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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.  

Dec. 14, 2021

US Army Reserve Soldiers support Guatemala, U.S. government efforts

U.S. Army Reserve soldiers with Joint Task Force-Bravo deployed to Guatemala as part of Civil Affairs Teams 4741, 4742 and 4743 to support humanitarian assistance projects and strengthen partnerships in the region.

Nov. 10, 2021

USO seeks to improve quality of life for U.S. military in Central America

The United Services Organizations (USO) Vice President Mr. Jeffrey Hill visited Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov 8 – 10 to conduct assessments to improve the quality of life for service members deployed to the region.

Sept. 25, 2020

SPMAGTF Marines, JTF-Bravo donate critical supplies to Trujillo

Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command and service members with Joint Task Force-Bravo donated boxes of single-use medical and reusable masks, wheelchairs, and kits for expecting mothers to Hospital Salvador Paredes in Trujillo, Honduras, Sept. 16, 2020. 

Aug. 6, 2020

JTF-Bravo greets new commander

U.S. Army Col. John D. Litchfield assumed command of Joint Task Force-Bravo during a small ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras August 5, continuing a 36-year long legacy of partnership in the region.

Dec. 12, 2019

Exercise Mercury prepares Panamanian and U.S. forces for disaster response

Joint Task Force-Bravo service members and Panamanian forces joined for an emergency response and humanitarian assistance exercise in the Darien Province, Panama, December 3-10 to hone expeditionary and readiness capabilities during a combined, joint exercise called Mercury. Amid dense jungle and remote field conditions, more than 100 U.S. participants worked alongside their Panamanian hosts to respond to a simulated flooding disaster following a hurricane – a wholly believable scenario for the region.

Aug. 19, 2019

Joining forces maintain operability, provide medical care

Soldiers with the U.S. Army Reserve assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo conducted a Medical Readiness Training Exercise with Honduran military counterparts in the Atlántida department, Honduras, to provide basic medical services at local schools in the Frutera, Saladito and Boca del Toro villages, August 6 – 8.

Oct. 16, 2018

MEDEL provides orphans dental care

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element provided care for children from a local orphanage at a clinic in Comayagua, Oct. 11.

May 22, 2018

JTF-Bravo soldier receives medal for heroism in Honduras

Sergeant First Class Levon Fernandez, a flight paramedic with Joint Task Force-Bravo’s 1st Battalion 228th Aviation Regiment, Charlie Company, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for his heroic actions during a presentation ceremony at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, May 07, 2018.