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Joint Task Force-Bravo welcomed the newest members of the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps for the U. S. Army and Air Force in their first-ever joint NCO induction ceremony September 5, 2014. Twenty-five NCOs from the Army Forces Battalion and Medical Element took part in the time-honored tradition symbolizing their change from a follower to a leader for current and future service members. (Photo by Martin Chahin)

Sept. 16, 2014

JTF-Bravo performs first joint NCO induction ceremony

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — A ceremony welcoming the newest members of the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps for the U. S. Army and

U.S. Army Sgts. Gary Aaron and Dionna Ferrell treat a woman who passed out due to an asthma attack and pneumonia. JTF-Bravo's Medical Element, in conjunction with the 1-228th Aviation Regiment, U.S. Embassy in San Salvador, the El Salvador Ministry of Health and El Salvador military, conducted a medical readiness training exercise (MEDRETE) in La Poza, Department of Usulután, El Salvador, September 8-11 where over 1,250 people received medical care. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Capt. Steven Stubbs)

Sept. 15, 2014

JTF-B MEDEL completes medical readiness exercise in El Salvador

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element, in conjunction with the 1-228th Aviation Regiment, U.S.

Joint Task Force-Bravo service members observed suicide awareness month by participating in the "A.C.E. Suicide Prevention 10K run September 12, 2014. The U.S. Army amplifies the importance of resilience building and suicide awareness within the Army profession during the entire month of September. This year's theme is Enhancing Resiliency -- Strengthening Our Professionals.

Sept. 15, 2014

Seeking help...a sign of strength

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo service members observed suicide awareness month by participating in the

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Peter E. Gersten, Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs (Western Hemisphere), Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate, Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., got an up close and personal look at the job of the firefighters from Joint Task Force-Bravo's 612th Air Base Squadron at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 13, 2014. Gersten donned fire protective gear and joined the firefighters during a live-burn training exercise in the Soto Cano Air Base "burn house," during which the firefighters were able to demonstrate for the General the tactics used to combat fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Sept. 15, 2014

Unique training empowers 612 ABS Airmen to strengthen partner capacity

DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, Ariz. — Eleven firefighters and one civil engineer from the 612th Air Base Squadron at Soto Cano Air Base,

Joint Task Force-Bravo and Honduran military members paused Thursday to remember the more than 3,000 people who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks against the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the aircraft crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania with a remembrance service and 3.43 mile memorial run at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.The 3.43 mile run honored the 343 New York firefighters that lost their lives trying to save the victims in the twin towers. (Photo by Ana Fonseca)

Sept. 12, 2014

JTF-Bravo remembers 9/11 attacks

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo and Honduran military members paused Thursday to remember the more than 3,000

A JTF-Bravo Medical Element (MEDEL) and Honduran medic treat a Honduran man's leg during a medical readiness training exercise Aug. 25-28 in the remote village of Rio Platano, Department of Gracias a Dios, Honduras. MEDEL partnered with the Honduran Ministry of Health and the Honduran military to provide classes for the patients to teach them about hygiene, nutrition, and preventative dental practices. They also provide wellness checkups, medication, dental care, and perform minor medical procedures as required. (Photo by U.S. Army Spec. Anthony Gonzales)

Sept. 3, 2014

U.S. Army medical exercise supports underserved village in Honduras

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Hundreds of people, men, women and children of all ages, flocked to the remote village of Rio

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Sept. 2, 2014

Suicide prevention more than a month-long campaign

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — All Airmen have a responsibility that lasts much longer than a one-month campaign. This

Dr. Rebecca Chavez, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs, answers questions from Joint Task Force-Bravo personnel Aug. 28 over lunch during her visit to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. (Photo by Martin Chahin)

Sept. 1, 2014

DoD official: JTF-Bravo on the leading edge in Central America

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — As the U.S. government puts more emphasis on Central America and pays more attention to the

Over 130 members of Joint Task Force-Bravo, with the support of Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Joint Security Forces and Honduran Air Force cadets, hiked nearly eight miles round trip to deliver more than 2,700 pounds of food and supplies to families in need in the mountain village of Soso Mico outside La Paz, Honduras, Aug. 23, 2014. The effort was part of the 56th Joint Task Force-Bravo Chapel Hike, a venerable tradition during which service members donate their money and time to purchase food and supplies and then tote them on a hike through the mountains to deliver to local, underserviced communities. (Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Capt. Steven Stubbs)

Aug. 26, 2014

U. S. service members volunteer to carry food; supplies to remote Honduran village

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Over 130 members of Joint Task Force-Bravo, with the support of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Joint

Ambassador James Nealon learns about the medical evacuation mission of the 1-228th Aviation Regiment during his first visit to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras Aug. 25, 2014. Ambassador Nealon recently arrived in Honduras Aug. 13, 2014 as the new U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Honduras and most recently served as the Civilian Deputy to the Commander of U.S. Southern Command from Sept. 2013 to Aug. 2014. (Photo by Martin Chahin)

Aug. 26, 2014

JTF-B welcomes new U.S. Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Ambassador James Nealon observed how the 1-228th Aviation Regiment, 612th Air Base Squadron, Joint

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