Welcome to JTF-Bravo

Congratulations on your assignment to Joint Task Force-Bravo!

JTF-Bravo is a subordinate command of U.S. Southern Command, responsible for a Joint Operations Area which encompasses the seven Central American countries. Our focus is strengthening partnerships, maintaining personal readiness, and integrating JTF-Bravo capabilities with our partner nations. This focus enables combined operations to effectively counter regional threats, build our partners' capacity, and quickly respond to humanitarian assistance/disaster relief contingencies. 

For information on your upcoming assignment, check out our Welcome Guide for all guidance on arrival and necessary documents you may need.

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JTF-Bravo History

  • 1982: Palmerola Air Base is constructed.
  • 1983: JTF-11 is established and later re-designated JTF-Alpha. 
  • 1984: JTF-Alpha is re-designated as JTF-Bravo with added mission to deter Nicaraguan aggression. 
  • 1992-1994: Transitional period; JTF-Bravo works on bilateral humanitarian and civil assistance operations. 
  • 1997: Commander in Chief’s Theater Engagement plan issued, calling for Soto Cano to serve as strategic gateway to theater. 
  • 1998: JTF-Bravo provides disaster relief assistance after Hurricane Mitch.
  • 1999: 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment assigned as tenant unit from Panama. 
  • 2000: 612th Air Base Squadron activation.
  • 2002: JTF-Bravo’s mission revised to include joint and interagency operations. 
  • 2007: JTF-Bravo dispatched medical team to Peru in response to severe earthquake.
  • 2010: JTF-Bravo supported operation Unified Response in Haiti.
  • 2014: JTF-Bravo provided aid to regions in Honduras following tropical storm Hannah. 
  • March - April 2016: JTF-Bravo provided support fighting wildfires in Tela, Honduras and the Darién Province, Panama.
  • October 2016: JTF-Bravo provided assistance and humanitarian efforts to Haiti following Hurricane Matthew.
  • March 2017: JTF-Bravo provides support in combating large forest fires in Honduras.
  • September 2017: JTF-Bravo provides hurricane relief assistance in collaboration with USAID/OFDA as part of JTF-Leeward Islands  
  • 2019:  JTF-Bravo provides aerial transportation assistance in Panama during Operation Darien Lift.
  • 2020: JTF-Bravo supports rescue, disaster relief and humanitarian assistance missions in Honduras, Guatemala and Panama after devastation left by hurricanes Eta and Iota.
  • 2021: JTF-Bravo deployed approximately 200 personnel in support of JTF-Haiti after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake devastated the country.
  • 2022: Within 24 hours, JTF-Bravo deployed a forward C2 and fuel capabilities to Haiti. Effectively delivering over 123,000 gallons of fuel as a part of FUELED COMMITMENT.
  • 2024: U.S. humanitarian aid for Honduras tops 6 million pounds with the Denton Program and through the help of JTF-Bravo.

Recent News

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gloria Hofilena, Army Forces Battalion supply sergeant, receives information about the master degree programs offered at Thomas Edison State College from Patti Hunt, Associate Director for Military and Veteran Education, during the Education Fair at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 5, 2014. The Education Fair was provided by the Army Support Activity to give members information on degree plans, degree completion, as well as classroom and distance learning options. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman) - U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gloria Hofilena, Army Forces Battalion supply sergeant, receives information about the master degree programs offered at Thomas Edison State College from Patti Hunt, Associate Director for Military and Veteran Education, during the Education Fair at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 5, 2014. The Education Fair was provided by the Army Support Activity to give members information on degree plans, degree completion, as well as classroom and distance learning options. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman)

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Army Support Activity encourages higher learnin...

Two U.S. Army companies stand in formation for Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Medical Element Transfer of Authority Ceremony between the 228th Combat Support Hospital and the 94th Combat Support Hospital on Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 31, 2014. Over the past two weeks the 228th CSH prepared the 94th CSH to take over their U.S. Southern Command mission. The JTF-B MEDEL is the only forward deployed medical asset with and enduring presence within SOUTHCOM. MEDEL provides medical support to DoD beneficiaries in garrison at Soto Cano AB, as well as supporting SOUTHCOM’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman) - Two U.S. Army companies stand in formation for Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Medical Element Transfer of Authority Ceremony between the 228th Combat Support Hospital and the 94th Combat Support Hospital on Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 31, 2014. Over the past two weeks the 228th CSH prepared the 94th CSH to take over their U.S. Southern Command mission. The JTF-B MEDEL is the only forward deployed medical asset with and enduring presence within SOUTHCOM. MEDEL provides medical support to DoD beneficiaries in garrison at Soto Cano AB, as well as supporting SOUTHCOM’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman)

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Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Medical Element Transf...

Volunteers carry 35-pounds of food in backpacks to villagers in Potrerillos, Siguatepeque, Honduras, Oct. 25, 2014. As part of the 57th Chapel Hike, more than 130 members assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo laced up their hiking boots and trekked almost four miles up a mountain to help deliver over 3,500-pounds of donated dry goods to villagers in need. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman) - Volunteers carry 35-pounds of food in backpacks to villagers in Potrerillos, Siguatepeque, Honduras, Oct. 25, 2014. As part of the 57th Chapel Hike, more than 130 members assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo laced up their hiking boots and trekked almost four miles up a mountain to help deliver over 3,500-pounds of donated dry goods to villagers in need. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman)

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With the strength of their backs, Joint Task Fo...