High temperatures and high elevation doesn't stop troops from Joint Task Force Bravo

in Honduras from giving back to the communities that support them.

During a recent chaplain-sponsored hike,

volunteers filled their rucks with donated supplies

and braved the Honduran mountains as they gave food, toys, and other gifts to needy villagers.

[female solder] All uphill, of course, so we can find out what we're made of.

And when it is arduous coming up the mountainside, all I do is,

"Dear God, get me to the top."

Buenos dias.

I think it was all worth it when we got here and we saw all the people that were down here.

We heard they had to come down to meet us,

so I can't imagine having to hike even higher.

This is probably the only time they'll see Americans,

the only time they'll have contact with us.

I'm really appreciative that I'm here in Honduras and able to do that.

That's a 60-second Army Now from Soldiers Radio and Television.

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