SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras, –
After almost two weeks of disaster relief missions, personnel assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo culminate rescue and aviation assistance operations in areas affected by Hurricane Eta in Panama, Guatemala and Honduras.
“Joint Task Force-Bravo is proud to have worked along-side our partners during this challenging time in support of rescue operations for those affected by this devastating storm,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Adam Bock, 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment commander.
In close coordination with host nation government rescue teams and forces, JTF-Bravo was able to support 136 missions, assist in the rescue of 289 citizens and the transportation of approximately 378 thousand pounds of life-saving supplies. The team also transported 85 emergency responders to areas stranded by the passing of the storm.