Joint Task Force-Bravo commander takes to the airwaves

by Capt. Zach Anderson
Joint Task Force-Bravo Public Affairs

10/18/2013 - SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras -- The Joint Task Force-Bravo commander took to the airwaves recently here to address several issues currently affecting Joint Task Force-Bravo members.

U.S. Army Col. Thomas Boccardi visited the American Forces Network-Honduras radio studio to discuss topics such as current force protection measures and his responsibility as a commander when it comes to the safety of his service members.

"In order to ensure that safety, we have to make sure we are taking the proper measures," the colonel said. "The force protection measures are not put into place to restrict service members. Rather, they are put into place to ensure their safety and well-being."

The commander also addressed concerns from a recent climate assessment survey that showed some members felt the restrictions limited their ability to have fun on and off base.

"No one is losing privileges," said Boccardi. "I want our people to be able to go out and have a good time. However, I will hold people accountable for their actions. If something is illegal, immoral, unethical or unsafe, there will be consequences. I trust each member of Joint Task Force-Bravo, but service members will be held accountable if they violate that trust."

Col. Boccardi ended his time on air discussing the special nature of Joint Task Force-Bravo and the unique opportunity the members here have to work together as a unified force in a joint environment.

"The heart of Joint Task Force-Bravo is our unity," he said. "We truly are a team of teams--that is our identity. We aren't Army or Air Force; we are a joint team of noble people doing noble deeds. It's that unity, that one-team mentality that makes Joint Task Force-Bravo truly special."