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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

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

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

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

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras - A KC-10 air to air refueling tanker from the 304th Air Mobility Wing at McGuire AFB, N.J., delivers 42,000-pounds of dontated items to the 612th Air Base Squadron here, Feb. 16. The shipment will be turned over to Joint Task Force-Bravo Civil and Military Affairs for delivery to local charities. JTF-Bravo contributes to regional stability and peace, which facilitates economic prosperity and growth. (Air Force photo/Capt. John T. Stamm)

Feb. 17, 2011

DENTON Program delivers aid to Central America

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — An Air Force KC-10 "Extender" air to air refueling tanker from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,