The U.S. Airmen, representing 15 Air Force specialties, will work side-by-side with Honduran Air Force members in developing the seven core competencies of air base defense, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, aircrew survival, communications, generator maintenance and safety.

Approximately 20 members of the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron, from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., and two members of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, from Lackland AFB, Texas, arrived here Jan. 23 as part of month-long mission to build partner capacity. The mission is designed to promote regional stability by fostering key relationships and enhancing partner nation capabilities. In addition, the 571st MSAS’ mission supports 12th Air Force’s continued engagements in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility of Latin America and the Caribbean.

The ceremony, which took place at the Col. Hernán Acosta Mejia Air Base facilities here, opened with remarks from U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, the 12th Air Force commander, and Honduran Brig. Gen. Ruiz Pastor Landa Dubón, the Honduran Air Force commanding general.

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