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Sept. 6, 2024

US service members provide medical care for El Salvadoran citizens in AMISTAD campaign

More than 40 personnel from 15 units across three U.S. military service branches participated in a campaign to augment health services in multiple locations across El Salvador, Aug. 19 to Sep. 6.

Aug. 26, 2024

Celebrating Women's Equality Day

Today on Women's Equality Day, Soto Cano Air Base celebrates the achievements of women assigned to the Honduran Air Force, Joint Task Force-Bravo, Army Support Activity and the High School Internship Program.

Jan. 6, 2022

JTF-Bravo medics perform Guatemala global health engagement

Members of Joint Task Force Bravo deployed to Guatemala to conduct a global health engagement, providing medical and veterinary care to populations throughout the country.

Sept. 23, 2021

Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.

Aug. 2, 2019

JTF-B helps Costa Rica receive Comfort support

Members of Joint Task Force Bravo supported the U.S.N.S Comfort Deployment 2019 in Costa Rica from July 21 – 30, along the coast of Punta Arena, Costa Rica. Pilots and aircrew assigned to the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment (1-228 AVN) transported personnel and equipment to allow the U.S. Naval Ship Comfort to provide medical care to Costa Rican citizens and Venezuelan migrants as part of the United states enduring promise of helping its southern neighbors.

July 15, 2019

U.S., Honduran health services battle disease in Honduran mountain community

Joint Task Force Bravo in concurrence with the Honduran Ministry of Health conducted a medical investigation into a possible disease outbreak, July 9 and 10, at La Libertad in the district of Comayagua, Honduras. Members of JTF-B’s Medical Element (MEDEL) examined the area of La Libertad to determine how and where the disease, Leishmaniasis, was spreading in the community and provide any recommendations that may stop infection.

Feb. 5, 2019

MEDEL provides care to El Palmital

Outside a small clinic in the mountains of Honduras, dozens of people wait patiently for their chance to see a doctor.

Nov. 30, 2018

U.S. Soldiers assist San Pedro Sula ER, OR

Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element and Regional Health Command began assisting a San Pedro Sula hospital in late November.

Nov. 19, 2018

Physical therapy helps Comayagua residents

After an accident, injury or even as individuals naturally grow older, one’s bodily autonomy can start to feel lost.

Aug. 1, 2016

Air Force duo key to Army medical aid in Central America

Medical Readiness Training Exercises, Military Partnership Engagements and Mobile Surgical Team deployments have been the backbone of Joint Task Force-Bravo’s humanitarian mission in Central America for the past 23 years and have touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, built partner nation capacity and fostered goodwill towards the U.S. in the region. These missions are almost completely run and supported by the U.S. Army … almost.

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