U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson (center), U.S. Southern Command’s Commander, stands with Joint Task Force-Bravo incoming commander, U.S. Army Col. Daniel Alder (right), and JTF-Bravo outgoing commander, U.S. Army Col. James Wiese (left) during the change of command ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, June 18, 2024. JTF-Bravo is U.S. Southern Command’s lead forward element in the Central American region with a joint area of operations that includes seven nations, and when directed, beyond that operational area. (U.S. Army photo by Martin Chahin)