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“It’s a bird. Literally”
Peter Kaestner shared an image he took of a Grey-headed Kingfisher during his presentation about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Kaestner hosted a bird watching presentation at the 11 Degree North building, where he presented photographs and gave details about many of the beautiful birds he has encountered here.
(Courtesy photo)
Photo by: Thompson, Peter A. SrA, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
“It’s a bird. Literally”
Peter Kaestner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa political advisor, describes Grallaria Kaestneri during a presentation Oct. 9, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. While living in Colombia, Kaestner heard a birdcall that was unknown. He tracked and located the bird, which was an undiscovered species. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson/Released)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
“It’s a bird. Literally”
Peter Kaestner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa political advisor, talks about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Kaestner hosted a presentation about bird watching, where he discussed many of the species he has documented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson/Released)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
“It’s a bird. Literally”
Peter Kaestner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa political advisor, speaks about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Kaestner hosted a presentation about bird watching where he discussed many of the species he has documented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson/Released)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
“It’s a bird. Literally”
Peter Kaestner, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa political advisor, talks about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Kaestner hosted a presentation about bird watching where he discussed many of the species he has documented. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Thompson/Released)
Photo by: Senior Airman Peter Thompson, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
“It’s a bird. Literally”
Peter Kaestner shared an image he took of a Nile Valley Sunbird during his presentation about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. During his presentation, Kaestner explained we could stop wherever we are and appreciate the beauty of nature. (Courtesy photo)
Photo by: Thompson, Peter A. SrA, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
“It’s a bird. Literally”
Peter Kaestner shared an image he took of a Speckled Pigeon during his presentation about bird watching Oct. 9, 2015 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. In 1986, Kaestner became the first person to see one species from each family of birds. (Courtesy photo)
Photo by: Thompson, Peter A. SrA, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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An iRobot 510 Packbot searches for explosive devises under a vehicle during a course in Djibouti, Oct. 12, 2015. Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members and explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Camp Lemonier learned how to operate the robot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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An iRobot 510 Packbot searches for explosive devices under a vehicle during a training course in Djibouti, Oct. 12, 2015. Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members and explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned at Camp Lemonier learned how to operate the robot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Joseph Brunette, iRobot instructor, shows Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members how to use a 510 Packbot to search for explosive devices in Djibouti, Oct. 12, 2015. The robot can be used to search confined spaces, clear routes and buildings, and inspect vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) monitor a computer transmitting video from the iRobot 510 Packbot Oct. 12, 2015, in Djibouti. The robot can perform bomb disposal, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Joseph Brunette, iRobot instructor, shows Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members how to use a computer to monitor what the 510 Packbot is searching. The robot searches for, and dispose of, explosive weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Joseph Brunette, iRobot instructor, shows Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members how to control the 510 Packbot with a control unit. The remote control tells the robot to move forward, backward, and to lift its arm up and down. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) learn how set up the iRobot 510 Packbot during a class in Djibouti, Oct. 12, 2015. Service members also learned how to use the robot to search under vehicles for explosive devices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Members of the Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) learn how set up the iRobot 510 Packbot during a class in Djibouti, Oct. 12, 2015. The service members also learned how to use the robot to search under vehicles for explosive devices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Joseph Brunette, iRobot instructor, leads a class on the 510 Packbot to Djibouti Armed Forces (FAD) service members Oct. 12, 2015 in Djibouti. The robot can perform bomb disposal, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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151009-N-DJ346-018 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (October 9, 2015) Lt. Gen. Hiromichi Kawamata, Commanding General, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, Central Readiness Force, presents Major General Mark R. Stammer, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, with a plaque. The two leaders met to discuss future objectives and information sharing opportunities. General Stammer told General Kawamata that Japanese Defense Forces are and remain valued friends and partners of CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)
Photo by: Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall
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151009-N-DJ346-020 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (October 9, 2015) Major General Mark R. Stammer, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, presents Lt. Gen. Hiromichi Kawamata, Commanding General, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, Central Readiness Force, with a Maasai rungu baton. The two leaders met to discuss future objectives and information sharing opportunities. General Stammer told General Kawamata that Japanese Defense Forces are and remain valued friends and partners of CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)
Photo by: Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall
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151009-N-DJ346-015 CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (October 9, 2015) Major General Mark R. Stammer, Commanding General, Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa, met with Lt. Gen. Hiromichi Kawamata, Commanding General, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, Central Readiness Force, to discuss future objectives and information sharing opportunities. General Stammer told General Kawamata that the Japanese Defense Forces are and remain valued friends and partners of CJTF-HOA. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall/Released)
Photo by: Chief Mass Communication Specialist Donald W. Randall
Joint forces senior enlisted leaders attend professional development course
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Butler Kendrick, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) senior enlisted leader (SEL), leads joint forces senior enlisted leaders in physical training during the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Leader Professional Development (JFSELPD) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct.1, 2015. Kendrick developed the course as a means for SELs on CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonnier to build fellowship and camaraderie with each other across services and countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Maysonet, Nathan L. SSgt, Djibouti, Africa
Joint forces senior enlisted leaders attend professional development course
Senior enlisted leaders (SEL) workout during the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Leader Professional Development (JFSELPD) course physical training session at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct.1, 2015. The JFSELPD is an all services course aimed at mentoring and educating the highest-ranking SELs serving Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Maysonet, Nathan L. SSgt, Djibouti, Africa
Joint forces senior enlisted leaders attend professional development course
Senior enlisted leaders (SEL) from the U.S. Japan, and Italy working at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), attend a Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Leader Professional Development (JFSELPD) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct.1, 2015. The course united SELs from across services and countries for a day of briefings and mentorship activities to enhance the cooperation between coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Maysonet, Nathan L. SSgt, Djibouti, Africa
Joint forces senior enlisted leaders attend professional development course
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Butler Kendrick, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) senior enlisted leader (SEL), speaks with Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Leader Professional Development (JFSELPD) course attendees at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct.1, 2015. Kendrick developed the course as a means for SELs on CJTF-HOA and Camp Lemonnier to build fellowship and camaraderie with each other across services and countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Maysonet, Nathan L. SSgt, Djibouti, Africa
Joint forces senior enlisted leaders attend professional development course
Senior enlisted leaders (SEL) composed of U.S., Japanese and Italian service members, attend the Joint Forces Senior Enlisted Leader Professional Development (JFSELPD) course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct.1, 2015. The JFSELPD is an all-services course aimed at mentoring and educating the highest-ranking SELs serving Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Camp Lemonnier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Maysonet, Nathan L. SSgt, Djibouti, Africa
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French soldiers assist one another over water obstacles during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. French and U.S. military members teamed up during the 14-day course to learn combat lifesaving skills, field tactics, land navigation, weapons training, trap setting, survival cooking and water source location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Arta Beach, Djibouti
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A French Army soldier jumps off a water obstacle course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. In addition to learning survival tactics, two U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, French Army soldiers from the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment, and members of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, teamed up to complete a series of obstacles to earn the French’s desert commando badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Arta Beach, Djibouti
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U.S. and French service members swim towards shore to complete the water obstacles course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. In addition to survival tactics, service members teamed up to complete a water obstacle course and the “Path of the Unconscious,” a ropes course carved out of an approximately 300 foot high cliff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Arta Beach, Djibouti
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A U.S. Marine swims underneath a ladder during the French Desert Survival Course’s water obstacle course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. In addition to learning survival tactics, two U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, French Army soldiers from the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment, and members of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, teamed up to complete a series obstacles during the 14-day course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Arta Beach, Djibouti
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A U.S. Marine travels across a suspended cable during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. In addition to learning survival tactics, U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, French Army soldiers from the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment, and members of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, complete the “Path of the Unconscious,” a ropes course carved out of an approximately 300 foot high cliff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Arta Beach, Djibouti
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A U.S. Marine, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps down platforms for a rope’s course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, French Army soldiers from the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment, and members of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, complete the “Path of the Unconscious,” a ropes course carved out of an approximately 300 foot high cliff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Arta Beach, Djibouti
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A U.S. Marine watches service members traverse, repel and climb a rope’s course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, French Army soldiers from the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment, and members of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, learned to fight, survive and navigate Djibouti’s desert, earning the French’s desert commando badge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Arta Beach, Djibouti
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U.S. and French military members watch service members traverse, repel and climb a rope’s course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. Two U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, French Army soldiers from the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment, and members of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, learned to fight, survive and navigate Djibouti’s desert during the 14-day course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Arta Beach, Djibouti
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Service members climb a water obstacle course during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. U.S. Army Civil Affairs Battalion soldiers, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, French Army soldiers from the 5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment, and members of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, worked together to learn combat lifesaving skills, field tactics, land navigation, weapons training, trap setting, survival cooking and water source locating during the 14-day course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Arta Beach, Djibouti
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U.S. and French service members assist each other over water obstacles during the French Desert Survival Course, near Arta Beach, Djibouti, Sept. 30, 2015. French and U.S. military members worked together to learn combat lifesaving skills, field tactics, land navigation, weapons training, trap setting, and survival cooking and water source locating during the 14-day course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes, Arta Beach, Djibouti
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CAPT Roland Powers, CJTF-HOA task force surgeon observes as a doctor at Jinja Hospital examines a newborn during MEDRETE 15-4 on September 23, 2015 in Jinja, Uganda. This exercise focused on exchange of best practices strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with UPDF to enhance readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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CPT Serena Staples examines a UPDF soldier during MEDRETE 15-4 on September 21, 2015 in Jinja, Uganda. This exercise focused on exchange of best practices strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with UPDF to enhance readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Charlene Spade
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SGT Michael Nguyen 404th CA BN, dental technician is guided by a UPDF dental technician while examining a patient during MEDRETE 15-4 on September 21, 2015 in Jinja, Uganda. This exercise focused on exchange of best practices strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with UPDF to enhance readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Lt. Jarvis Amagara Muhairwe, ophthalmologist, examines a UPDF soldier during MEDRETE 15-4 on September 21, 2015 in Jinja, Uganda. This exercise focused on exchange of best practices strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with UPDF to enhance readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Charlene Spade , Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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A UPDF soldier briefs students from a local school on medical procedures during MEDRETE 15-4 on September 21, 2015 in Jinja, Uganda. This exercise focused on exchange of best practices strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with UPDF to enhance readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
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Medical professionals from USARAF and UPDF attend to patients during MEDRETE 15-4 in Jinja, Uganda, September 21, 2015. This exercise focused on exchange of best practices strengthening U.S. strategic partnerships with UPDF to enhance readiness and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Charlene M. Spade)
Photo by: Master Sgt. Charlene Spade
