft and structural fires, vehicle extrication, and a firefighter combat challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Summers Jr.)

April 16, 2019

JTF-B burns cultural barriers during CENTAM SMOKE

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Firefighters from five Central American countries and Joint Task Force - Bravo participated in Central America Sharing Mutual Operational Knowledge and Experiences (CENTAM SMOKE) exercise, from April 8 - 12, here. CENTAM SMOKE, a biannual event hosted by the 612th Air Base Squadron, brought together fire fighters from Honduras, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala and El Salvador to train with U.S. Air Force members as well as develop bonds and understandings of one another’s culture with team building training.

U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer West, 1-228th Aviation Regiment Bravo Company commander, stands by a CH-47 Chinook at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, April 4, 2019.

April 8, 2019

Capt. West: Living her aviation dream

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Not many jobs hold as much appeal as that of a pilot. The freedom, the blue skies and the adventure draws people from all walks of life to find a way to get their flying license. Often times, those wide-eyed dreamers find a recruiter’s office to be a great avenue for their aspirations.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alex Duran, J3 Joint Operations Director, helps one of the local children on the trip down the mountain during Chapel Hike 78 in La Paz, Honduras, March 30, 2019.

April 4, 2019

JTF-Bravo hearts hike for Honduras

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, HONDURAS — Approximately 128 members of Soto Cano Air Base hiked into the mountains of La Paz, Honduras, during Chapel Hike 78, March 30.

U.S. Army Pfc. Jason Dingler, Joint Security Forces military working dog handler, watches as his canine, Greco, takes down Spc. Young Won Ham, Medical Element preventive medicine technician, during a demonstration at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, March 27, 2019.

April 3, 2019

MEDEL trains to assist MWDs

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, HONDURAS — Members of the Medical Element watched military working dog demonstrations at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, March 27.

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