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Dr. Ivonne Alvarado, Ophthalmologist at Dr. Luis “Chicho” Fabrega Regional Hospital evaluates a patient ahead of the eight-day eye surgical mission during Panamax Alpha Phase II, Santiago de Veraguas, Panama, Aug. 26, 2025, through Sept. 11, 2025. The surgical mission brought together 48 local and U.S. doctors, nurses, and technicians to complete cataract removals, corneal transplants and other complex procedures alleviating an over six-month wait for some. The over 200 surgeries provided not only improved eyesight but symbolized the strength of the U.S.-Panama partnership. (Courtesy Photo)

Sept. 10, 2025

Restoring sight, strengthening bonds in Panama during Panamax Alpha Phase II

SANTIAGO DE VERAGUAS, Panama — SANTIAGO DE VERAGUAS, Panama—For more than 200 Panamanians in need, the gift of restored vision arrived this month at Dr. Luis “Chicho” Fabrega Regional Hospital. Patients from across five provinces received life-changing surgeries which not only improved eyesight but symbolized the strength of the U.S.-Panama partnership during Panamax Alpha Phase

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Rodriguez, (left), 100th Operation Support Squadron, survival, resistance, evasion and escape instructor, U.S. Army Sgt. Zachery Quiales, (center), 311th Field Hospital combat medic, and U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Vance, (right), Joint Task Force-Bravo firefighter, prepare to transfer a patient during a tactical combat casualty care subject matter expert exchange as part of exercise AGILE BEAR 25, Belize City, Belize, Aug. 4, 2025. Given Central America's high vulnerability to natural disasters, Joint Task Force-Bravo's AGILE BEAR exercise works collaboratively with the British Army Training Support Unit-Belize to equip Belizean forces with the necessary knowledge and resources to lessen the impact of these events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

Aug. 4, 2025

US, BDF, BCG practice tactical combat casualty care during AGILE BEAR 25

BELIZE CITY, Belize — Belize Defence Force and Belize Coast Guard members participate in a tactical combat casualty care class led by U.S. Air Force survival, resistance, evasion and escape, and a Joint Task Force-Bravo Marine Corps emergency response instructors during exercise AGILE BEAR 25, Belize City, Belize, Aug. 4, 2025. Given Central America's high vulnerability to natural disasters, Joint Task Force-Bravo's AGILE BEAR exercise works collaboratively with the British Army Training Support Unit-Belize to equip Belizean forces with the necessary knowledge and resources to lessen the impact of these events.

U.S. Army Capt. Evelyn Mose, right, Joint Task Force-Bravo public health nurse, gives a women’s health class during a medical mission in Comayagua, Honduras, May 29, 2025. By partnering with local governments and organizations, JTF-Bravo ensures vulnerable communities receive the medical attention they might otherwise lack due to limited healthcare infrastructure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)

May 30, 2025

JTF-Bravo conducts first-ever women’s health focused MEDRETE

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Joint Task Force-Bravo partnered with a local Comayagua hospital to hold its first-ever women’s health focused medical mission at Jose Maria Ochoa Center, Comayagua, Honduras, May 29.“A commitment to women’s health and their children is a commitment to a community’s future,” said Dr. (Maj.) Lindsay Grubish, Joint Task Force-Bravo emergency medicine

Feb. 14, 2022

U.S. MILITARY STRENGTHENS COOPERATION, PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE IN SANTA BARBARA

Joint Task Force-Bravo, a unit under the U.S. Southern Command based out of Soto Cano Air Base in Comayagua, will conduct a Global Health Engagement in the Department of Santa Barbara, February 15-17.  

JTF-B medical members provide care to locals in Atlántida, Honduras

Aug. 4, 2021

Strengthening partnerships: JTF-B medical members provide care to locals in Atlántida, Honduras

ATLÁNTIDA, Honduras — U.S. service members with the Medical Element, Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-B), Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, and Honduran counterparts completed a three-day Global Health Engagement, July 29, to assist communities in need of medical care.

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