U.S., Rwanda complete phase two effort to enhance RDF’s peacekeeping operations

Rwanda Defence Force Civil-Military Affairs officers gather information from U.S. Army Spc. Kristie Richardson, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion team medic, during a CIMIC engagement April 7, 2016, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. CIMIC officers performed a needs assessment during a simulated peacekeeping deployment, gathering information from role players to determine the needs of the local populace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed)



By U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Sneed Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti Apr 12, 2016
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