As part of a six-person mobile surgical team from Joint Task Force-Bravo U.S. Army Col. Ronald Rene, Medical Element general surgeon uses sutures to close an incision after completing a gallbladder removal with an Honduran surgeon Aug. 7, 2013 at a hospital in Comayagua, Honduras. The surgical team assisted the hospital in removing three gallbladders and one bot fly larvae from a child’s body. MEDEL provides relevant, responsive care while enhancing the capabilities of partner nations.