Tanzanian Defense Force service members attend forensic training
Tanzanian Defense Force service members attend forensic training at the Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015.
By Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, CJTF-HOACamp Lemonnier, DjiboutiJun 25, 2015
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Lorenzo Walters, Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center evidence custodian, explains chain of custody procedures to Tanzanian Defense Force service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. TDF military members visited the forensic lab to gain a better understanding of what Tanzania requires for the development of forensic capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
A Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center certified latent print examiner, instructs Tanzanian Defense Force service members on how to dust for fingerprints using black powder at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. The JTFAC offers training to U.S. and partner nation forces on cellular phone exploitation, unknown substance identification and fingerprint and latent printing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Tanzanian Defense Force Capt. Salum Almasi Mabakila, Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center forensics briefing attendee learns how to dust for fingerprints at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. The TDF military personnel attended the class in order to expand their investigative capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Tanzanian Defense Force service members attend Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. The TDF military personnel learned about how to examine an item for fingerprints using black powder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
U.S. Army Sgt. Brian Burgess, Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center case processor, teaches Tanzanian Defense Force Capt. Joram Kinyunyi Chacha how to identify an unknown substance by using a handheld chemical identifier during a class at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. Militaries use the machine to quickly identify explosives, industrial chemicals, chemical weapons, narcotics and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
A Tanzanian Defense Force service member learns how to set up samples of unknown substances for the Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry machine during a forensic class at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. The JTFAC team uses GC/MS to identify different substances within a test sample. It can be used to aid with drug detection, fire investigation, explosives investigation, and identification of unknown samples. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Walter Duncan (left), Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center case manager, demonstrates how to set up samples for the Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry to Tanzania Defense Force Col. Abulrasul Ali Fupi, during a forensics briefing at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 23, 2015. The JTFAC team uses GC/MS to identify different substances within a test sample. It can be used to aid with drug detection, fire investigation, explosives investigation, and identification of unknown samples. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Cyber, radio exchange deepens US, Djibouti military cooperation
U.S. Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, and the Kentucky Army National Guard teamed up with Djiboutian forces for a cybersecurity and radio communications fundamentals skills-sharing initiative that blended instruction, live demonstrations, and practical exercises.
US, partner nations exercise multinational crisis response to bolster readiness in African theater
The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Multinational Coordination Cell hosted a tabletop exercise with French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and South Korean partners June 23-26 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
Humans of HOA:Vehicle management plays a vital role in CJTF-HOA operations
I joined the U.S. Army at 18 years old, straight out of high school. In fact, I enlisted while I was still a senior. My decision was driven by more than a sense of duty — it was deeply personal.
Fast forward to today, I am proudly serving my country overseas with the Arizona Army National Guard. I am in an administrative role for the Transportation Motor Pool unit, which is in charge of managing a large fleet of vehicles, most of which are sourced from local Djiboutian contractors.
Cyber, radio exchange deepens US, Djibouti military cooperation
U.S. Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, and the Kentucky Army National Guard teamed up with Djiboutian forces for a cybersecurity and radio communications fundamentals skills-sharing initiative that blended instruction, live demonstrations, and practical exercises.
US, partner nations exercise multinational crisis response to bolster readiness in African theater
The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Multinational Coordination Cell hosted a tabletop exercise with French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and South Korean partners June 23-26 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
Humans of HOA:Vehicle management plays a vital role in CJTF-HOA operations
I joined the U.S. Army at 18 years old, straight out of high school. In fact, I enlisted while I was still a senior. My decision was driven by more than a sense of duty — it was deeply personal.
Fast forward to today, I am proudly serving my country overseas with the Arizona Army National Guard. I am in an administrative role for the Transportation Motor Pool unit, which is in charge of managing a large fleet of vehicles, most of which are sourced from local Djiboutian contractors.
Cyber, radio exchange deepens US, Djibouti military cooperation
U.S. Africa Command, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, and the Kentucky Army National Guard teamed up with Djiboutian forces for a cybersecurity and radio communications fundamentals skills-sharing initiative that blended instruction, live demonstrations, and practical exercises.
US, partner nations exercise multinational crisis response to bolster readiness in African theater
The Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Multinational Coordination Cell hosted a tabletop exercise with French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and South Korean partners June 23-26 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti.
Humans of HOA:Vehicle management plays a vital role in CJTF-HOA operations
I joined the U.S. Army at 18 years old, straight out of high school. In fact, I enlisted while I was still a senior. My decision was driven by more than a sense of duty — it was deeply personal.
Fast forward to today, I am proudly serving my country overseas with the Arizona Army National Guard. I am in an administrative role for the Transportation Motor Pool unit, which is in charge of managing a large fleet of vehicles, most of which are sourced from local Djiboutian contractors.