TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras –
U.S. Southern Command’s Joint Task Force-Bravo, a unit based out of Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, received more than 40 U.S. Air Force dental service members on August 23 to conduct to a community medical mission at Universidad Catolica (Catholic University) from August 23 through September 5, 2025.
Services offered during the two-week community dental event included comprehensive treatment such as general examinations, stainless steel crowns, fillings, cleanings, dental hygiene classes, benefiting 300 youths and their families.
Key organizations participating in the mission include Catholic University dental teams, Joint Task Force-Bravo representatives, and U.S. Air Force dental teams from 14 units led by the 302nd Aeromedical Staging Squadron from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
JTF-Bravo also provided items like toothbrushes, diapers, and formula to families who attended the event. Supporting Honduran health efforts represents the spirit of service and everyone’s role in building stronger communities in the region.
Through its medical missions, JTF-Bravo delivers critical humanitarian aid and disaster relief support in times of crisis, helping our Central American partners prepare for unforeseen disasters. These joint events with local communities strengthen relationships with host nations by demonstrating U.S. commitment to regional stability and cooperation. These missions not only provide immediate health benefits but also foster goodwill, mutual respect, and collaboration between the U.S. military and local communities, helping to enhance long-term regional security.