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CJTF-HOA attends Djiboutian Armed Forces' 38th anniversary celebration
Gen. Zakaria Cheikh Ibrahim, Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) chief of defense, salutes his troops during the FAD’s 38th anniversary celebration at Camp Cheik Osman, Djibouti, June 6, 2015. Zakaria gained command in 2013 and is responsible for 6500 Djiboutian military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA attends Djiboutian Armed Forces' 38th anniversary celebration
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, listen to a speaker during the Djiboutian Armed Forces’ (FAD) 38th anniversary celebration June 6, 2015 at Camp Cheik Osman, Djibouti. The FAD invited its partner nations to celebrate the creation of the FAD while observing the pride and professionalism of Djibouti’s service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA attends Djiboutian Armed Forces' 38th anniversary celebration
Djiboutian Army members march during the Djiboutian Armed Forces’ (FAD) 38th anniversary celebration June 6, 2015 at Camp Cheik Osman, Djibouti,. The FAD is comprised of 6500 Army, Air Force and Navy personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Brig. Gen. William P. West, Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa deputy commander, speaks to public information officers during an African Union Mission in Somalia and Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa PIO Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 2, 2015. CJTF-HOA hosted the three-day conference to educate and encourage the free flow of information between AMISOM partner nations.
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Lt. Col. Paul Njuguna Muiru, African Union Mission in Somalia force spokesperson, asks a question during a Combined Joint Task Force–Horn of Africa Public Information Officer Conference at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 2, 2015. Twenty-eight military public information officers met together to collaborate and discuss public affairs strategic communication and information operations.
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Djibouti, Kentucky National Guard sign historic partnership agreement
The Kentucky National Guard and the Republic of Djibouti signed a State Partnership Program agreement June 2, 2015. The SPP is a program that pairs a state’s National Guard with the armed forces of a partner country in a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Djibouti, Kentucky National Guard sign historic partnership agreement
Maj. Gen. Zakaria Cheik Ibrahim, (left), Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) chief of defense and Maj. Gen. Edward Tonini, Kentucky National Guard (KNG) adjutant general, sign a State Partnership Program agreement at the Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti, June 2, 2015. The agreement means a long term cooperative agreement between the KNG and FAD that will foster mutually beneficial exchanges between the two at all levels of the military as well as the civilian world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet
Djibouti, Kentucky National Guard sign historic partnership agreement
Representatives of the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) attend the Kentucky National Guard and FAD State Partnership Program agreement signing ceremony at the Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti, June 2, 2015. The Republic of Djibouti is the 11th African country to join a SPP and the first in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet
Djibouti, Kentucky National Guard sign historic partnership agreement
National Guard Bureau Joint Chief of Staff Gen. Frank Grass speaks at the Kentucky National Guard and the Republic of Djibouti State Partnership Program signing ceremony at the Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti, June 2, 2015. Grass spoke about the need for state’s National Guard to continue to build close and lasting personal relationships with U.S. partner nations around the world through agreements like the SPP. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet
Djibouti, Kentucky National Guard sign historic partnership agreement
Maj. Gen. Zakaria Cheik Ibrahim, Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) chief of defense, speaks at the Kentucky National Guard and FAD State Partnership Program agreement signing ceremony at the Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti, June 2, 2015. Zakaria spoke about the strong partnership between the U.S. and Djibouti that began with both countries’ commitment to fight terrorism after 9/11, which led to the American presence at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet
Djibouti, Kentucky National Guard sign historic partnership agreement
From left, Maj. Gen. Zakaria Cheik Ibrahim, Djiboutian Armed Forces chief of defense, National Guard Bureau Joint Chief of Staff Gen. Frank Grass, Maj. Gen. Edward Tonini, Kentucky National Guard adjutant general and U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti Thomas Kelly, stand during the American and Djiboutian national anthems during the Kentucky National Guard and the Republic of Djibouti State Partnership Program signing ceremony at the Kempinski Hotel, Djibouti, June 2, 2015. The SPP provides host countries with a skilled force capable of helping to train and develop the host nation’s defenses and security, disaster response, crisis management, and interagency cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet
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Gender Mainstreaming Seminar attendees visit the Maasai Village during the Gender Mainstreaming Seminar cultural day May 21, 2015 in Tanzania. The Massai tribe is a group of semi-nomadic people inhabiting southern Kenya and northern Tanzania.
Photo by: Bowman, Maria R. CIV, Stuttgart, Germany
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Xavenialinda Kisanga, from the Tanzania People’s Defence Force, visits a Maasai village in Tanzania, May 21, 2015. Gender Mainstreaming Seminar attendees went to the village to see its inhabitants’ clothing, living arrangements and dancing, as part of a cultural day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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Maasai Tribe members put on a dance performance for the visitors from the Gender Mainstreaming seminar, during their culture day May 21, 2015. The Massai tribe is a group of semi-nomadic people inhabiting southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Representatives from the U.S. and 15 African nations discuss a variety of topics concerning gender equality during the 2015 Gender Mainstreaming Seminar in Aurusha, Tanzania, May 19. U.S. Army Africa co-hosted the conference with the Tanzanian People’s Defense Force, in an effort to frame the importance of gender mainstreaming and promote equality throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kimberly Walz, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Theater Security Cooperation deputy director, interacts with Maasai Tribe members during the Gender Mainstreaming Seminar cultural day May 21, 2015 in Tanzania. The tribe welcomed their visitors with singing and dancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
A Maasai boy watches visitors from a Gender Mainstreaming seminar during their culture day in Tanzania May 21, 2015. The Massai tribe lives near many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and are known for their distinctive customs and dress. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
U.S. Army Africa co-hosted a Gender Mainstreaming seminar May 18-22, 2015 in Arusha, Tanzania. Military personnel and key leaders from 16 nations attended the event, which emphasized the importance of gender mainstreaming and promoting equality throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
A mother from the Maasai tribe holds her child May 21, 2015. During a culture day of a Gender Mainstreaming seminar, attendees visited the Maasai Village to experience their culture, traditions and lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members assigned to Camp Lemonnier watch a USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance introductory video during a joint humanitarian operations course June 1, 2015. The JHOC course attendees learned about mutual coordination and cooperation between the U.S. Government civilian agencies and the U.S. military, including best practices and lessons learned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Micaela White, Africa Command humanitarian assistance advisor instructs a joint humanitarian operations course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti June 1, 2015. Course attendees learned about the relationship between USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, its partners and the U.S. military, and learned about humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa service members assigned at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, attend a joint humanitarian operations course June 1, 2015. The course highlighted international disaster response best practices and the military’s role when supporting foreign humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance representatives led a joint humanitarian operations course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 1, 2015. The course taught the international disaster response system, along with the roles and responsibilities of the U.S. civilian and military entities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Image
Steven Katz, Africa Command humanitarian assistance advisor instructs a joint humanitarian operations course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti June 1, 2015. Course attendees learned about the relationship between USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance, its partners and the U.S. military, and learned about humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
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Col. Daniel Taylor, 357th Theater Security Cooperation Fusion Action Cell director, gives opening remarks during a joint humanitarian operations course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 1, 2015. Course attendees learned about the international disaster response system and the U.S. civilian and military responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Djiboutian men march with spears and shield during the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Afar and Issa people sang and danced in traditional apparel to showcase the culture’s roots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Members of the Dakaïto Ryu martial arts group perform for Habib Mohamed Loita, the 21st Sultan of Gobaad, during his induction ceremony in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Djiboutian men gather to dance in celebration of the 21st Sultan of Gobaad during his induction ceremony in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Tadjourah women rest after dancing for the 21st Sultan of Gobaad during his induction ceremony in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The sultanates of Tadjourah and Gobaad are the two Afar regions in Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Members of the U.S. Army 404th Civil Affairs Battalion assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, attend the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad, in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The team acts as a liaison between Dikhil civilians and military leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
An Afar woman prepares to dance during the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The Afar tribe is one of two main ethnic groups in Djibouti, shaping their historical customs and culture for hundreds of years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Singers perform at the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Members of the U.S. Army’s 404th Civil Affairs Battalion, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, attended the historical event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
People of Dikhil traveled by foot and car to attend the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Approximately 2,000 people attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Djiboutian women dressed in traditional Afar and Issa tribal attire, dance at the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. The tribes’ culture has primarily dominated customs throughout Djibouti’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Habib Mohamed Loita, the 21st Sultan of Gobaad, center, watches entertainment provided during his induction ceremony in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. “Boko Habib,” as the community calls him, succeeded his late brother Ali Mohamed Loita, and serves as the mediator between the government and the people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
CJTF-HOA service members attend Sultan of Gobaad enthronement
Issa tribesmen members perform a cultural dance during the 21st Induction Ceremony of the Sultan of Gobaad in Dikhil, Djibouti, May 22, 2015. Issa is one of two main ethnic groups in Djibouti. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)
Photo by: Senior Airman Nesha Humes
Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference
Monde Muyangwa, Woodrow Wilson Center’s African Program director, leads a small group discussion during the Gender Mainstreaming Seminar in Arusha, Tanzania, May 19, 2015. Military personnel and key leaders from U.S. Army Africa and African partner nations talked about the challenges they face when integrating positive gender positive change, while also discussing tangible solutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference
Monde Muyangwa, Woodrow Wilson Center’s African Program director, brainstorms gender-related challenges with military personnel and key leaders from U.S. Army Africa and African partner nations during the Gender Mainstreaming Seminar in Arusha, Tanzania, May 19, 2015. The weeklong seminar brought together 90 attendees from 167 nations to talk about strategies and solutions to implement policies that will allow women and men to benefit equally while not perpetuating inequality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference
Brig. Gen. J.C. Chengelela, a Tanzania People’s Defence Force commander, talks with Virginia Blaser, deputy chief of mission for the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, before speaking to attendees at a Gender Mainstreaming seminar May 19, 2015. The seminar is an annual weeklong event that brings together U.S. Army leaders with counterparts and decision makers from militaries throughout Africa to promote and discuss gender integration-related topics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti
Gender Mainstreaming Seminar concludes after weeklong conference
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kimberly Walz, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Theater Security Cooperation deputy director, visits with an African military service member during a Gender Mainstreaming seminar May 19, 2015. This weeklong seminar focused on how to put words behind actions when it comes to providing equal opportunities for men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman)
Photo by: Staff Sgt. Maria Bowman, Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti