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Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Army Forces Battalion participate in a convoy operation as part of a training exercise conducted by the batallion, Feb. 27, 2014. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Cory Cantlay)

March 5, 2014

Convoy training prepares Army Forces Battalion to take on any challenge

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — In the early morning of February 27, a long line of military vehicles rumbled and snaked its way out

Joint Task Force-Bravo is hosting the Central America Sharing Mutual Operational Knowledge and Experiences (CENTAM Smoke) Exercise here Aug. 26-29, 2013 and for the first time all seven nations are present. JTF-Bravo firefighters will train alongside Hondurans, Belizeans, Costa Ricans, Guatemalans, El Salvadorans, Panamanians and Nicaraguans partner nation firefighters allowing the U.S. and Central America firefighters four days of team-building exercises. (Photograph released by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jarrod Chavana)

March 4, 2014

612th Air Base Squadron sees results of partner nation firefighter training

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Firefighters from Joint Task Force-Bravo's 612th Air Base Squadron were able to see firsthand the

A member of Joint Task Force-Bravo jumps from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during helocast training at Lake Yojoa, Honduras, Feb. 25, 2014. Several members of the Task Force spent the day training on helocasting, caving ladder, and overwater hoist operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

March 3, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo conducts overwater training

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo and 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted helocast, caving

Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL) hosted a “Fiesta Day” for 40 boys, 72 girls, and 23 adult chaperones from the Hogar de Ninos and Ninas Nazareth orphanage at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Mar 1, 2014. The “Fiesta Day” was a way for the current MEDEL to say farewell to the children they have been supporting as their nine-month tour at Soto Cano draws to a close. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Courtney Kreft)

March 2, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element hosts "Fiesta Day" for local Honduran orphanages

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL) hosted a "Fiesta Day" for 40 boys, 72 girls, and 23

U.S. Army Maj. Joshua Brooks, the physical therapy officer in charge for Joint Task Force Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL), visits with Martin Chahin, a Foreign Service National employee, during a Health Fair at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Feb. 27, 2014. During the fair, service members as well as civilian employees on base were able to receive free health screenings and a variety of medical tests and services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

March 1, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo hosts Health and Wellness Fair

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force- Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL) and the Army Support Activity hosted the first

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo climb a caving ladder attached to a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during a training exercise at Lake Yojoa, Honduras, Feb. 25, 2014. Task Force members and members of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted helocast, caving ladder and overwater hoist training during the exercise in order to maintain proficiency in a variety of skill sets as well as to prepare for future operations and exercises throughout Central America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 27, 2014

One rung at a time...

A member of Joint Task Force-Bravo is hoisted from the waters of Lake Yojoa, Honduras, during a training exercise, Feb. 25, 2014. Joint Task Force-Bravo and members of the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted helocast, caving ladder and overwater hoist training during the exercise in order to maintain proficiency in a variety of skill sets as well as to prepare for future operations and exercises throughout Central America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 26, 2014

Hanging by a thread

A U.S. Marine instructs a Honduran marine during training at a Honduran military installation in La Ceiba, Honduras, Feb. 12, 2014. Members of U.S. Marine Forces South's Security Cooperation Team are conducting partnered training in several Central American countries in order to help build partner nation capacity and promote stability throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 26, 2014

MARFORSOUTH establishes logistics hub at Soto Cano Air Base

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — A Marine Forces South (MARFORSOUTH) Security Cooperation Team is utilizing Soto Cano Air Base as a

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's Mobile Surgical Team (MST) perform a surgical procedure during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise at Puerto Cortes Area Hospital in the Puerto Cortes region of Honduras, Feb. 19, 2014. The MST partnered with the surgical staff at the hospital to complete 12 surgeries and consult on 5 additional cases over three days. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Jennifer Shick)

Feb. 26, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo provides surgical care in Honduras

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo's Mobile Surgical Team (MST) partnered with the surgical staff at Puerto

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo took the Combat Water Survival Test (CWST) at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Feb. 24, 2014. The testing was conducted in the base swimming pool, and required participants to accomplish tasks including swimming 50 meters in uniform and boots, and treading water and floating for five minutes. JTF-Bravo members also trained on helocasting techniques as well as procedures for recovery from water via hoist. The training was conducted in preparation for future JTF-Bravo exercises and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Feb. 24, 2014

Taking the plunge

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