TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- HERNAN ACOSTA MEJIA AIR BASE, Tegucigalpa, Honduras – A mobile training team from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron recently concluded a month-long mission to enhance the capabilities of the Fuerza Aérea Hondureña, or FAH. From Sept. 26 to Oct. 24, 2025, the six-member team deployed to Hernan Acosta Mejia Air Base, or HAM, here to conduct HONDURAS MTT 25-21 with the FAH. The training focused on improving the FAH's C-208 fixed-wing aircraft maintenance, warehouse operations, and logistics process management.
The 571 MSAS team trained 27 FAH personnel, providing them with knowledge and skills necessary to independently maintain their C-208 aircraft and manage their supply chain. This collaborative effort aims to foster long-term operational readiness within the FAH to provide national humanitarian assistance or disaster relief to their 11 million population.
The training encompassed various aspects of aircraft maintenance. Tech. Sgt. Federick Bomatay led instruction on maintenance philosophy and fundamentals. Staff Sgt. Dylan Sanchez conducted an immersion with students from other bases at the HAM engine and propeller shop, providing hands-on experience and practical application of learned concepts. Staff Sgt. Sukhpreet Chhina facilitated discussions on warehouse and logistics process management with FAH counterparts, focusing on asset management efficiency and accuracy.
Key objectives of the mission included establishing unified doctrines, procedures, and communication protocols to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and overall safety within FAH maintenance operations. The 571 MSAS team also advised on codifying tactics, techniques and procedures, or TTPs, and standard operating procedures, or SOPs, for maintenance and supply functions.
"This engagement not only strengthened technical skills in maintenance and logistics but also bonds of trust and cooperation that unite Honduras and the U.S. as partner nations,” said Capt. Colón Cruz, mission commander.
The 571 MSAS continues to play a vital role in strengthening global mobility partnerships, ensuring effective cooperation and promoting self-reliance amongst partner nations. This mission underscores the Air Force's dedication to supporting regional stability and security through capacity-building efforts.