U.S. Army Spc. Alec Pagtakhan, Joint Task Force – Bravo Medical Element EMT medic, gathers a blood sample to check the child’s hemoglobin levels during a Pediatric Medical Readiness Training Exercise May 23, 2019 in La Paz, Honduras. MEDRET missions allow JTF-B medical personnel to train in their areas of expertise, while providing a service and strengthening partnership with the host nation. The service members saw approximately 120 patients during the mission.