Joint Task Force-Bravo joins the team of cooperation to combat the intense fire that has consumed more than 15 acres of land in Intibucá.

March 22, 2017

JTF-Bravo Helps Fight Wildfires in Honduras

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras — Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo partnered with Honduran Public Forces to contain multiple life-threatening wildfires here the first week of March.

Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn, commanding general, U.S. Army South, speaks at the 10th annual Central American Regional Leaders Conference that began March 21 on Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The conference is designed for Central American army officers and police to gather and discuss ideas on how to counter regional threats. (US Army South photo)

March 22, 2017

Central American, ARSOUTH leaders meet to discuss regional challenges

The first day of the Central American Regional Leaders Conference took place today on Joint Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston. In attendance are senior military and police officials from throughout Central America.

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March 16, 2017

Chilean, U.S. Soldiers learn food protection in an expeditionary environment

A team of veterinarians from U.S. Army South and the U.S. Army Medical Center and School, participated in a subject matter expert exchange with approximately 40 Chilean military and civilian veterinarians March 6-9 in Santiago. The group met to discuss the execution of food safety and food defense programs in underdeveloped regions which lack adequate public health services.

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spencer crew members secure the helicopter to the flight deck of the ship Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. The Spencer returned from a 74-day Eastern Pacific ocean patrol after seizing $92 million in cocaine.(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Midas)

March 15, 2017

Coast Guard Cutter Spencer returns home; seized $92 million in cocaine

During their patrol, the crew interdicted four drug-laden vessels, resulting in the seizure of approximately 1,400 kilograms (3,080 lbs.) of cocaine worth more than $92 million. They also apprehended 13 suspected smugglers with the help of their deployed helicopter crew.

TRUJILLO, Honduras (Feb. 24, 2017) – Sailors discuss mosquito habits with host nation residents during a preventative medicine site visit in support of Continuing Promise 2017's (CP-17) stop in Trujillo, Honduras. CP-17 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian assistance, training engagements, and medical, dental, and veterinary support in an effort to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shamira Purifoy)

March 13, 2017

Navy Environmental and Preventative Medicine Unit conducts training engagements with Honduran health professionals

Sailors from Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit (NEPMU) 2 used knowledge exchange and training events (KET) to help build partner nation capacity during Continuing Promise 2017’s (CP-17) visit to Trujillo, Honduras.

TRUJILLO, Honduras (Feb. 24, 2017) – Army Sgt. Katia Rivera, a native of Puerto Rico, assigned to Public Health Activity-Fort Belvoir, Va., and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Rock, attached to Naval Station Everett, Wash., inspect a dog for fleas during a veterinary check-up in support of Continuing Promise 2017's (CP-17) visit to Trujillo, Honduras. CP-17 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian assistance, training engagements, and medical, dental, and veterinary support in an effort to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shamira Purifoy)

March 9, 2017

Continuing Promise 2017 Completes Humanitarian Mission in Honduras, Tops 12,900 Patient Encounters

U.S. military personnel departed Trujillo, Honduras, after completing a 10-day mission stop in support of Continuing Promise 2017 (CP-17).

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March 8, 2017

Continuing Promise to Test Web-Based System Designed to Improve Planning for Medical Missions

TRUJILLO, Honduras—Continuing Promise 2017 (CP-17) will participate in the advanced testing phase of a web-based tool that will assist in the development of future cooperative health engagement (CHE) missions.

Members of the 1-228 AVN’s MEDEVAC Company transport a critically ill U.S. military retiree from a hospital in Siguatepeque to Tegucigalpa for further care Feb 18. The MEDEVAC Company is assigned to Joint Task Force – Bravo at Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras. The company trains daily for critical missions such as these and on this day were able to put all their training and skills into action for a real world mission that helped save a life. (Courtesy photo)

March 7, 2017

JTF-Bravo provides life-saving medical evacuation

SIGUATEPEQUE, Honduras — Joint Task Force - Bravo’s Medical Element and the 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment provided vital medical support that helped save the life of a U.S. military retiree here Feb. 18.

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter from JTF-Bravo's 1st Battalion, 228 Aviation Regiment unloads a pallet of equipment and supplies during a deployment readiness exercise of the U.S. Southern Command Situational Assessment Team (SSAT) in Zambrano, Honduras, Feb. 21 through 23. The SSAT is a quick-reaction deployable team comprised of experts that provide the commander of USSOUTHCOM an immediate assessment of conditions and unique Department of Defense requirements which might be needed during a Humanitarian Assistance, Disaster Response event within the Central American Area of Responsibility.

Feb. 28, 2017

JTF-Bravo’s quick reaction force executes deployment readiness exercise

ZAMBRANO, Honduras — Eleven personnel from Joint Task Force-Bravo’s U.S. Southern Command Situational Assessment Team (SSAT) mobilized in support of a deployment readiness exercise here, Feb. 21 through 23.

Red Cross volunteers sort vitamins and deworming medication into care bags provided by the preventive medicine team during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise in Corinto, Cortes, Feb. 16, 2017. Red Cross volunteers also facilitated communication between patients and U.S. medical personnel. (U.S. Army photo by Maria Pinel)

Feb. 27, 2017

MEDRETE mission supports health efforts in Corinto

CORINTO, Cortes — Thirty-three personnel from Joint Task Force-Bravo’s Medical Element, Joint Security Forces and Army Forces Battalion participated in a two-day Medical Readiness Training Exercise here, Feb. 16 through 17, providing service for 747 patients.

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