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Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo take the first step of a road march as part of German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Qualification at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 16, 2014. Several members of Joint Task Force-Bravo are attempting to qualify for the badge this week. In order to qualify for the badge, service members must pass both a fitness test and a military training test, administered by a German Sergeant Major. This morning, Task Force members completed a road march of distances ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers while wearing a 35-pound ruck sack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Jan. 16, 2014

The first step

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's 612th Air Base Squadron receive a DC-3 aircraft on the flightline at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Dec. 13, 2014. The DC-3 is from the Naval Oceanographic office and will be used to conduct laser mapping operations off the coast of Honduras. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stacy Rogers)

Jan. 15, 2014

612th Air Base Squadron manages arrival of historic aircraft

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — The 612th Air Base Squadron Airfield Operations has been busy this month planning the arrival of a

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo participate in a 100 meter swim while in uniform during testing for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 14, 2014. Several members of Joint Task Force-Bravo are attempting to qualify for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge this week. In order to qualify for the badge, service members must pass both a fitness test and a military training test, administered by a German Sergeant Major. Today, JTF-Bravo members completed an 11x10 meter spring test, a chin-up (flexed arm hang) test, a 1,000 meter run and a 100 meter swim in uniform. The German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (German: Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst) is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. The decoration can be awarded to all German Soldiers. Allied Soldiers may also be awarded the badge. Any rank may be awarded and wear the badge. In the United States Military the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge is one of the few approved foreign awards, and it is one of the most sought after awards to achieve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Jan. 14, 2014

Liquid courage

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)

Jan. 13, 2014

Brig. Gen. Gersten participates in JTF-Bravo firefighter exercise

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Peter E. Gersten, Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs (Western

U.S. Army Col. Thomas Boccardi, Commander, Joint Task Force-Bravo, presents a command briefing to 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., at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 13, 2014. Gersten met with Joint Task Force-Bravo leadership and received and in-depth look at the Task Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Jan. 13, 2014

Command brief

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo practice caring for a casualty during a combat lifesaver (CLS) course at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 9, 2014. More than 46 members of the Task Force completed the course, which was taught by Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL.) The combat lifesaver course teaches Soldiers and Airmen how to care for casualties in several circumstances, including care while under fire and tactical field care. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Courtney Kreft)

Jan. 10, 2014

Joint Task Force-Bravo members complete Combat Lifesaver Course

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force- Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL) taught a combat life saver (CLS) and

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's 612th Air Base Squadron offload, load, and refuel at C-130 Hercules aircraft at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 8, 2014. The C-130 makes regular flights to Soto Cano to deliver supplies to the base, as well as to deliver items back to the United States. The 612 ABS provides a day and night, all-weather, C-5 capable airfield, base operations support, air traffic control, weather, crash and fire rescue, logistics and base civil engineers to support theater-wide USSOUTHCOM operations. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Stacy Rogers)

Jan. 9, 2014

612th Air Base Squadron offloads, loads, refuels C-130

U.S. Navy Capt. Ronnie King, Command Chaplain, U.S. Southern Command, visited with members of Joint Task Force-Bravo during a "Prayer Breakfast" sponsored by the Joint Task Force-Bravo Chapel, Jan. 9, 2013. As command chaplain, King is responsible for coordinating chaplain support to ensure the free exercise of religion for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and Coast Guard service members, their family members and other U.S. personnel within the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Jan. 9, 2014

USSOUTHCOM Command Chaplain visits Joint Task Force-Bravo

Two crew chiefs assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo’s 1-228th Aviation Regiment perform maintenance on the main rotor of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter as the sun sets on the flightline at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 8, 2014. Crew chiefs work constantly to ensure JTF-Bravo aircraft are mission ready at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Jan. 8, 2014

Twilight on the flightline

U.S. Army Sgt. Conchita Corbin-Nicks conducts a radio test on an AN/PRC-148 radio during a communication exercise (COMMEX) conducted by Joint Task Force-Bravo, Jan. 6, 2014. During the exercise, members of the task force were instructed on the operation of several types of communication equipment, and practiced using the equipment so they will be prepared to use it in a real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Zach Anderson)

Jan. 7, 2014

COMMEX ensures Joint Task Force-Bravo's communication capabilities

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Several members of Joint Task Force-Bravo received training on the operation of critical

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