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A U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) approaches a landing zone at Arta Beach, Djibouti, July 20, 2015. The LCAC is a hovercraft used by the U.S. Navy’s Assault Craft Units to transport and deliver personnel and equipment from ship to shore and across beaches and was in Djibouti as part of two week sustainment training exercise for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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A U.S. Navy Maritime Expeditionary Security Force member completes work on a signal flag as part of sustainment training preparations for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Arta Beach, Djibouti, July 20, 2015. Signal flags are used by security forces to alert oncoming U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), and other landing vessels, that the beachhead is safe and secure for landing and the offloading of personnel and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Members of the 1/77th Armor Regiment, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, conduct range training in Arta, Djibouti, July 8, 2015. The service members, who recently arrived at Camp Lemonnier, were required to qualify on two small-arms weapon systems: the M4 rifle and the M9 pistol. U.S. Army soldiers regularly practice the fundamentals of shooting, as it is an important skill to the success of any mission they are conducting. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
CJTF-HOA members visit Dikhil hospital
From left, Dr. Moustapha Amain Mouhammad and Dr. Abdi Alias, physicians at the Dikhil Regional Hospital talk about the facility during a tour with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members in Dikhil, Djibouti, July 7, 2015. CJTF-HOA members visited the hospital to assess its public health, environmental and preventative medicine capacities and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA members visit Dikhil hospital
Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa members conduct an assessment with Dr. Moustapha Amain Mouhammad, left, Dikhil Regional Hospital physician, in the hospital’s vaccination room in Dikhil, Djibouti, July 7, 2015. U.S. Army Capt. Ervin Arredondo, Civil Affairs BN team leader, center, interpreted Spanish during the engagement with one of the Cuban trained physicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA hosts Iftar dinner for FAD members
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer, right, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Commander and Gen. Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim, Djiboutian Armed Forces Chief of Defense, talk during an Iftar dinner at the Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti, June 29, 2015. CJTF-HOA has hosted an annual, fast-breaking Iftar dinner to honor its partner nation’s Ramadan since 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Djibouti, Africa
CJTF-HOA hosts Iftar dinner for FAD members
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. William P. West, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa deputy commander, greets Iftar dinner guests at the Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti, June 29, 2015. Since 2006, CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier, and U.S. Embassy leaders have gathered with Djiboutian military leaders and their families for the annual celebration of the month-long Ramadan fasting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Djibouti, Africa
CJTF-HOA hosts Iftar dinner for FAD members
Kempinski Hotel caterers set up for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Iftar dinner in Djibouti, June 29, 2015. Iftar is the fast-breaking meal during the Muslim religious observance of Ramadan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Djibouti, Africa
CJTF-HOA hosts Iftar dinner for FAD members
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Iftar dinner attendees pose for a group photo at the Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti, June 29, 2015. CJTF-HOA, Camp Lemonnier, and U.S. Embassy leaders gathered together with Djiboutian military leaders and their families in honor of Ramadan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Djibouti, Africa
CJTF-HOA hosts Iftar dinner for FAD members
From left, Joseph Joy and Ratheesh Ravai, Kempinski Hotel pastry chefs, prepare to place a cake of dates on display for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa’s Iftar dinner, June 29, 2015. CJTF-HOA hosts an annual Iftar, the fast-breaking meal during the Muslim religious observance of Ramadan, to honor partner nations. Dates are traditionally eaten first to break the fast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Djibouti, Africa
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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)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Djibouti’s service members drive a military vehicle during a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman) (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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Djibouti’s military, law enforcement and civil servants march along a parade route during a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. On that day, in 1977, Djibouti gained its independence from France. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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Djiboutian citizens attend an independence day celebration June 27, 2015, commemorating the 38th anniversary of Djibouti declaring its emancipation from France. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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Djibouti’s military, law enforcement and civil servants march along a parade route during a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. On that day, in 1977, Djibouti gained its independence from France. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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Djiboutian citizens attend an independence day celebration June 27, 2015, commemorating the 38th anniversary of Djibouti declaring its emancipation from France. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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A Djiboutian marching band plays festive music during a Djibouti independence day celebration June 27, 2015, marking 38 years since it became a sovereign nation. The military parade included a marching band and troops showcasing its different military equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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Marching band members play music and dance during a Djibouti independence day celebration June 27, 2015, commemorating the 38th anniversary of Djibouti becoming a sovereign nation. Djibouti’s military, law enforcement and civil servants marched along the parade route, while the band played festive songs. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members attend a Djibouti Independence Day celebration June 27, 2015. CJTF-HOA is a U.S. military headquarters that partners with Djibouti in order to neutralize violent extremist organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Claudell Taylor speaks with service members assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti during a relinquishment of authority ceremony when he took over on May 16, 2015. During his six weeks as interim command senior enlisted leader, ending June 19, 2015, he served as the principle advisor to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander, and was responsible for issues affecting health, morale, welfare and professional development for more than 1,800 Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines joint service personnel in 14 African countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Claudell Taylor (center), former Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa command senior enlisted leader, assumed the position for six weeks, when Marine Sgt. Maj. Bonnie Skinner returned to the United States. Taylor was the interim CSEL until U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Butler Kendrick arrived in mid-June to take over responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
Pastoralists lay out their washed rugs and blankets to dry, along the hillside in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, June 17, 2015. The U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Veterinary Cell team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, traveled to Haramaya University to share knowledge, best practices and learn about East African veterinary education at the Third International Veterinary Education Conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
The U. Army 404th Civil Affairs Veterinary Cell team traveled to Eastern Ethiopia, June 17-20, 2015, to share knowledge, best practices and learn about their veterinary education; an integral part of developing an agricultural industry that provides food and economic stability to Ethiopia. The members, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, attended the Third International Veterinary Education Conference hosted by the College of Veterinary Medicine at Haramaya University. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Patricia Rasmussen, left, and Capt. Jodi Collins, right, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion veterinarians speak with Hailemariam Kefyalew, Haramaya University College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor, in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, June 19, 2015. The veterinarians, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, are the first team to attend the Third International Veterinary Education Conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
The U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Veterinary Cell Team dine during a traditional, Ethiopian coffee break at the Third International Veterinary Education Conference at Haramaya University in Dire Dawa, June 18, 2015. The team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, met with professors and key leadership to discuss livestock productivity, frequent animal endemic diseases, veterinary education and health food safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
Hailemariam Kefyalew, left, Haramaya University College of Veterinary Medicine assistant professor gives a campus tour to U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Capt. Jodi Collins, veterinarian and Sgt. Stephanie Taylor, left, veterinary technician, in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, June 19, 2015. The CA team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, was invited to attend the Third International Veterinary Education Conference. Established in 2003, CVM houses dairy, beef, poultry, swine, sheep and goat farms for demonstrations and research purposes. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
U.S. Army Capt. Jodi Collins, left, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion veterinarian, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, feeds a monkey at the Haramaya University Zoo in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, June 19, 2015. The team attended the Third International Veterinary Education Conference hosted by the HU College of Veterinary Medicine. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Patricia Rasmussen, 404th Civil Affairs Battalion veterinarian, briefs during the Third International Veterinary Education Conference at Haramaya University in Ethiopia, June 18, 2015. The CA team spoke about maximizing and leveraging veterinary assets to increase capacity in resource limited regions. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Ethiopian university, CA team discuss veterinary medicine
The U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion Veterinary Cell Team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, listen to scientific paper presentations at the Third International Veterinary Education Conference at Haramaya University in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, June 18, 2015. The conference brought together more than 100 East African policy makers, professors, government officials, students and international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by. Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
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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)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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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)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Fusion Action Cell provides strength through partnerships
The Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Fusion Action Cell is comprised of service members from the U.S., Europe and East Africa working together to setup military-to-military projects and civilian support initiatives in partner countries throughout the Horn of Africa. The FAC personnel are separated into country desks composed of subject matter experts and foreign liaison officers who are responsible for streamlining the planning and coordination of projects in their respective country. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Maysonet, Nathan L. SSgt, Djibouti, Africa
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Camp Lemonnier , Djibouti (May 12, 2015) U.S. Navy Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14 pose with members of the Djiboutian Army’s Construction Engineers in front of new D7 Dozers after an awards ceremony at the close of a U.S. Army-led training evolution. NMCB-14 Detachment HOA is deployed to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Ellery Sayre)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Joneshia Sayles , CJTF-HOA
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Camp Cheik Osman, Djibouti (Mar. 24, 2015) U.S Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas Johnson, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14 construction mechanic teaches the basics of pre-operation checks on heavy equipment to members of the Forces Armee Djiboutieen (FAD) Construction Engineers. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion -14 Detachment HOA is assigned to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Joneshia Sayles , CJTF-HOA
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Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (May 14, 2015) U.S. Navy Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14 pose with the U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Tom Kelly and Chief of Djibouti Defense Forces Maj. Gen. Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim at an awards ceremony for the U.S. Army-led Counter Terrorism Logistics and Engineering training evolution. NMCB-14 Detachment HOA is assigned to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas Johnson)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Joneshia Sayles , CJTF-HOA
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Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (May 12, 2015) U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Gerardo Macias, builder, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Douglas Johnson, construction mechanic Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 14 and Constructionman Austin Lacey, construction mechanic NMCB 11 present a Certificate of Recognition for completion of Equipment Operator and Maintenance training to a Djiboutian Army Equipment Operator during an awards ceremony following a U.S. Army-led training evolution. NMCB-14 Detachment HOA is assigned to Camp Lemonnier in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Ellery Sayre)
Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Joneshia Sayles , CJTF-HOA
